Women's Mayu Ultralight Vest

$139
$199
$139
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  • Three-quarter front view of Women’s Mayu Ultralight Vest in burgundy on model, showing quilted packable puffer design with zippered pockets on white background
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  • Front view of Women’s Mayu Ultralight Vest in burgundy on model, quilted packable puffer with zip front and hand pockets
  • Three-quarter view of Women’s Mayu Ultralight vest in burgundy with quilting, front zip, and zip side pockets on gray
  • Back view of Women’s Mayu Ultralight Vest in burgundy showing horizontal quilting and small back logo on light background
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Women's Mayu Ultralight Vest

$139
$199
$139
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Colors
Color
Burgundy
Size

womens

Find Women’s size charts for tops and bottoms. Plus, a few tips on how to measure for the best fit.

Size Chart

Women's Size
XS
S
M
L
XL
XXL
Bust
31-33"
33-35"
35-37"
38-40"
41-43"
44-46"
Arm Length
29 1/2-30 1/2"
30-31"
30 1/2-31 1/2"
31 1/2-32 1/2"
32 1/2-33 1/2"
33 1/2-34 1/2"
Waist
24-26"
26-28"
28-30"
31-33"
34-36"
37-39"
Hip
33-35"
35-37"
37-39"
40-42"
43-45"
46-48"
Inseam Length
29-31"
29-31"
30-32"
30-32"
31-33"
31-33"
Women's Size
XS
S
M
L
XL
XXL
Bust
79-84
84-89
89-94
97-102
104-109
112-117
Arm Length
75-77.5
76.2-78.7
77.5-80
80-82.6
82.6-85.1
85.1-87.6
Waist
61-66
66-71
71-76
79-84
86-91
94-99
Hip
84-89
89-94
94-99
102-107
109-114
117-122
Inseam Length
74-79
74-79
76-81
76-81
79-84
79-84

*Tops: Bust is usually the best size predictor. However, if your hip measurement is larger, consider buying the size indicated for your hips.

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Fit Guide

Next to Skin

A snug and form fitting feeling, the perfect close to body fit.

Slim

A body skimming fit, can be a stand alone athletic look, or a base for layering

Regular

Not too fitted, not too loose, everyday pieces that can layered over or under multiple items

Relaxed

Loose fitting top layer items, for a relaxed feeling.

Length Guide

Women's Length Guide

Choose from cropped, classic, long classic, or tunic lengths to match your unique style and silhouette.

How to Measure

Use a soft, flexible measuring tape. Measure directly on your skin or over light clothing. If you don't have a flexible measuring tape, you can use a piece of string by wrapping it around the area you're measuring, marking the spot where it meets, and then lay it flat on a ruler to measure. Alternatively, you can measure a well-fitting piece of clothing with a regular tape measure and compare the measurements to your body.

1 Arm length
With elbows slightly bent, measure from the center back of neck (at the base), across the top of the shoulders, down the arm, to the wrist. Keep your arm relaxed and slightly bent while measuring.

2 Bust
Measure around the fullest part of your chest, keeping the tape parallel to the ground and comfortably under your arms. Make sure the tape is snug, but not tight. Relax your arms by your sides while measuring.

3 Waist
Measure around the narrowest part of your waist, usually just above your belly button (This will be the crease created from bending). Stand naturally and keep the tape a bit loose. Don’t suck in your stomach.

4 Hips
Measure around the fullest part of hip/seat circumference below your natural waistline. Stand with your feet together and make sure the tape is parallel to the floor and comfortably snug.

5 Inseam (pants)
Measure along the inside leg from crotch to ankle. Stand straight with your feet slightly apart.

This item is final sale not eligible for returns or exchanges.

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Why you'll love this

  • PAKAFILL® 70gsm insulation for lightness in loft and weight, made with traceable alpaca fiber
  • Downproof Recycled Nylon prevents fiber leaks and does not include any intentionally added PFAS
  • Step hem with angled side slit for an unrestricted fit through hips and horizontal baffle stitching for a timeless look
  • Kissing welt zipper (instead of a bulky storm flap), lightweight cord locks and zipper pulls
  • Custom zipper pull featuring the Chakana (a Peruvian cultural symbol)
  • Packs into interior chest pocket

Details

Our lightest PAKAFILL® outerwear yet with a weight-to-warmth ratio rivaling any competitor, the versatile Mayu Ultralight Collection brings easy and uncompromising warmth to all your travel and adventure plans. With the power of traceable alpaca fiber insulation, this packable and lightweight women's puffer vest weighs a mere 6.4 ounces and can compress into its own interior chest pocket (making it a great camping or travel pillow). The recycled nylon shell is water-resistant and wind-resistant, with a tall collar for extra protection where you want it most. Minimal construction keeps the style durable and fully functional without adding bulk or drag, with intentional details like perfectly placed zip pockets with glove-friendly pulls. This easy-to-layer and sustainable puffer vest is more than a must-have, it’s a can-not-live-without.

  • Use

    Keeping yourself warm and your travel pack light

  • Materials

    Insulation: PAKAFILL® 70 GSM with 50% Alpaca, 35% Recycled Polyester, 15% Polyester // Shell: 100% Recycled Nylon // Lining: 100% Recycled Nylon

  • Weight

    6.4oz

  • Model Specs

    Semina is 5'8, chest 36", waist 26", hips 39" and wearing a size S

Wash & Care Instructions

  • Wash

    Machine wash in cold water, do not bleach, do not dry clean

  • Dry

    Lay flat to dry, do not Iron

Country of Origin

Vietnam Vietnam Vietnam Vietnam Vietnam Vietnam

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This ultralight vest is designed for those who want all the warmth without any of the bulk, with a warmth-to-weight ratio that rivals any competitor. From travels to trails, the Mayu offers packable features, a 100% recycled shell, and our patented PAKAFILL® - the warmest ethical insulation in the world.

Front three-quarter view of Women’s Mayu Ultralight Vest in black showing tall collar, horizontal quilted baffles and zip pockets on a black background

PAKAFILL® 70 GSM

Patented natural insulation, warmer than synthetic and half the volume of down

Tall Collar Neckline

For extra coverage

Custom Zipper Pull

With an Andean Cross (a Peruvian cultural symbol)

Interior Chest Pocket

Packs into pocket for easy travel (and a great pillow)

Zip Pockets

With glove-friendly pulls
Rising Thermometer Icon

High Warmth-to- Weight

Feather Icon

Lightweight

Alpaca Footprints Icon

Fully Traceable

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Ultra-Durable

Water-resistant icon

Water-Resistant

Features & Benefits

Warmth without bulk

Packable

Water and wind-resistant

Keeps you warm when wet

Breathable

Zip pockets

Tall collar neckline

Materials

PAKAFILL® Insulation

High warmth-to-weight ratio with a 1.6 thermal CLO value (tested by Intertek). Half the volume of down. Keeps you warm when wet (unlike down, which can be life-threatening on the mountain). Thermoregulates from cold temperatures at rest to high aerobic activity to keep you in a neutral comfort range

100% Recycled Nylon Shell and Lining

Water-and wind-resistant without any intentionally added PFAS. Shell fabric has eco durable water repellant finish and a soft feel, unlike the stiff plastic touch of most DWR jackets

Bluesign® Certified Material

Guarantees the highest level of security for consumers to ensure healthy and safe textile materials

Traceable Alpaca™ from Peru

The natural alpaca fiber used in PAKAFILL® is fully traceable, all the way back to the small farm in the Andes where it was sourced

Our Mayu Ultralight was designed to enhance the benefits of our patented PAKAFILL® insulation, performing from cold morning flights to high-aerobic activities. We achieved this comfort range with an ultra-breathable lining to perspire into the insulation and control moisture. The result is a shiver- and sweat-proof puffer jacket and vest for outdoor adventures and travel.

This jacket performs best in the temperature range of:

Horizontal temperature scale showing the Mayu vest’s recommended performance range from 30°F to 65°F
Temperature range bar showing recommended performance from -1 C to 18 C
Close side view of Women’s Mayu Ultralight Vest in tan, quilted packable shell with zip pockets over a gray hoodie by a lake Side view of Women’s Mayu Ultralight Vest showcasing tan quilted vest with tall collar and zip pockets by a lake Close-Up of Woman Hiking with Pack in Mayu Ultralight Hiking Vest – PAKA Apparel

PAKAFILL®

Other Jackets

Sustainable Insulation

Insulated with fiber from free-roaming alpacas in Peru.

Insulated with fossil fuels extracted from the earth (synthetics) or feathers from dead birds (down).

Storm-proof

PAKAFILL® doesn’t wilt when you’re caught in the rain, snow, or wind, keeping you safe in even the most extreme climates.

Weaker when wet. Other insulations (such as down) lose their loft when the weather gets tough, putting you in a dangerous place on the mountain

Sweat and odor-proof

PAKAFILL® is naturally anti-bacterial and odor-resistant (with only 8% moisture retention rate), requiring less washing or care.

Sweaty and smelly. Synthetics trap sweat and bacteria together - a combination which results in odor.

Made with care

The fiber in PAKAFILL® is fully traceable, all the way back to the coordinates of the small farm in the Andes where it was shorn.

Lack of transparency with sourcing and where the fibers or manufacturing is from.

PAKAFILL®

Other Jackets

Sustainable Insulation

Insulated with fiber from free-roaming alpacas in Peru.

Storm-proof

PAKAFILL® doesn’t wilt when you’re caught in the rain, snow, or wind, keeping you safe in even the most extreme climates.

Sweat and odor-proof

PAKAFILL® is naturally anti-bacterial and odor-resistant (with only 8% moisture retention rate), requiring less washing or care.

Made with care

The fiber in PAKAFILL® is fully traceable, all the way back to the coordinates of the small farm in the Andes where it was shorn.

Sustainable Insulation

Insulated with fossil fuels extracted from the earth (synthetics) or feathers from dead birds (down).

Storm-proof

Weaker when wet. Other insulations (such as down) lose their loft when the weather gets tough, putting you in a dangerous place on the mountain

Sweat and odor-proof

Sweaty and smelly. Synthetics trap sweat and bacteria together - a combination which results in odor.

Made with care

Lack of transparency with sourcing and where the fibers or manufacturing is from.

PAKAFILL® has ½ the volume of down due to its uniquely structured hollow air pockets, which increase the fiber’s thermal retention while allowing for increased ventilation - keeping the material light, warm, and dry.

Zoom in on Natural PAKAFILL® Alpaca Fiber Jacket Insulation – PAKA Apparel
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Thermoregulating

Naturally adapts to the temperature, keeping you warm in the cold and cool in the heat

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Durable

Alpaca fiber has a tensile strength of 50 N/ktex

Icon of a feather to represent lightness of Alpaca fiber

Lightweight

Alpaca fiber has hollow air pockets that give it an incredible warmth-to-weight ratio

Water resistance icon

Water resistant

Dries faster and insulates better than down when wet

Zoom in on Natural PAKAFILL® Alpaca Fiber Jacket Insulation – PAKA Apparel
Two hikers wearing alpaca Mayu ultralight vests (maroon and tan) walking on a log beside an alpine lake

Warmth Without Weight

We set out to create the lightest ethical outerwear on the market, with the highest warmth to weight ratio. After countless months of design and testing, meet the Mayu Jacket and Vest: ultralight, versatile, and packable.

Mayu means 'river' in Quechua, reflecting its purpose to flow lightly, adapt to nature, and keep moving. Go behind the scenes to learn more about our new collection and our first-ever brand patent for PAKAFILL®.

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We didn’t just make it for us.

Until now, the outerwear industry has been limited to mainly two options for insulating jackets: goose down (obtained by killing geese) and synthetics (made with oil). Ethically sourced from free-roaming alpacas in the Andes, PAKAFILL® is now a third option.

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