In this video, I test the Paka Apu Lightweight jacket that uses a new type of Alpaca Wool Insulation. It's marketed as a better alternative to synthetic insulation jackets and as a competitive alternative to down insulated jackets. I put it all to the test (to the best of my abilities), to find out what it's really like.

▼ ALPACA WOOL JACKET (affiliate link)
Paka Apu Lightweight Insulated Jacket ➜ (Paka: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tool_type=cl&merchant_id=7bc197a1-6d43-4cc5-a16f-6bb3ee0c391e&website_id=00f5b60f-5b24-479f-ab2d-8d5328a2ac5a&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pakaapparel.com%2Fproducts%2Fmens-apu-lightweight-puffer%3Fvariant%3D40188842082388)

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▼ GEAR I USE (affiliate links)
Outdoor Vitals Novapro Down Jacket ➜ (Outdoor Vitals: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tool_type=cl&merchant_id=7e589116-9b06-4f1d-beee-aa18820b0454&website_id=00f5b60f-5b24-479f-ab2d-8d5328a2ac5a&url=https%3A%2F%2Foutdoorvitals.com%2Fproducts%2Fnovapro)
Decathlon Forclaz MT100 Down Jacket ➜ (Decathlon: https://www.decathlon.com/products/forclaz-mt100-hooded-down-puffer-jacket-167571?variant=32494250360894)
Nikwax Down Wash Direct ➜ (Amazon: https://amzn.to/3IDA1ds)
Nikwax Down Proof ➜ (Amazon: https://amzn.to/49T9O6L)
Outdoor Vitals Fortius 2P Ultralight Tent ➜ (Outdoor Vitals: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tool_type=cl&merchant_id=7e589116-9b06-4f1d-beee-aa18820b0454&website_id=00f5b60f-5b24-479f-ab2d-8d5328a2ac5a&url=https%3A%2F%2Foutdoorvitals.com%2Fproducts%2Ffortius-2p-trekking-pole-backpacking-tent)
Outdoor Vitals Stormloft 0F Quilt ➜ (Outdoor Vitals: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tool_type=cl&merchant_id=7e589116-9b06-4f1d-beee-aa18820b0454&website_id=00f5b60f-5b24-479f-ab2d-8d5328a2ac5a&url=https%3A%2F%2Foutdoorvitals.com%2Fproducts%2Fupdate-stormloft-0-30-f-down-topquilt-sleeping-bag)
Nemo Tensor Insulated Sleeping Pad ➜ (Amazon: https://amzn.to/3RJhVw9
)
Brynje Mesh Base Layer ➜ https://www.brynjeusa.com/ref/16/
Smartwool Merino Wool Socks ➜ (Amazon: https://amzn.to/4anHY3h)
Darn Tough Merino Wool Socks ➜ (Amazon: https://amzn.to/3GJnnsm)

▼ TABLE OF CONTENTS
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Why Alpaca Wool
01:44 - About Alpaca Insulation
03:05 - Paka Jacket
03:51 - Warmth Test
06:42 - Water Test
10:52 - Summing Up

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