How PAKA Apparel Is Changing The Outerwear Industry | An Interview With CEO Kris Cody

I sit down with Kris Cody, the Founder and CEO of PAKA Apparel to talk about alpaca fiber used to make performance outerwear for camping and backpacking. PAKA is a brand focused on creating sustainable and traceable outerwear that originates from free roaming alpacas in Peru's Andes mountains.
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Video Title: Do you actually know where your gear comes from? But it also includes the following topics:
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[@michaelbrohl1625]

Of course I know where it comes from. It comes from the internet.

[@alondravelez5823]

I have so much stuff from Paka!! I have base layers, sweaters, hoodies and just got the apu lightweight coat. Everything has been phenomenal

[@HypnoticLasagna]

Great time to redo my wardrobe :D. Nice interview! Thanks for posting and thanks to Kris for the information!

[@davidshirley6850]

Great q and a , I fell in love with appalachian gear alpaca clothing will definitely have to check thsi company out

[@rodoutdoors]

Good job picking his brain. Interesting bit about the sourcing of wool.

[@lukeflynn7025]

❤ from 🇮🇪

[@sherrambles]

Would love to use Paka and generally alpaca clothing but they don't make my size. I believe they make up to a 2x which is decent but would like to see 3-6x availability. If they made my size, id buy it in a heartbeat!

[@abl5516]

Finally tossed all my merino base layers that were shredded and falling to pieces (smartwool) I went all in on alpaca from Arms of Andes (Black Friday deals...woohoo!) Excellent quality...Merino's days may be numbers

[@DaveOffGrid]

Really enjoyed leaning more about Paka! Unfortunately for a lot of folks weight is still king. As a mid-weight this is a decent option. I've seen some dudes use it as a base layer and it's too heavy. The anti-stink factor and sustainability is amazing but the cost and weight eliminates the benefits for most folks. Great mission and product though, wish them the best!

[@jamesblake8245]

I actually love alpaca gear! I'm shocked that fore people dont use it. I know its expensive but its juat a higher quality fabric. I have used Appalachian Gear Company but will definitely check out Paka because I really love their ideology.

[@CroakerOutdoors]

Checked out their product specs but the wool content seems very low compared to other brands.

[@johnwright9930]

15% Alpaca in their items?

[@kaspersergej]

I love alpaca stuff, but the biggest problem I have is that it‘s always „Sold Out“ 😢

[@maximusjoseppi5904]

Alpaca is great but it's heavier than down