Gear Paka Filed Mar 18, 2026 by Joe
Paka The Huascarán Jacket
The Paka Huascarán is a 15.5 oz insulated jacket with PAKAFILL, a 50/50 blend of Peruvian alpaca and recycled polyester, under a Pertex Shield shell.
Worth it if
- You want alpaca insulation under a Pertex Shield shell.
Skip it if
- You want a road shoe. That is the Brooks Ghost 17.
Specifications
| Shell | Pertex® Shield shell |
| Face | 100% NetPlus® recycled nylon |
| Insulation | PAKAFILL® (130 gsm body, 110 gsm sleeves) |
| Blend | 50% alpaca, 50% recycled polyester |
| Weight | 15.5 oz (Paka, size not stated) |
| Hood | Stowaway hood |
| Membrane | Waterproof-breathable membrane, PFAS-free |
| Warmth | 2.27 CLO |
| Certs | B Corp-certified, Bluesign®-approved |
NotesJoe
Pertex® Shield shell. 100% NetPlus® recycled nylon. PAKAFILL® (130 gsm body, 110 gsm sleeves). 50% alpaca, 50% recycled polyester. 15.5 oz (Paka, size not stated). Stowaway hood. Waterproof-breathable membrane. PFAS-free. 2.27 CLO. B Corp-certified, Bluesign®-approved.
Brooks Ghost 17 is the apparel sibling.
Questions
What is the insulation?
PAKAFILL, 130/110 gsm, 50/50 blend.
Is it waterproof?
Waterproof-breathable membrane, PFAS-free finish.
How much does it weigh?
15.5 oz (Paka, size not stated).
Does it have a hood?
Stowaway hood.
