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Couple relaxing on a blanket in the grass wearing PAKA alpaca underwear, showing soft, breathable pieces from the Essentials 2.0 collection in a sunny natural setting.

PAKA Launches Essentials 2.0: Naturally Soft, All-Day Comfort Meets Sustainable Design

The new Essentials 2.0 Collection from PAKA delivers sustainable comfort with upgraded fits, thermoregulating softness, and minimalist style. Made with alpaca, cotton, and TENCEL.

Three-panel collage of a woman bouldering and relaxing outdoors while wearing the PAKA SOL Hoodie in a light rose color, highlighting its performance and comfort in active settings.

PAKA's Fan-Favorite SOL Hoodie Is Back In Stock

PAKA’s beloved SOL Hoodie is restocking June 6th. Made with Royal Alpaca and TENCEL™, this ultralight hoodie is your go-to for breathable comfort and sun protection on the trail.

Orange Bakcou Scout eBike staged in front of dramatic desert mountains under blue skies

Explore Further with Bakcou: eBikes Built for the Wildest Trails and Off-Grid Adventures

Bakcou eBikes are rugged electric bikes built for off-road adventure. With fat tires and long-range batteries, they’re perfect for trailhead access, 4x4 roads, basecamps, and deep backcountry rides.

Man wearing a brown PAKA SOL Hoodie and holding a water bottle labeled “Mountains Please,” standing in front of snow-covered peaks during a mountain expedition.

PAKA Memorial Day Sale 2025

This Memorial Day, PAKA is giving you a reason to pack lighter and smarter—get a free packing cube when you spend $150 or more on travel essentials. May 23–28 only.

Person walking toward a small plane with Mystery Ranch travel bags and a dog, set against a backdrop of mountains, highlighting durable outdoor gear in use.

Mystery Ranch Memorial Day Sale 2025: Save 25% on Packs Built to Go the Distance

The Mystery Ranch Memorial Day Sale is coming in hot! Get 25% off outdoor, EDC, travel, and hunt packs from May 23–27 with the code found here. Don’t miss this chance to save.

Smiling backpacker with Hyperlite Mountain Gear pack and trekking poles in a mountain landscape with text overlay reading “Save 15%” and “Ditch the Noise.”

Hyperlite Mountain Gear 2025 Memorial Day Sale: Save Sitewide

Hyperlite Mountain Gear is offering 15% off sitewide from May 23–26. No code needed—just ultralight savings for your next big trip. Learn more here!

Flat lay of PAKA’s 3-Pack Sock Gift Boxes showing three different sets of alpaca socks, each with custom packaging, stickers, and “Made in the Andes” cards.

PAKA Relaunches Limited-Edition Sock Gift Boxes—Just in Time for Father’s Day

Just in time for Father’s Day, PAKA re-releases its popular 3-pack alpaca sock gift boxes. Choose from the Crew Box or Graphics Box—both soft, sustainable, and ready to gift.