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Read our latest news and features, discussing everything from the properties of alpaca wool, to gear lists for hiking and traveling; from ideas about living more sustainably, to information about traveling and hiking in Peru. Browse our articles or use the search button to find what you're looking for.

Wool in the heat

Wool for your next hot trek!

An All Season Wool

Extreme Climate Changes make Alpaca Wool: An All Season Wool

Temperature Regulated Alpaca Garments

How Alpaca is naturally temperature regulated and why its important for your hikes.

Alpaca Wool Makes Your Trek Experience Better Than Merino Wool

Avoid catching a cold and having to change your sweaty clothes during your hikes. Alpaca wicks more 90% of sweat while Merino only wicks 50%.

Package Deals: Coming Soon

  We'll be offering package deals on our new garments. Find out more!

Coming soon: Our New Collection

Check out the new clothes we are making ;) only from Royal Alpaca

What Makes Arms of Andes Different

From Alpaca to Alpaca Wool Clothes to Hikers and Backpackers all over the world, Arms of Andes is there in every step of the process. No other brand is closer to nature, like we are.  Check out how AoA started and what makes us different. 

THE BEST WOOL TO CAMP WITH

Camping in winter or spring, you need clothes that stay dry, warm, soft, durable, breathable, and do not smell. Finding multipurpose clothes are 100% natural limits your wool selection. Find out why Alpaca beats Merino Wool for your camping gear.Â