Cotopaxi is no stranger to flipping the script on outdoor gear, and their Fuego Collection has been doing just that since 2016. What started as a colorful, functional twist on the standard down jacket has now been reimagined for 2025 with bigger goals and bolder updates.
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The new lineup still rocks the brand’s iconic colorblocking, but now it’s built from 100% recycled nylon that’s softer, stronger, and completely free of intentionally added PFAS. Oh, and for those who have been begging for extra warmth (as my wife often is) —Cotopaxi heard you.
Fuego Down Hooded Jacket
Enter the Fuego Down Hooded Jacket, a hooded down jacket and vest designed to take cozy to the next level.
What makes this refresh so exciting is that Cotopaxi didn’t just recycle a fan favorite—they rebuilt it with purpose. The fit got a tune-up (think added length and layering-friendly shape), the fabrics got a sustainable glow-up, and the personality remains classic Cotopaxi.
Responsibly sourced 800-fill down means you’ll stay toasty without weighing yourself down, and the whole package feels more durable while somehow also buttery soft. It’s rare when a gear update actually feels like an upgrade across the board, but Cotopaxi seems to have nailed it.
Fuego Down Parka
If the Fuego Down Jacket is the everyday go-to, the Fuego Down Parka is the “don’t even think about leaving it at home” upgrade.
Cotopaxi took its iconic parka silhouette and gave it the same sustainable makeover as the rest of the collection—100% recycled nylon shell with a DWR finish, stuffed with responsibly sourced 800-fill down. The result is a parka that’s every bit as warm as you remember, but now softer, more durable, and truer to size thanks to this year’s fit improvements.
The practical touches haven’t gone anywhere either: two zippered hand pockets for keeping your digits toasty, two roomy interior dump pockets for gloves or snacks, and elastic binding that hugs just right without feeling restrictive. Oh, and when you’re on the move, it still packs neatly into its own internal pocket.
In true Oregon fashion, this is outerwear that can pivot seamlessly from fall tailgates to winter trail wandering to grabbing coffee in the drizzle. It’s not flashy in function—just quietly reliable, extra warm, and almost too comfortable to take off. In other words, exactly what a parka should be.
At the end of the day, if you know Cotopaxi, you already know you’re getting quality. These coats aren’t bargain-bin finds—every piece in the refreshed Fuego line clears the $300 mark, and that’s no small chunk of change. But here’s the thing: every Cotopaxi item I’ve ever owned has lasted for years, through Oregon rain, trail miles, travel, and daily wear.
That kind of staying power makes the investment feel less daunting, especially when you factor in that durability keeps you from cycling through cheaper jackets that end up in the landfill. In other words, the Fuego isn’t just warm—it’s built to last, and built to matter.
For those of us in Oregon—where layering is basically a survival skill—this is the kind of outerwear that earns a permanent spot by the door. Whether you’re braving Gorge winds, waiting out a drizzle at the starting line, or just trying to stay warm while grabbing a post-run pint, the new Fuego collection promises a mix of style, sustainability, and straight-up function that’s hard not to love in the PNW.
