Throw in a dose of breathability and water resistance, add a good helping durability, and you’ve got a piece of gear any trail runner will love. Weight-to-warmth isn’t just a spec ratio for through hikers it’s just as important for trail runners looking to stay light and agile even when facing cool conditions. Vanishing Tricks in the Patagonia Houdini Jacket Zippered chest pocket converts to stuffsack with carabiner clip loop.Deluge Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finish.Featherweight 1.2-oz, 10-denier 100% nylon ripstop.This entry was posted in Kit Reviews and tagged kit review on by Lottie.Going light doesn’t mean going cold … at least, not when you’ve got a jacket like Patagonia’s Houdini along for the ride. It’s ideal for anyone looking for an exceptionally lightweight shell to use for layering or outdoor activities where wind-chill is a factor. Patagonia’s Houdini Jacket does exactly what a windbreaker is supposed to do. The Houdini Jacket always accompanies me on the trails The verdict I’ll then wear it for the descent, ensuring I don’t get cold from air whipping past me. If I’m mountain biking in late spring, for example, I’ll keep this in my hip pouch until I’ve finished the climb. Even so, it’s not billed as having Gore-Tex technology – it’s a windbreaker! That’s why I don’t use this jacket for high output activities unless the air temperature is very cool. It’s also not breathable and moisture can accumulate on the inside of the jacket if you start to sweat. The nylon fabric is wafer thin and there’s only one pocket, which is the one that doubles as a stuff sack. However, this might be a drawback for some. What impresses me most about the Houdini Jacket is that it’s ultralight. It also comes in a range of colours, so there’s something to suit all tastes. The drawcord hem, elastic cuffs and hood adjuster all ensure maximum snugness. The XS fits my 5’2’’ petite frame perfectly, but there’s enough room to wear a base layer and a mid-layer underneath if needed. It has a slim fit and comes in a range of sizes from XS to XXL.
In my personal opinion, this jacket has the added benefit of actually looking good.
The Houdini Jacket scrunches up into an over-sized jelly bean Thanks to this design it takes up next-to-no space in your backpack, running vest or hip pouch There’s also a little loop so you can attach it to a carabiner. So, you can scrunch it up until it magically transforms into an oversized jellybean. At 96g it’s incredibly lightweight and the zippered chest pocket doubles as a stuff sack. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that the Houdini Jacket is my most-used item of clothing – so much so that I own two of them.Įven when I’m not wearing this jacket, I typically carry it with me, just in case I get cold. I also wear it while kayaking, hiking and road cycling. It’s a vital piece of my trail running and mountain biking get-up.
It’s intended as a shell, and it does an excellent job of blocking the wind and repelling light precipitation. The fabric has a durable water repellent finish – but is not water resistant – so it won’t keep you dry in a downpour. The Houdini Jacket is a windbreaker, and it performs that role brilliantly. Patagonia describes the Houdini Jacket as a “100% recycled nylon, take-it-anywhere jacket with weather-resistant protection for high-output endeavours.” Patagonia Houdini Jacket – the review The Patagonia Houdini Jacket is a lightweight and versatile windbreaker that excels across a range of activities, be it hiking, mountain biking, trail running, rock climbing, kayaking or cycling.
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