Gear Review
Patagonia Houdini Full-Zip Jacket - Men's
Don't Leave Home Without It
By Steve_W
Ranked #394 - Men's Softshell Jackets
May 28, 2008
I was rafting down the middle fork of the Salmon River last summer and I had a Houdini Jacket. I would keep it in the pocket of my shorts. REALLY, it's that small. When an afternoon thunderstorm would start dumping, I would stand up, unstuff the Houdini, throw it on and keep going. Sure I had a big gore-tex unit in a dry bag, but I never used it. The Houdini is just so damn convenient. It's not 100% waterproof, but if you have a lightweight polypro/capilene layer underneath you don't get clammy; when the rain stops, you and the jacket dry out fast.
Now I carry this jacket with me in the Sierra on ultralight backcountry trips and LOVE it. One of the best "can't do without" pieces I have.
View Details: Patagonia Houdini Full-Zip Jacket - Men's
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 15D x 20D Nylon with Deluge DWR finish
- Waterproof Rating:
- Water-resistant
- Breathable Rating:
- Not specified
- Core Venting:
- None
- Pockets:
- 1 Hidden chest pocket
- Seam Taped:
- Not specified
- Powder Skirt:
- No
- Hood:
- Yes
- Zip-in Compatibility:
- No
- Weight:
- 3.7oz (104g)
- Recommended Use:
- Trail running, ultralight backpacking, hiking, climbing, adventure
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
Change me.