It is super lightweight, has an impressive DWR coating, and packs into its chest pocket to about the. My answer: the Patagonia Houdini jacket, the thinnest article of clothing Ive ever worn in my life and shockingly, one of the coziest. This piece sets the standard for this category, so it should be no surprise that we have awarded it our Editors' Choice. Weather Resistancesīoth Houdini and Squamish are marketed as wind jackets in their product pages as you can see here and here.Ĭompared to the Houdini, Squamish performs noticeably worse in this department - not only for the wind but also for the water resistance capabilities.īecause the DWR coating of 2019 Squamish wears off quicker than that of Houdini. Neat, hooded Houdini windproof jacket from Patagonia is ideal for trail-running use and packs down into its own pocket for compact stowage on the move. The Patagonia Houdini is the highest-rated wind jacket in this review amazingly, it is also one of the most affordable. They're both significantly more breathable than the Houdini and Squamish. The featherlight fabric is treated with DWR to shed light rain, and the tight weave blocks wind and withstands abrasion. If, on the other hand, you're actually looking for a shell for any high output activity other than ice/rock climbing and bouldering, then I'd recommend you to stop reading and check out my post about the Arc'teryx's Incendo for summer running and cycling or the one about Patagonia's Houdini Air for all the other aerobic uses during the summer. PATAGONIA HOUDINI JACKET Featherweight 100 nylon ripstop with a DWR (durable water repellent) finish Zippered chest pocket converts to stuffsack with a. Reviewed & Approved We like the Patagonia Houdini Air Jacket for women because it has a DWR finish and an adjustable hood.If this is your intended use for these shells, then they will fill the bill without a hitch, so keep reading.This is why they're light, packed tiny (so that they can easily fit inside even the smallest pockets of some of your pants), and don't even come with hand pockets.
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