The 2016 Houdini is a form fitting design, perfect for those who don’t like a lot of bulk in their jackets but with just enough space to move freely. This feature is especially valuable for anyone who does not like to carry a lot of bulk on those extra-long days.Ĭonsistent refinement and attention to detail seems to make the most recent version of the Houdini stand out. Once stuffed inside it’s own chest pocket, a well-placed micro-loop allows you to clip the Houdini to your harness with a carabiner, where it becomes undetectable on long multi-pitch climbs. Comparing this model to previous versions, the chest pocket of the Houdini has been redesigned from a rectangular shape to a more trapezoid shape that sits flatter with less bulk on your climbing harness for any multi-pitch expedition. The 2016 Houdini shaves some weight down from the 2015 model resulting in a 102g package that can be stuffed into its own chest pocket. The defining feature of the Patagonia Houdini Jacket is that it is very light and very small, making it usable for almost any trip to the outdoors. Lighter and more packable than both soft-shells or hard-shells, there is often little excuse not to have one with you if there is even 1% chance the weather or temps could lead to some drama.
As the jacket has gained popularity, the designers at Patagonia have continued to refine this product resulting in substantial changes for the 2016 model including reduced fabric weight and a more ergonomic design when stuffed into its chest-pocket pouch.Ī wind shell is a ‘go-to’ piece for anyone who lives and breathes on the west coast and especially in Squamish! There really isn’t a more versatile piece to use in a windy place, where temps and humidity can range so significantly throughout the entire year. It is known to be tried, tested and true by a variety of people on the west coast who swear by it as their ‘go to’ piece for anything from trail running to hiking to multi-pitch climbing.
Since its first launch in 2005, the Patagonia Houdini Jacket has gained a solid reputation as a defining lightweight wind shell.
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