Women Patagonia Womens Houdini Jacket

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UOG TOP PICK – Houdini Jacket The Patagonia Women’s Houdini Jacket is a 100% recycled nylon, super light take-it-anywhere jacket with weather-resistant protection for high-output endeavors. A super light protective shell, one of our top picks!

Patagonia says

This weather-resistant little wonder has been on our “list of essentials” for nearly a decade. Perfectly minimal, the Houdini can be stuffed and put into a running short pocket, clipped to a harness, or become a permanent fixture in a pack or carry-on. 100% nylon ripstop fabric blocks wind and a DWR (durable water repellent) coating protects against light precipitation. Slim fit accommodates baselayers and light midlayers. It’s the emergency layer you don’t know is there, until it’s not.

Our Verdict

Patagonia’s Houdini Jacket is a super-light wind jacket. Weighing in at 100g it keeps features to a minimum to achieve this weight. However, it still has a small zipped chest pocket which doubles as a stuff sack along with adjustable hood and hem with small draw cords to get the fit right for the conditions. Part elasticated cuffs also help with this fit without restricting movement.

The Houdini jacket is surprisingly comfortable next to the skin considering how light it is. It is perfect for trail runners but is useful to anyone heading to the hills for throwing over a mid layer to keep out the wind. The nylon fabric is 100% recycled which is a fantastic Eco bonus typical of Patagonia’s ethos.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

• Trek Scotland Review – Patagonia Houdini Jacket

(Unfortunately, we are unable to ship Patagonia products outside of the European Area (defined as the European Economic Area plus Switzerland and the UK))

Features

• Featherweight 100% recycled nylon ripstop with a DWR (durable water repellent) finish
• Zippered chest pocket converts to stuffsack with a reinforced carabiner clip-in loop 
• Slim fit with drop tail for improved fit while moving
• Hood adjusts in one pull, won’t block peripheral vision
• Durable half-elastic cuffs; drawcord hem 
• Reflective P-6 logo on left chest
• Can be worn over baselayers and light midlayers

Specifications

• XSmall (UK 08) weighs: 88g
• Small (UK 10) weighs: 90g
• Medium (UK 12) weighs: 92g
• Large (UK 14) weighs: 94g
• Fit: Slim

Fabric

• 1.2-oz 100% recycled nylon ripstop with a DWR (durable water repellent) finish

Help and advice:

• The Ultimate Guide to Windshell Jackets
• Recycled Content in Outdoor Gear