![]() It’s not waterproof or insulated but provides a windproof layer to prevent the cold air from stripping away the heat trapped in your baselayer or mid-layer clothing. ![]() Running in this jacket was one of the only times I actually enjoyed being outside in February, and, strangely enough, I can't wait to do it again. The Patagonia Houdini Jacket is an ultralight jacket designed to help you stay warm in cool windy weather. I reviewed this trail running model that hits the market in 2019. The hood is adjustable via a drawcord with a. Patagonia’s ultra-lightweight jacket, the Houdini, receives a more breathable, softer, and better-fitting sibling. During my runs, my body temperature stays even, skipping that process of experiencing intense chills for five minutes before suddenly wanting to take my sweatshirt off from being way too toasty.Īnd when the temperatures dip really low, all I usually need is a long-sleeved shirt and sports bra under this jacket to feel completely comfortable on 30-degree runs.īeing able to run outside in the dead of winter made it bearable, even if there wasn't also a pandemic going on. Patagonias well-established Houdini is ultralight but has a few more features than the most basic jackets. The material feels weightless (a nice change from my chunky college sweatshirt) but keeps ice-cold wind out. Very light, even compared to other windshirts Windproof up to 30 knot winds during testing Very breathable without windchill Full zip front allows good. Perhaps the best merit of the Houdini as an Alaskan garment, however. But after seeing it on so many winter running lists and tons of great reviews, I decided to give it a shot.Īs a runner, this Patagonia jacket has become one of the most game-changing purchases I've ever made aside from running shoes. If you can keep out of splashy water, the Houdini doubles as an impromptu paddling jacket. The temperature was 64 degrees at 88 percent humidity. And what that really means is, it’s a wind breaker and a slight-rain jacket. ![]() I was definitely skeptical about paying $100 for something so lightweight and partly see-through, especially if the whole point was to keep from freezing on my runs. I tested the jacket on a five-mile run during a steady drizzle. The Houdini Jacket labeled as, The 100 recycled nylon, take-it-anywhere jacket with weather-resistant protection for high-output endeavors. ![]()
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