| great jacket 
by Adam Bunger
While not entirely waterproof this shell repels light precip and makes a great windbreaker. I use it for everything from longer climbs & mountain bike rides to field work and it never lets me down. Recommended.
Really nice
by Anonymous
Works great as an outer wind and moisture barrier over the Patagonia Micropuff jacket or vest. Sometimes I just wear it over my base layer to block cold winds and it does the trick nicely. Extremely light and compact and a nice athletic fit. It will absorb water and is not water-PROOF but for 3.5 oz it is a good water barrier and it dries quickly. Also with the full-length zip it's easier to get on and off than the similar pullovers that have a half-zip. It's one of those items that is so small and light that you'll not hesitate to pack bring it with you on all of your outings.
Essential gear
by Suzanne the wildwoman
Great item..bought a back up. Folds up small is lightweight and wind resistant. Moderately moisture resistant. Love it.
Simply the Best
by Laura
The single best piece of clothing. I wore it for 600 miles and the Appalacian Trail. Adjusted to my body tempurature. Warmer than fleece yet cool enough to be a mosquito guard. Plus it feels like silk and is sooo comfortable. I didn't bother taking a fleece layer. A Patagonia lightweight base layer this and my Patagonia Rain Shadow Jacket was all I needed. Even in 20 degree weather. I could stuff it anywhere and it dried in minutes.
Incredible mountaineering shell ...
by Adam Shirley
On the advice of a friend I purchased the Patagonia Houdini for my most recent climbing trip to the Cascades. The jacket exceeded my expectations in every way.
The obvious characteristic is that the jacket is light and compact. It easily stuffs into pants pocket or the top pocket of a climbing pack. I found the jacket to be comfortable to wear as well. The texture of the fabric is silky so that it drapes easily and is amazing quiet as you move about. The hood worked great though I typically wore it UNDER my helmet rather than over. The zipper was amazingly easy to work with gloved hands. The jacket if rather fitted so it didn't flap in high winds. And lastly as others have mentioned the jacket is incredibly waterproof and dries in a flash.
To put all this in context the Houdini is so efficient that it has replaced my fleece and waterproof breathable layers altogether.
|
