Men's Houdini Jacket
At 3.6 ounces, this featherweight jacket only weighs slightly more than a deck of cards.
If you're planning your escape from the office to the great outdoors, remember to take Patagonia's Houdini Jacket along for the ride, run, paddle or climb. Although it weighs less than your smartphone, this jacket does a much better job of blocking wind, light rain and snow since it has a durable water repellent (DWR) finish that coats the 100% nylon ripstop shell and center-front zipper. In fact (the copywriter writing this description exclaimed with a dramatic wave of his hand), it's also more resistant to abrasion.
The slim fit accommodates a baselayer or a light midlayer when the temperature really falls. A single pull with one hand cinches the attached hood around your face, but won't pinch your ears or block your peripheral vision. You'll also appreciate how the half-elastic cuffs seal your wrists and the drawcord cinches the hem to stop that same wind, light rain and snow from joining you inside the jacket. Best of all, this jacket does a disappearing act when you pack it into its own small, vertically-zippered chest pocket. A reinforced clip-in loop lets you attach it to your hydration pack, mountain bike rack, daypack or anywhere you want to stow it for quick retrieval. Imported.
Weather-Resistant
The Houdini Jacket features a super lightweight fabric shell of 1.2oz., 15-denier, 100% nylon ripstop. This shell fabric and the center-front zipper are coated with a DWR finish that not only repels light rain and snow, but decreases drying time significantly and is breathable so it can be worn during strenuous activities.
Perfect Packing
Because its shell fabric is so lightweight and compressible, the Houdini Jacket makes a good choice for kayaking, backpacking, cycling or anytime you're out in unpredictable weather. This protective jacket stuffs compactly into its own zippered chest pocket and features a carabiner clip-in loop that lets you keep it handy for quick deployment.
Key Features
- Featherweight shell is waterproof, windproof and breathable
- DWR finish sheds light rain and snow
- Slim fit accommodates a baselayer or light midlayer
- Hood adjusts with one pull and won't block your peripheral vision
- Center-front zipper is coated with a DWR finish to repel moisture
- Packs compactly in its own zippered pocket for an always-ready backup
- Durable half-elastic cuffs and hem with adjustable drawcord seal out inclement weather
- Reflective logo on left chest and center back at neck for visibility in low-light situations
- Cording, toggles and cuffs are all trim and lightweight
