4.74 of 5 stars
Patagonia - Houdini Jacket - Casual jacket tested
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91% have found the reviews
by Danijel helpful
I bought this jacket after reading and watching a bunch of reviews online. I was going to get the Arc'teryx Squamish Hoody, but decided to go with this one, as it is much more affordable.
It is very lightweight, packs incredibly small when you squeeze all the air out and does a good job protecting you in moderate winds. On colder days you will still have to wear your base and mid layers to keep warm, as this jacket is just a paper thin layer of synthetic cloth and it is designed to be used in conjunction with other layers in your system.
The material feels very very thin and porous, which makes for good breathability i guess, but nevertheless the quality is there.
The chest pocket is small, you can fit a set of keys, a few credit cards or even a big smartphone, inside. My iPhone 8 Plus fits nicely, no problem closing the zipper.
The jacket features a hood as well, and the hood has a soft brim. Be sure to put the hood over your head before you zip up, because it's a little tight at the neck if you fully zip yourself up.
All in all, a fantastic little jacket, i still have to do a proper test in the field, but i can already see it will live up to it's hype and perform flawlessly.
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Lightweight Price / performance Robust Good cut Venting
not for heavy rain
Honestly, I don't know what other good running and trekking jackets are (I have no comparison) - I've known Patagonia for years and I don't need to look for another. It is ultra light (weighs as much as a chocolate bar), perfectly protects against wind (also light rain), very durable, perfectly made and fitted. Ideal.
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Breathable Good details Good cut Venting Price / performance Robust Lightweight Windproof -
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Trekking Ultra-light Hiking Camping All around
Very quickly delivery! Very nice price and i would buy again from here.
Thanks
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Windproof Good cut Lightweight Venting Breathable Good details Price / performance -
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Trekking Ultra-light Mountaineering Hiking All around Expedition Winter hiking
100% have found the reviews
by Nils helpful
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Breathable Windproof Lightweight Good cut -
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Trekking Leisure Hiking All around
62% have found the reviews
by Dustin-Michel helpful
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Windproof Breathable Lightweight Venting Waterproof Good details Good cut Price / performance Robust -
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Hiking All around
75% have found the reviews
by Frederic helpful
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Venting Windproof Good cut Waterproof Good details Robust Price / performance Breathable Lightweight
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Good cut Windproof Price / performance Lightweight -
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Bad zip Not waterproof -
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Leisure
96% have found the reviews
by Riccardo helpful
The thread was edited on 22.08.25
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Breathable Good cut Windproof Lightweight -
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Not waterproof -
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Trekking Leisure Hiking Mountaineering
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Price / performance Lightweight Windproof -
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Trekking Ultra-light
40% have found the reviews
by Howard helpful
Good wind cheater that fits well for running the hills. Packs small easily while on the run - good combo of robust material but very lightweight. Just needs a wee carry strap.
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Lightweight Windproof Robust
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Lightweight Good cut -
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Travel Camping Leisure
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by Herbert helpful
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Lightweight Windproof
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by Moritz helpful
35% have found the reviews
by Alix helpful
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Lightweight Good cut Price / performance
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Lightweight -
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Camping Trekking Travel Leisure Hiking
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Venting Windproof Breathable Price / performance -
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Not waterproof -
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Hiking Leisure Mountaineering
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Windproof -
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Not waterproof Bad breathability
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Lightweight Price / performance Good cut Windproof Breathable -
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Leisure Travel Trekking Hiking
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Lightweight Good cut -
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Leisure Trekking
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Good cut Lightweight -
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Bad breathability -
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Camping Travel Leisure
81% have found the reviews
by Lilly helpful
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Good cut Lightweight Price / performance Windproof -
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Hiking Leisure
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Lightweight Windproof -
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Hiking All around Leisure Ultra-light
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Breathable Good details Waterproof Lightweight Windproof Good cut
80% have found the reviews
by Christian helpful
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Waterproof Lightweight Robust Good cut Good details Windproof Price / performance -
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Bad breathability -
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Camping Hiking Mountaineering Leisure Ultra-light Expedition All around Trekking Winter hiking
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