![]() ![]() Another issue I had with the hood, due to its light weight, was that when not being worn it would catch the wind and flap annoyingly. Unfortunately it doesn’t fit over my helmet but would fit under it. The hood has a single draw string that is quite effective at holding the hood secure on my head while maintaining peripheral vision. ![]() Cuff detail, note the stretchy fabric along the inside of the wrist. I liked this feature as I found they were just loose enough to let in a little air and allow good freedom of movement but could easily be slid up my arms so that they were out of my way when crack climbing. Basically they stretch on the palm side of the wrist and are smooth on the back of the arm. The loop of fabric used to clip the jacket to a harness or pack feels a little flimsy but I haven’t experienced any issues with it. The pocket doubles as the stuff sac and so is fairly small, just large enough for a cell phone or a few energy bars. There is only one pocket on the jacket situated on the left breast. The zipper for the only pocket can be seen above the logo. The DWR finish stood up well during rain showers and would dry quickly. I found that the resulting light-weight breathable jacket felt good next to my skin, as I often wore it over a tee-shirt, and would not stick to me when sweaty. The Houdini is made of a light (1.2 oz., 15 denier) ripstop nylon fabric and treated with a DWR (durable water repellent) finish. The author testing the Houdini in Red Rocks. This leaves no reason to not have it with me on a climb and it’s so worthwhile to have when the weather changes. But what I really love is that it packs away into a soda can size package that easily clips to the back of my harness while it weighs next to nothing. The Houdini worked very well as a wind resistant layer and kept me dry during a few short rain showers. While advertised as a shell for runners on Patagonia’s website we tested it on some multi-pitch rock climbs where weight and bulk are the enemy. Patagonia’s Houdini Jacket is a simple, lightweight, weather resistant shell that almost disappears into its own pocket when it’s not being used. ![]()
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