Patagonia Houdini Air Jacket - Men's for Sale, Reviews, Deals and Guides

This thing fills the gap between a pure wind shell and lightweight softshell with ease. It has an athletic fit, and plenty of length in the arms for extended movements, such as in road biking, scrambling, or trail running. It offers a nice upgrade in weather resistance / light rain from the original Houdini, with some obvious cost in breathability, but the reduction is not significant. The material against the skin is more comfortable than the Houdini. You’ll probably see slightly more sweat in the arms and back than elsewhere, at least when riding. However, I’ve found this to be the case with any similar product. It does not pack into its pocket with the same ease as the Houdini. I could stuff that with a blindfold on and half-frozen fingertips. It just takes a bit more patience and precision. Easy after 4-5 attempts. With a 45” chest and 36” waist, the large fit with enough room to add a baselayer or an R1 techface without snags. No more than that, however. The hem adjustment is excellent, and the extra back-length again makes it favorable for cycling. Keeps tire-projected road rubbish off your back. It’s a high-quality piece that is worth the extra $ over the pure Houdini for weather resistance. It’s a masterful antidote for light rain. Under clear skies on a breezy day, the original Houdini is still the clear go-to. It is the undefeated featherweight champion.

This thing was so great for morning walks with the dogs, going on runs, and wearing as casual wear in the office even. The balkan blue pops and received lots of compliments. The weight is just insanely light and feels like it is not even there. They put one pocket on it to reduce weight and pack size, just a heads up!

I have usually avoided wind shirts in the past for the simple fact that most of them feel like trash bags and just don't move with you. The Houdini Air has changed that for me, this jacket is comfortable, stretchy, and soft. It is marketed as more breathable than the standard Houdini, while still blocking the wind. I would have to agree with those claims, as I run hot during activity and was able to keep this on and zipped all day during a warm spring ski tour. It does come with a price increase over the original model, but I definitely feel the added benefits are worth it.

The all new Houdini Air.