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type: "product"
id: "patagonia-houdini-jacket"
name: "Patagonia Houdini Jacket"
brand: "Patagonia"
model: "Houdini Jacket"
department: "Running"
category: "Running jackets"
category_id: "running-jackets"
subtype: "ultralight wind shell"
msrp_usd: 119
price_tier: "Mid-range"
price_checked: "2026-10-26"
fits: ["men", "women"]
warmth: "light"
wind: "full"
water: "dwr"
visibility: "reflective-details"
temp_range_f: [30, 50]
temp_range_c: [-1, 10]
temp_basis: "estimate"
awards: ["Best wind shell (Cold-weather running guide)"]
url: "https://agenticrecs.com/products/patagonia-houdini-jacket/"
json_url: "https://agenticrecs.com/products/patagonia-houdini-jacket/index.json"
official_url: "https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-houdini-windproof-jacket/24142.html"
last_verified: "2026-10-26"
evidence: "Brand specs; 2 published reviews summarized; not tested by AgenticRecs"
---

# Patagonia Houdini Jacket

**Verdict:** The benchmark ultralight windbreaker: it weighs next to nothing, stuffs into its own pocket and takes the bite out of cold wind, but it isn't a rain jacket and breathability is only average.

- **Best for:** Dry, cold or breezy runs, and as an emergency layer carried in a pocket or hydration vest.
- **Not for:** Rain, wet snow, or runners who need maximum wind blocking.
- **Downsides:** Not waterproof; the DWR only handles light precipitation; OutdoorGearLab rated its wind protection moderate and breathability limited; Just one pocket

## Picks

- Best wind shell in [Running jackets for cold weather](https://agenticrecs.com/guides/cold-weather-running/jackets/)

## Key facts

| Field | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| List price (MSRP) | $119 (Women's version is also $119.) | patagonia.com, checked 2026-10-26 |
| Fits | Men's, Women's | Brand |
| Warmth | Light | Construction (see scale) |
| Wind | Windproof | Brand |
| Water | Water-resistant (DWR) | Brand |
| Visibility | Reflective details | Brand |
| Temperature range | 30 to 50°F (-1 to 10°C) | Our estimate from the construction |

## Where to buy

- Patagonia (men's): https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-houdini-windproof-jacket/24142.html
- Patagonia (women's): https://www.patagonia.com/product/womens-houdini-windbreaker-jacket/24147.html

## Specs

| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Materials | 1.2-oz 100% recycled nylon ripstop with DWR finish made without intentionally added PFAS |
| Weight | 105 g (3.7 oz) men's; 96 g (3.4 oz) women's |
| Hood | Yes, one-pull adjustable |
| Packable | Yes, into chest pocket |
| Insulation | None |
| Waterproof rating | Not waterproof (DWR only) |
| Pockets | 1 zippered chest |
| Style number | 24142 (men's); 24147 (women's) |

## Features

- Hood with one-pull adjustment
- Zippered chest pocket doubles as a stuff sack with clip-in loop
- Half-elastic cuffs and drawcord hem
- Reflective logo on left chest
- Slim fit with slight drop-tail hem

## What reviewers say

- Picked it as the best windbreaker ($120): very light, breathable, easy to unzip when overheating, packs to about fist size, and the hood fits over a winter hat; not suited to wet snow or rain. Source: [iRunFar: Best Cold Weather Running Gear of 2026](https://www.irunfar.com/best-cold-weather-running-gear), 2026-10-21.
- Gave it the Best Buy award for its light weight, packability, durability and value; drawbacks were no waterproofing, limited breathability and only moderate wind protection. Source: [OutdoorGearLab: The Best Running Jacket](https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/topics/clothing-mens/best-running-jacket), 2025-09-22.

## How this page was made

- Specs, materials and list price: https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-houdini-windproof-jacket/24142.html, checked 2026-10-26.
- Verdict, best for, not for and downsides: our summary of the 2 published reviews above.
- Temperature range: our estimate from the construction.
- Hands-on testing: AgenticRecs has not tested this product yet.