tldr; Wind shirt. Not waterproof, super light. Wind/light rain.
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Best praise vs top criticism for Patagonia Houdini Jacket
“Patagonia Houdini for me. Currently on PCT. Wind storm has been hell coming from Laguna. Absolutely love this thing. And the Amazon dance pants. Have been clutch the last few days.”
“The Patagonia Houdini is in the 3-5CFM range. Understand that this is essentially non-breathable and you will need to rely on mechanical ventilation to not get wet and sweaty. It's basically a non-waterproof hardshell which is kinda pointless IMO. I do think that a case can be made for a windshirt in the 15-20CFM range (as opposed to the typical 30-40 CFM) when it's really cold and windy, but not sub-5 CFM.”
157 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 4/5/2026