![]() ![]() It would probably not withstand a torrential downpour, but for unexpected couple of hours of rain it should work fine (like you said you're not into backpacking).The issue for me is cost. I think the Alpine Houdini works in unexpected rain very well - I've hiked for about an hour in the rain in it, and stayed dry. I think if you wore it over your R1 under your softshell, you may not need a synthetic puffy (during an activity, you'd still need a puffy for standing around or when it's effin cold). You'll be amazed at how much wind it blocks, how much warmer you'd feel. ![]() Are there any cons to this besides price? Probably durability, which may be an issue while climbing, but not so much for backpacking.ĭoligo wrote:Patagonia Houdini is an amazing/versatile piece (the regular one, not the alpine). Neither of these were particularly lightweight or packable, so I'm thinking of splurging on a synthetic puffy. Any thoughts on Pros/Cons between the two?Ģ.) Synthetic insulating layer: I already have a Patagonia Northwall softshell which features a fleece lining and a heavyweight Windblocker fleece. As such, I'm thinking that either the Patagucci Alpine Houdini or OR Helium. There are two pieces that I am still trying to decide upon.ġ.) Lightweight, packable rain/windshell: I initially considered the Patagonia Houdini, but most reviews it wets through quickly in anything but a mist, and I don't think it would be particularly useful in the case of rain coming in unexpectedly.
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