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patagonia rain jackets

Best Patagonia Rain Jacket

Last updated: December 21, 2021 by Canberk Koksal


Calcite Jacket

Storm Racer Jacket

Quandary Jacket

Rain-shadow Jacket

Light Storm Jacket

Torrent-shell 3L Jacket

Triolet Jacket

Hose-Down Slicker Jacket

MSRP

249 USD

249 USD

199 USD

199 USD

249 USD

149 USD

399 USD

179 USD

Overall score

90
88
84
84
80
80
74
68

Best uses

Day hiking & casual

High output activities - especially trail running & mountain biking

Top alternative to Calcite

A more common looking alternative to Storm Racer Jacket

Perfect for commuting

Casual. Impressive for its price!

Intention is all-round alpine use, but a fail IMO

Wet and dirty industrial work. Or maybe fishing...

Cell

Calcite Jacket

Storm Racer Jacket

Quandary Jacket

Rain-shadow Jacket

Light Storm Jacket

Torrent-shell 3L Jacket

Triolet Jacket

Hose-Down Slicker Jacket

Weather Resistance



Comfort



Breath-ability



Packed Size



Weight



Versatility



Style & Looks

9/10
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9/10
9/10
7/10
9/10
9/10
10/10
10/10
4/10
9/10
8/10
8/10
6/10
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7/10
8/10
7/10
8/10
8/10
9/10
8/10
8/10
7/10
8/10
6/10
6/10
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5/10
5/10
8/10
8/10
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6/10
6/10
9/10
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8/10
N/A
6/10
8/10
8/10
10/10
5/10
4/10
N/A
5/10
4/10
5/10
Cell

Calcite Jacket

Storm Racer Jacket

Quandary Jacket

Rain-shadow Jacket

Light Storm Jacket

Torrent-shell 3L Jacket

Triolet Jacket

Hose-Down Slicker Jacket

Pros

Great weather protection and DWR, comfy, looks good

Incredibly breath-able, ultralight, comfy, great packed size

Great fit, comfy, durable

Great weather protection and durability for its weight, packed small

More classic, parka-like look; useful hood

Thicker outer fabric indirectly offers warmth, amazing jacket for its price

Durable, versatile, highly water-proof

Extreme water resistance, looks weird unless you are Kanye West

Cons

Average breath-ability, not packable

Niche design is hard to get used to, average water-proofing

Very heavy, not packable

Twice as heavy as Storm Racer

Jury is still out in terms of durability, very heavy

Clunky look, not breath-able at all

Heavy, baggy, price doesn't pay off

Unisex design causes poor fit, too "pro looking", hood too large

Cell

Calcite Jacket

Storm Racer Jacket

Quandary Jacket

Rain-shadow Jacket

Light Storm Jacket

Torrent-shell 3L Jacket

Triolet Jacket

Hose-Down Slicker Jacket

Packable?

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

No

Water-proofing

2.5-layer Goretex Paclite Plus

3-layer H2No

2-layer H2No

3-layer H2No

2-layer Polyester

3-layer H2No

3-layer Goretex

Cell

Weight

411 g (14.5 oz)

198 g (7 oz)

714 g (25.2 oz)

397 g (14 oz)

695 g (24.5 oz)

394 g (13.9 oz)

550 g (19.4 oz)

655 g (23.1 oz)

Women's specific counter-parts

Women's Calcite Jacket

Women's Storm Racer Jacket

Women's Quandary Jacket

Women's Rain-shadow Jacket

Women's Light Storm Jacket

Women's Torrent-shell 3L Jacket

Women's Triolet Jacket

Hose-Down is unisex. 

Note: I wouldn't really recommend Triolet Jacket or Hose-Down Slicker Jacket. I'd simply get either one of other 6 options - especially one of the first 4 picks.

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  • Related Data Set: Temperature ratings of Patagonia jackets
NameEst. Temp (F/C)ReviewPit venting?Stuffs into itself?Two way zipper?TypeActivityFitWeight
Arc'teryx Alpha (Men's - Women's)-18/-28ReviewNoYesYesDownClimbingRegular805 g / 1 lb 12.4 oz
Feathered Friends Khumbu-17/-27NoYesNoDownAll RoundRegular960 g / 2 lb 2 oz
Arc'teryx Ceres SV (Men's - Women's)-15/-26ReviewNoYesYesDownAll RoundRegular880 g / 1 lb 15 oz
Mountain Equipment K7 (Men's)-13/-25NoYesYesDownAll RoundRegular820 g / 1 lb 13 oz
Rab Positron Pro (Men's)-13/-25NoYesYesDownAll RoundRegular740 g / 1 lb 10 oz
Arc'teryx Therme SV (Men's)-11/-24ReviewNoNoYesParkaAround TownRegular1.072 kg / 2 lb 5.8 oz
Patagonia Grade VII (Men's)-11/-24NoNoYesDownAround TownRegular743 g / 1 lb 10.1 oz
Arc'teryx Firebee AR (Men's - Women's)-10/-23ReviewNoYesYesDownAll RoundRegular680 g / 1 lb 8 oz
Mountain Equipment Exo (Men's)-10/-23NoYesYesDownAll RoundRegular770 g / 1 lb 11.2 oz
Arc'teryx Thorsen (Men's)-7/-22ReviewNoNoYesParkaAround TownRegular1.1 kg / 2 lb 5.4 oz
Patagonia Frozen Range (Men's - Women's)-6/-21ReviewNoNoNoParkaAround TownRegular1.253 kg / 2 lb 12.2 oz
Mountain Equipment Li. Ec. (Men's - Women's)-5/-20NoNoYesDownAll RoundRegular822 g / 1 lb 13 oz
Arc'teryx Patera Long (Women's)-2/-19NoNoYesParkaAround TownRegular1.1 kg / 2 lb 6.8 oz
Rab Neutrino Pro (Men's - Women's)-2/-19NoYesYesDownAll RoundRegular585 g / 1 lb 8.6 oz
Arc'teryx Dually Belay (Men's)0/-18ReviewNoYesYesSyntheticAround TownRegular705 g / 1 lb 9 oz
Arc'teryx Centrale (Women's)0/-18ReviewNoNoYesParkaAround TownRegular885 g / 1 lb 15.2 oz
Arc'teryx Camosun (Men's)0/-18ReviewNoNoNoParkaAround TownTrim960 g / 2 lb 1.9 oz
Arc'teryx Cerium SV (Men's)0/-18ReviewNoYesNoDownAll RoundRegular415 g / 14.6 oz
Arc'teryx Revet (Men's)2/-17NoNoYesParkaAround TownRegular755 g / 1 lb 10.6 oz
Arc'teryx Piedmont (Men's)3/-16NoYesYesParkaAround TownRegular515 g / 1 lb 2.2 oz
Arc'teryx Fission SV (Men's - Women's)3/-16ReviewNoNoYesSyntheticAll RoundRegular890 g / 1 lb 15.4 oz
Arc'teryx Alpha Lightweight (Men's)3/-16NoYesYesDownClimbingRegular540 g / 1 lb 3 oz
Outdoor Research Sup. Alp. (Men's - Women's)3/-16NoNoYesDownAll RoundRegular825 g / 1 lb 13.1 oz
Arc'teryx Alessa Long (Women's)3/-16NoNoNoParkaAround TownRegular1.015 kg / 2 lb 3.8 oz
Patagonia Tres 3-in-1 (Men's - Women's)3/-16ReviewNoNoNoParkaAround TownRegular1.307 kg / 2 lb 14.1 oz
Arc'teryx Radsten Parka (Men's)3/-16NoNoNoParkaAround TownRegular745 g / 1 lb 10.3 oz
Rab Electron Pro (Men's - Women's)5/-15NoYesYesDownAll RoundRegular525 g / 1 lb 2.5 oz
Arc'teryx Therme Parka (Men's)5/-15ReviewNoNoYesParkaAround TownRegular991 g / 2 lb 3 oz
Arc'teryx Macai (Men's)5/-15ReviewYes, zipsNoNoDownSki/SnowboardRegular1 kg / 2 lb 4 oz
Arc'teryx Nuclei SV (Men's)5/-15ReviewNoYesYesSyntheticClimbingRegular600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz
Patagonia DAS Parka (Men's)5/-15NoYesYesParkaAround TownRegular555 g / 1lb 3.6 oz
Arc'teryx Patera (Women's)5/-15ReviewNoNoYesParkaAround TownTrim867 g / 1 lb 14.6 oz
Black Diamond Access Down (Men's - Women's)7/-14NoYesYesDownAll RoundRegular442 g / 15.6 oz
Arc'teryx Kappa (Men's)7/-14ReviewNoNoYesSyntheticAll RoundRegular755 g / 1 lb 10.6 oz
Arc'teryx Prema Down Coat (Women's)7/-14NoNoYesParkaAround TownRegular794 g / 1 lb 12 oz
Arc'teryx Radsten Insulated (Men's)7/-14NoNoNoParkaAround TownRegular715 g / 1 lb 9.2 oz
Rab Microlight Alpine (Men's - Women's)7/-14NoYesNoDownAll RoundRegular466 g / 1 lb 0.5 oz
Arc'teryx Thorium (Men's - Women's)7/-14ReviewNoYesYesDownAll RoundRegular517 g / 1 lb 2.2 oz
Feathered Friends Eos8/-13NoYesNoDownAll RoundRegular306 g / 10.8 oz
Arc'teryx Thorium AR (Men's - Women's)8/-13ReviewNoYesNoDownAll RoundRegular490 g / 1 lb 1.3 oz
Patagonia Macro Puff (Men's - Women's)8/-13ReviewNoNoNoSyntheticAll RoundRegular435 g / 15.3 oz
Arc'teryx Macai LT (Men's)8/-13Yes, zipsNoNoDownSki/SnowboardRegular855 g / 1 lb 14.2 oz
Arc'teryx Seyla (Women's)8/-13NoNoYesParkaAround TownRegular507 g / 1 lb. 1.9 oz.
Patagonia Fitz Roy (Men's - Women's)8/-13NoYesNoDownAll RoundRegular632 g / 1lb 6.3 oz
Arc'teryx Koda (Men's)8/-13NoNoNoParkaAround TownRegular720 g / 1 lb 9.4 oz
Patagonia Vosque 3-in-1 (Women's)10/-12ReviewNoNoNoParkaAround TownRegular1.360 kg / 3 lb
Patagonia City Storm Down (Men's - Women's)12/-11NoYesNoParkaAll RoundRegular468 g / 16.5 oz
Patagonia Jackson Glacier (Men's - Women's)12/-11ReviewNoNoYesParkaAround TownRegular880 g / 1 lb 15 oz
Arc'teryx Sensa (Women's)14/-10NoNoYesParkaAround TownRelaxed785 g / 1 lb 11.7 oz
Patagonia Hi Loft Down (Men's - Women's)14/-10ReviewNoYesNoDownAll RoundRegular540 g / 1 lb 3 oz
REI Magma 850 Hoodie 2.0 (Men's - Women's)14/-10NoYesNoDownAll RoundRegular340 g / 13.75 oz
Arc'teryx Beta Insulated Coat (Women's)16/-9ReviewNoNoYesSyntheticAround TownRegular600 g / 1 lb 5.2 oz
Arc'teryx Atom AR (Men's - Women's)18/-8ReviewYes, meshNoNoSyntheticAll RoundRegular475 g / 1 lb
Patagonia Downdrift (Men's - Women's)18/-8NoNoNoDownAround TownRegular1.014 kg / 2 lb 3.8 oz
Arc'teryx Magnus (Men's)19/-7NoNoNoParkaAround TownRegular690 g / 1 lb 8.3 oz
Arc'teryx Agrium (Men's - Women's)21/-6NoYesNoDownAll RoundRegular365 g / 12.9 oz
Patagonia AlpLight Down (Men's - Women's)21/-6NoYesNoDownAll RoundSlim270 g / 9.5 oz
Arc'teryx Beta Insulated (Men's - Women's)21/-6ReviewYes, zipsNoYesSyntheticAll RoundRegular680 g / 1 lb 8 oz
Patagonia Topley (Men's)23/-5NoNoYesDownAll RoundRegular1.133 kg / 2 lb 8 oz
Arc'teryx Alpha IS (Men's)23/-5NoYesYesSyntheticClimbingRegular610 g / 1 lb 5.5 oz
Rab Xenon 2.0 (Men's - Women's)23/-5NoYesYesSyntheticAll RoundRegular385 g / 13.6 oz
Patagonia Down Sweater (Men's - Women's)23/-5ReviewNoYesNoDownAll RoundRegular428 g / 15.1 oz
Arc'teryx Ralle Parka (Men's)25/-4NoNoYesParkaAround TownRegular735 g / 1 lb 9.9 oz
Patagonia Silent Down (Men's - Women's)26/-3ReviewNoNoNoDownAround TownRegular585 g / 1 lb 4.7 oz
Arc'teryx Therme Insulated (Men's)26/-3ReviewNoNoNoSyntheticAround TownRegular960 g / 2 lb 1.9 oz
Arc'teryx Cerium (Men's - Women's)26/-3NoYesNoDownAll RoundTrim335 g / 11.8 oz
Mountain Hardwear GW/2 (Men's - Women's)28/-2NoYesNoDownAll RoundTrim250 g / 8.8 oz
Arc'teryx Cerium LT (Men's - Women's)28/-2ReviewNoYesNoDownAll RoundTrim305 g / 10.8 oz
Arc'teryx Nuclei FL (Men's - Women's)32/0ReviewNoYesNoSyntheticClimbingTrim325 g / 11.5 oz
Patagonia DAS Light (Men's - Women's)34/1NoYesYesSyntheticClimbingRegular320 g / 11.3 oz
Patagonia Micro Puff (Men's - Women's)36/2ReviewNoYesNoSyntheticAll RoundTrim298 g / 10.5 oz
Patagonia Isthmus (Men's)36/2NoNoNoParkaAround TownRegular895 g / 1 lb 15.6 oz
Arc'teryx Proton LT (Men's - Women's)37/3ReviewNoNoNoSyntheticClimbingTrim375 g / 13.2 oz
Patagonia Nano Puff (Men's - Women's)37/3ReviewNoYesNoSyntheticAll RoundRegular363 g / 12.8 oz
Arc'teryx Norvan SL Ins. (Men's - Women's)39/4NoYesNoSyntheticRunningTrim270 g / 9.5 oz
Patagonia Nano Air (Men's - Women's)41/5ReviewNoNoNoSyntheticAll RoundTrim318 g / 11.2 oz
Arc'teryx Atom LT (Men's - Women's)43/6ReviewYes, meshNoNoSyntheticAll RoundTrim375 g / 13.2 oz
Arc'teryx Cerium SL (Men's - Women's)43/6ReviewNoYesNoDownAll RoundTrim215 g / 7.6 oz
Arc'teryx Proton Hybrid (Men's - Women's)46/8ReviewNoNoNoSyntheticAll RoundTrim365 g / 12.9 oz
Arc'teryx Proton FL (Men's)48/9ReviewNoNoNoSyntheticClimbingTrim323 g / 11.4 oz
Arc'teryx Atom SL (Men's - Women's)52/11ReviewYes, meshNoNoSyntheticAll RoundTrim245 g / 8.6 oz
REI Stormhenge Hybrid (Men's - Women's)TestingYes, zipsNoNoDownAll RoundRegular900 g / 1 lb 15.75 oz
Arc'teryx Monitor Insulated (Women's)TestingNoNoYesParkaAround TownOversized645 g / 1 lb 6.8 oz
Arc'teryx Coelle (Women's)TestingNoNoYesParkaAround TownRegular460 g / 1 lb 0.2 oz


These are the approximate lowest temperatures you can wear each jacket without feeling uncomfortably cold, assuming: 

  • you only have a shirt under and no shell over,
  • during daily use (strolls, power walks etc at most - no high output activities), 
  • with just a little bit wind, 
  • and in dry weather. 

Read more about this chart here in my Insulated Outerwear Temperature Ratings Guide. Also my Best Patagonia Jackets post. 

If you think you run warmer or colder than the average person, then shift temperature ranges accordingly. 

Lastly - make sure to check out Patagonia.com Web Specials before you buy. 

Calcite Jacket. My top pick for casual outgoings and recreational hiking purposes. 

As some of you already know, I've been reviewing high quality clothing pieces for the last few years now. Especially from my most liked two brands: Arc'teryx and Patagonia (find full list at the bottom of this post). 

Recently, I'm getting asked about my Best Patagonia Rain Jacket Picks, so here you go. 

Attention: You will not see any insulated pieces in this review. I'll rather focus on waterproofing and general weather resistance. 

If you're looking for an insulated jacket, on the other hand, then I'd recommend you to check out my Arc'teryx and Patagonia warmth chart post. 

Summary

If you're looking for a short answer, here it is: 

Storm Racer Jacket comes forward with its superior breathability, fit and comfort capabilities. This is why it's my top pick for high output activities. Having said that, it still offers impressive weather resistance, especially in the water beading department thanks to its quality DWR. 

  • For casual outgoings & recreational hiking purposes (waterproofing over breathability), I'd recommend you the Calcite Jacket. Quandary Jacket can mostly work as a cheaper alternative to it, although neither are packable. 
    • Get the Torrentshell 3L if you absolutely need it packed, or the Rainshadow if you can sacrifice weather resistance with more breathability in return. 
  • For high output activities (breathability over weather resistance), this Storm Racer Jacket is a state-of-the-art, handsome, unique killer - especially for trail running and mountain biking. If you'd rather getting a more time tested, proven piece, then this Rainshadow can be a great pick. They're both packed super small into their own stuff sacks. 

A few more notes: 

  • Patagonia discontinued the Cloud Ridge Jacket by 2020, and hence it isn't included in this review. 
  • Rainshadow and Torrentshell saw complete revisions in 2020, so disregard any comments and reviews put forward before then. 
  • Quandary and Torrentshell also offer insulated adaptations: Insulated Quandary and Torrentshell Insulated (discontinued as of 2020). 
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Additional notes

  • Yes, Torrentshell is packed into its own size - despite what you might see/read on other blogs. I've shared its images here: https://outdoorcrunch.com/patagonia-houdini-vs-torrentshell/ 

Speaking of which, the larger the packed size score in the chart, the smaller the size. 

  • Also, all these jackets are DWR coated - which is the number 1 thing you should look for in a rain jacket.
  • What is DWR by the way?

DWR is a coating. 

It's basically sprayed on to the surface of these jackets as a finish. It stands for Durable Water Repellent - which means that water will be repelled under wet conditions instead of soaking into the fabric. 

DWR also decreases dry time. 

It's a good thing these jackets are coated in DWR, but pay attention to the fact that DWR is a coating - meaning that it will wear off over time. 

Which is why you might want to invest in a DWR spray such as this one for after treatment. 

As you see, there's a strong correlation between FP x FW and temperature ratings, but not more than, say, 80%. I explained why this happens here in this post of mine. 

  • Lastly... 

If you're reading this, then you're looking to get a Patagonia jacket specifically (duh). Patagonia is a fantastic brand and it's almost impossible to go wrong with the jackets I recommended above. 

Having said that, I'd probably still take a look at Arc'teryx's Zeta and Beta Series. See my review here if you're interested: https://outdoorcrunch.com/arcteryx-zeta-vs-beta/ 

...especially see the Zeta SL. 

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Patagonia Houdini vs Torrentshell

Last updated: August 1, 2022 by Canberk Koksal

I talked to the Patagonia Customer Service for like 20 mins and also did some external research about this comparison. In this post I've put together everything I've found including my chat screenshots with the Reps.

In summary, Houdini is a more technical piece and meant to work as an emergency, pop up shell against summer and spring storms that strike you on the road unexpectedly. Whereas the Torrentshell is more for casual outgoings.

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First of all, there are FOUR different models out there. Let's order 3 of them first by increasing warmth, weather resistance, durability & weight and decreasing breathability & comfort:

  • Houdini (CFM: 2): If you're looking for a light shell that you can take anywhere with you and expect it to protect you from sudden mild downpours then this one can be a really good choice for you. It's A LOT lighter compared to the Torrentshell (12.5 oz vs 3.9 oz!) and is packed very small into it's own stuff sack.
  • Torrentshell (CFM: 0): Unlike the Houdini, Torrentshell is intended more for casual use and is less of a technical piece. It's a lot thicker, heavier, more durable and much more water & wind resistant than the Houdini. If you'll be using your jacket when it's could out in town, then you should probably go for Torrentshell and NOT the Houdini.
  • Torrentshell Insulated (CFM: 0): This single insulated model in this review will ALSO provide warmth in addition to Torrentshell's durability and weather protection - actually even more so than the very popular Nano Puff!

CFM Rating represents the breathability of the jacket's fabric {cubic feet of air passing through a square foot of fabric per minute in ft3/ft2/min (or liters/m2/sec)}.

The higher the CFM, the more breathable the jacket will be.

The missing 4th model is Houdini Air (CFM: 17) here. It's the most technical piece of all and hence kind of stands out of the other 3 models & deserves its own bullet.

It's much more breathable than the Houdini. It's also more durable, more water & wind resistant but is heavier. If you'll be using the jacket almost always for high output activities, than this is the superior alternative to the Houdini.

IMPORTANT: In fact, if you're looking to get a shell for high output activities, then the Houdini Air is actually the only hoody in this review that you should consider getting. Additionally, you can check out my posts about Arc'teryx's Incendo and Squamish.

Warmth

Comparing these jackets in terms of warmth doesn't make a lot of sense as they're mostly 3-season jackets except the Torrentshell Insulated (the only jacket that will provide any TRUE warmth).

Still, due to the variety in their fabric thicknesses, Torrentshell is going to come slightly warmer than Houdini and the Houdini will come slightly warmer than the Houdini Air:

Torrentshell Insulated, on the other hand, will come much warmer than the Torrentshell (and hence also the others).

Weather Resistance

Torrentshells are much more water resistant than the Houdini's, although all jackets are DWR coated.

  • What is DWR by the way?

DWR is a coating. 

It's basically sprayed on to the surface of these jackets as a finish. It stands for Durable Water Repellent - which means that water will be repelled under wet conditions instead of soaking into the fabric. 

DWR also decreases dry time. 

It's a good thing these jackets are coated in DWR, but pay attention to the fact that DWR is a coating - meaning that it will wear off over time. 

Which is why you might want to invest in a DWR spray such as this one for after treatment. 

As you see, there's a strong correlation between FP x FW and temperature ratings, but not more than, say, 80%. I explained why this happens here in this post of mine. 

Patagonia lists Houdini as a wind jacket and Torrentshell as a rain jacket. As I expressed earlier, Houdini Air is also quite breathable.

When you're thinking about it on top of your mind, this can be confusing: How can a jacket be breathable AND wind resistant at the same time? 

Wouldn't a highly breathable fabric also inevitably let more air in?

Well, the answer is no.

Breathability and wind resistance can be (and is) achieved simultaneously by adding two layers. As a result air permeability is allowed in one direction only, that is, from inside to outside.

Which brings me to my next point...

Breathability

Houdini Air is around 8 times as much breathable AND around 20% more weather resistant & durable than the Houdini (so it's also more expensive...).

Patagonia Rep Dana revealed the CFM ratings via e-mail after talking to the product experts. Not sure why she can't leave blanks between words... 🤔

In return, though, it's slightly heavier than the Houdini {4.1 ounces (116 grams) vs 3.7 ounces (105 grams)} although still very light compared to the Torrentshell's.

CFM Ratings:

  • Houdini Air: 17 CFM
  • Houdini: 2 CFM
  • Torrentshell: 0 CFM (Because it's waterproof)
  • Torrentshell Insulated: 0 CFM (Because it's waterproof)

But there's an important caveat here.

Torrentshells may not be equipped with genuinely breathable fabrics, but they do provide mechanical venting via arm pit zips unlike the Houdini models. This makes them more breathable than the Houdini in practice.

Houdini Air, on the other hand, is still more breathable even if it misses the pit zips. You might still wish having them, but there isn't any soft shell out there that comes with both breathable fabrics and pit zips. In fact, it's even looked at as overkill.

If you want to check out an insulated jacket with both advanced breathable fabrics and mechanical venting, then you can check out Nano Air or Arc'teryx's Proton LT or Atom LT. 

Packed Size

Houdini's pack quite a bit smaller compared to the Torrentshell's.

Torrentshell Insulated, on the other hand, does come with a stuff sack.

Comfort

Houdini and Houdini Air offers a much softer inner surface touch to your skin compared to the Torrentshell.

Think about it: Houdini is a 3-season product. You'll most likely be wearing nothing but a t-shirt under in many cases, so if you'll be using the jacket during 3-seasons mostly, then this becomes a significant advantage compared to Torrentshell which offers a more stiff inner surface.

Conclusion

In summary, Houdini is a more technical piece and meant to work as an emergency, pop up shell against summer and spring storms that strike you on the road unexpectedly. Whereas the Torrentshell is more for casual outgoings.

Patagonia Houdini:

Patagonia Houdini Men's:

See on Patagonia.com
See on REI
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Patagonia Houdini Women's:

See on Patagonia.com
See on REI
See on Backcountry.com

Patagonia Houdini Air:

Patagonia Houdini Air Men's:

See on Patagonia.com
See on REI
See on Backcountry.com

Patagonia Houdini Air Women's:

See on Patagonia.com
See on REI
See on Backcountry.com

Patagonia Torrentshell:

Patagonia Torrentshell Men's:

See on Patagonia.com
See on Amazon
See on Backcountry.com

Patagonia Torrentshell Women's:

See on Patagonia.com
See on Amazon
See on Backcountry.com

Patagonia Torrentshell Insulated:

Patagonia Torrentshell Insulated Men's:

See on Patagonia.com
See on Amazon
See on Backcountry.com

Patagonia Torrentshell Insulated Women's:

See on Patagonia.com
See on Amazon
See on Backcountry.com

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