{
 "id": "patagonia-houdini-jacket",
 "name": "Patagonia Houdini Jacket",
 "brand": {
  "name": "Patagonia",
  "url": "https://agenticrecs.com/brands/patagonia/"
 },
 "model": "Houdini Jacket",
 "department": {
  "id": "running",
  "name": "Running",
  "url": "https://agenticrecs.com/running/"
 },
 "category": {
  "id": "running-jackets",
  "name": "Running jackets",
  "url": "https://agenticrecs.com/running/jackets/",
  "json_url": "https://agenticrecs.com/running/jackets/index.json",
  "schema": "running-apparel"
 },
 "subtype": "ultralight wind shell",
 "msrp_usd": 119,
 "msrp_note": "Women's version is also $119.",
 "price_tier": "Mid-range",
 "price_checked": "2026-10-26",
 "attributes": {
  "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": [
  {
   "label": "Best wind shell",
   "guide": "cold-weather-running",
   "chapter": "jackets",
   "url": "https://agenticrecs.com/guides/cold-weather-running/jackets/"
  }
 ],
 "summary": "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"
 ],
 "where_to_buy": [
  {
   "retailer": "Patagonia (men's)",
   "url": "https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-houdini-windproof-jacket/24142.html",
   "affiliate": false
  },
  {
   "retailer": "Patagonia (women's)",
   "url": "https://www.patagonia.com/product/womens-houdini-windbreaker-jacket/24147.html",
   "affiliate": false
  }
 ],
 "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",
 "style_number": "24142 (men's); 24147 (women's)",
 "key_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"
 ],
 "specs": {
  "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"
 },
 "official_url": "https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-houdini-windproof-jacket/24142.html",
 "sources": [
  {
   "publisher": "iRunFar",
   "title": "Best Cold Weather Running Gear of 2026",
   "url": "https://www.irunfar.com/best-cold-weather-running-gear",
   "date": "2026-10-21",
   "finding": "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."
  },
  {
   "publisher": "OutdoorGearLab",
   "title": "The Best Running Jacket",
   "url": "https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/topics/clothing-mens/best-running-jacket",
   "date": "2025-09-22",
   "finding": "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."
  }
 ],
 "evidence": {
  "specs_from": "https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-houdini-windproof-jacket/24142.html",
  "reviews_summarized": 2,
  "tested_by_site": false
 },
 "guides": [
  {
   "guide": "cold-weather-running",
   "chapter": "jackets",
   "url": "https://agenticrecs.com/guides/cold-weather-running/jackets/"
  }
 ],
 "last_verified": "2026-10-26",
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}