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Arc'teryx Alpha SL Anorak vs Patagonia Houdini

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Patagonia Houdini is the lighter option — 219 g lighter than the Arc'teryx Alpha SL Anorak (72% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Arc'teryx Alpha SL Anorak Patagonia Houdini
Weight 305 g · 0.305 kg · 0.67 lb 86 g · 0.086 kg · 0.19 lb
Brand Arc'teryx Patagonia
Category Clothing - Outer Layer Clothing - Outer Layer
Arc'teryx Alpha SL Anorak
305 g

Minimalist ultralight Gore-Tex Pro hardshell, 10.8oz, emergency weather protection

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Patagonia Houdini
86 g

Iconic ultralight wind jacket. Stuffs into its own pocket.

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Arc'teryx Alpha SL Anorak vs Patagonia Houdini: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Patagonia Houdini wins — at 86 g it is 219 g (72%) lighter than the Arc'teryx Alpha SL Anorak (305 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest clothing - outer layer page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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