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Arc'teryx Helium Jacket vs Patagonia Houdini
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Patagonia Houdini is the lighter option — 76 g lighter than the Arc'teryx Helium Jacket (47% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Arc'teryx Helium Jacket
162 g
Ultralight waterproof-breathable rain jacket at 5.7 oz using N10p-X AC nylon with Gore-Tex technology. Packable into chest pocket. Men's medium.
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If saving weight is your priority, the Patagonia Houdini wins — at 86 g it is 76 g (47%) lighter than the Arc'teryx Helium Jacket (162 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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