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Arc'teryx Zeta SL Jacket vs Patagonia Houdini

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

Patagonia Houdini is the lighter option — 189 g lighter than the Arc'teryx Zeta SL Jacket (69% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Arc'teryx Zeta SL Jacket Patagonia Houdini
Weight 275 g · 0.275 kg · 0.61 lb 86 g · 0.086 kg · 0.19 lb
Brand Arc'teryx Patagonia
Category Clothing - Outer Layer Clothing - Outer Layer
Arc'teryx Zeta SL Jacket
275 g

Ultralight packable Gore-Tex jacket for emergency protection.

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Patagonia Houdini
86 g

Iconic ultralight wind jacket. Stuffs into its own pocket.

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Arc'teryx Zeta SL Jacket vs Patagonia Houdini: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Patagonia Houdini wins — at 86 g it is 189 g (69%) lighter than the Arc'teryx Zeta SL Jacket (275 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.

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