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Black Diamond Stormline Stretch Rain Shell vs Patagonia Houdini
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Patagonia Houdini is the lighter option — 134 g lighter than the Black Diamond Stormline Stretch Rain Shell (61% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Black Diamond Stormline Stretch Rain Shell
220 g
Packable waterproof shell with stretch for climbing.
Full details →Black Diamond Stormline Stretch Rain Shell vs Patagonia Houdini: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Patagonia Houdini wins — at 86 g it is 134 g (61%) lighter than the Black Diamond Stormline Stretch Rain Shell (220 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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