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Haglofs L.I.M Shield Hood vs Patagonia Houdini Air Jacket

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

Haglofs L.I.M Shield Hood is the lighter option — 8 g lighter than the Patagonia Houdini Air Jacket (7% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Haglofs L.I.M Shield Hood Patagonia Houdini Air Jacket
Weight 108 g · 0.108 kg · 0.24 lb 116 g · 0.116 kg · 0.26 lb
Brand Haglofs Patagonia
Category Clothing - Outer Layer Clothing - Outer Layer
Haglofs L.I.M Shield Hood
108 g

Ultralight windshell with roll-away hood made from recycled Pertex Quantum fabric. Fluorocarbon-free DWR, reflective trims, and minimal design for packability.

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Patagonia Houdini Air Jacket
116 g

Featherweight breathable wind jacket in recycled ripstop nylon with DWR finish that packs into its own chest pocket.

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Haglofs L.I.M Shield Hood vs Patagonia Houdini Air Jacket: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Haglofs L.I.M Shield Hood wins — at 108 g it is 8 g (7%) lighter than the Patagonia Houdini Air Jacket (116 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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