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Helly Hansen Odin Infinity Minimalist Jacket 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 Helly Hansen Odin Infinity Minimalist Jacket (61% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Helly Hansen Odin Infinity Minimalist Jacket Patagonia Houdini
Weight 220 g · 0.220 kg · 0.49 lb 86 g · 0.086 kg · 0.19 lb
Brand Helly Hansen Patagonia
Category Clothing - Outer Layer Clothing - Outer Layer
Helly Hansen Odin Infinity Minimalist Jacket
220 g

Ultralight 3.5-layer LIFA INFINITY waterproof shell with helmet hood and packable stash pocket (men's).

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Patagonia Houdini
86 g

Iconic ultralight wind jacket. Stuffs into its own pocket.

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Helly Hansen Odin Infinity Minimalist Jacket 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 Helly Hansen Odin Infinity Minimalist Jacket (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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