Helly Hansen Odin Infinity Minimalist Jacket vs Patagonia Houdini Air Jacket
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Ultralight 3.5-layer LIFA INFINITY waterproof shell with helmet hood and packable stash pocket (men's).
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Helly Hansen Odin Infinity Minimalist Jacket vs Patagonia Houdini Air Jacket: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Patagonia Houdini Air Jacket wins — at 116 g it is 104 g (47%) 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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