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Norrona Trollveggen GORE-TEX Pro Light vs Patagonia Houdini

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

Patagonia Houdini is the lighter option — 365 g lighter than the Norrona Trollveggen GORE-TEX Pro Light (81% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Norrona Trollveggen GORE-TEX Pro Light Patagonia Houdini
Weight 451 g · 0.451 kg · 0.99 lb 86 g · 0.086 kg · 0.19 lb
Brand Norrona Patagonia
Category Clothing - Outer Layer Clothing - Outer Layer
Norrona Trollveggen GORE-TEX Pro Light
451 g

Technical GORE-TEX hardshell at 15.9 oz (451g) for men with exceptional breathability and durability for alpine mountaineering.

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Patagonia Houdini
86 g

Iconic ultralight wind jacket. Stuffs into its own pocket.

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Norrona Trollveggen GORE-TEX Pro Light vs Patagonia Houdini: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Patagonia Houdini wins — at 86 g it is 365 g (81%) lighter than the Norrona Trollveggen GORE-TEX Pro Light (451 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.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest clothing - outer layer page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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