Outdoor Research Foray II vs Patagonia Houdini

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

Patagonia Houdini is the lighter option — 254 g lighter than the Outdoor Research Foray II (75% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Outdoor Research Foray II	Patagonia Houdini
Weight	340 g · 0.340 kg · 0.75 lb	86 g · 0.086 kg · 0.19 lb
Brand	Outdoor Research	Patagonia
Category	Clothing - Outer Layer	Clothing - Outer Layer

Outdoor Research Foray II

340 g

Gore-Tex hardshell with Alpine Cut for climbing and hiking.

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Patagonia Houdini

86 g

Iconic ultralight wind jacket. Stuffs into its own pocket.

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Outdoor Research Foray II vs Patagonia Houdini: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Patagonia Houdini wins — at 86 g it is 254 g (75%) lighter than the Outdoor Research Foray II (340 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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