Patagonia Houdini Air Jacket vs Patagonia Stretch Rainshadow
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Featherweight breathable wind jacket in recycled ripstop nylon with DWR finish that packs into its own chest pocket.
Ultralight stretch waterproof jacket for trail running.
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Patagonia Houdini Air Jacket vs Patagonia Stretch Rainshadow: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Patagonia Houdini Air Jacket wins — at 116 g it is 114 g (50%) lighter than the Patagonia Stretch Rainshadow (230 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.