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Patagonia Houdini vs Patagonia Torrentshell 3L

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

Patagonia Houdini is the lighter option — 282 g lighter than the Patagonia Torrentshell 3L (77% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Patagonia Houdini Patagonia Torrentshell 3L
Weight 86 g · 0.086 kg · 0.19 lb 368 g · 0.368 kg · 0.81 lb
Brand Patagonia Patagonia
Category Clothing - Outer Layer Clothing - Outer Layer
Patagonia Houdini
86 g

Iconic ultralight wind jacket. Stuffs into its own pocket.

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Patagonia Torrentshell 3L
368 g

Lightweight 3-layer waterproof jacket. Reliable rain protection.

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Patagonia Houdini vs Patagonia Torrentshell 3L: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Patagonia Houdini wins — at 86 g it is 282 g (77%) lighter than the Patagonia Torrentshell 3L (368 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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