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2010 - Oceanside, CA
Houdini Wind Jacket - Once upon a time I lived in the town of Appleton, WI, home of paper mills and the birth place of Harry Houdini. The man could get out of ropes, but he won't be escaping from his fame any time soon. In fact, Houdini's name lives on even amongst outdoor enthusiasts in the form of an almost legendary wind shirt from Patagonia. Read the reviews and you'll discover this 4 oz. wonder is up there in the essentials of many travelers for good reason.
Looking smug in the loo.
Mine came in last night and I'm initially very pleased. At first I was concerned about sizing; Patagonia's online chat agent recommended medium, but I went with my gut and purchased small. Glad I did, fits like a charm! I'm nearly 6' 1" and a trim 160 lbs. Small sizes usually fit my chest and waist well, but come short on length. Happily, the sleeves of the Houdini fall just right and the length works well with my longish torso.
It fits my slender frame rather well.
I'm hoping to get three season use out of the wind shirt in combination with an ultralight umbrella, unless expecting heavy rain. Then out comes my North Face Venture. Happily, the Houdini shaves off six ounces and seems to breath much better.
With the hood. (I normally wear a hat, too.)
Nano Puff Pullover - My first impression is a well sustained "nice." The Nano Puff is a marvel of compact, warm lightness crossed with downright good looks. I have an 850 fill-power down jacket (North Face) for winter or base camp use, but Patagonia's Nano Puff is coming in for three season use in combination with the Houdini and regular base layers. The Nano weighs about 9 oz. and has a wonderful hand. Synthetic fill will probably fare better in Spring and Autumn showers. Best of all, it packs so ridiculously small for the 80% of the time I'm on the trail and too hot for it.
All packed up!
Houdini Wind Jacket - Once upon a time I lived in the town of Appleton, WI, home of paper mills and the birth place of Harry Houdini. The man could get out of ropes, but he won't be escaping from his fame any time soon. In fact, Houdini's name lives on even amongst outdoor enthusiasts in the form of an almost legendary wind shirt from Patagonia. Read the reviews and you'll discover this 4 oz. wonder is up there in the essentials of many travelers for good reason.
Looking smug in the loo.
Mine came in last night and I'm initially very pleased. At first I was concerned about sizing; Patagonia's online chat agent recommended medium, but I went with my gut and purchased small. Glad I did, fits like a charm! I'm nearly 6' 1" and a trim 160 lbs. Small sizes usually fit my chest and waist well, but come short on length. Happily, the sleeves of the Houdini fall just right and the length works well with my longish torso.
It fits my slender frame rather well.
I'm hoping to get three season use out of the wind shirt in combination with an ultralight umbrella, unless expecting heavy rain. Then out comes my North Face Venture. Happily, the Houdini shaves off six ounces and seems to breath much better.
With the hood. (I normally wear a hat, too.)
Nano Puff Pullover - My first impression is a well sustained "nice." The Nano Puff is a marvel of compact, warm lightness crossed with downright good looks. I have an 850 fill-power down jacket (North Face) for winter or base camp use, but Patagonia's Nano Puff is coming in for three season use in combination with the Houdini and regular base layers. The Nano weighs about 9 oz. and has a wonderful hand. Synthetic fill will probably fare better in Spring and Autumn showers. Best of all, it packs so ridiculously small for the 80% of the time I'm on the trail and too hot for it.
All packed up!
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