Difference between Patagonia Houdini Full-zip Jacket and Patagonia Houdini Jacket

[Daniel Kats]

Full-zip:
http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/patagonia-mens-houdini-full-zip-jacket?p=24017-1-472

(presumably) not-full-zip:
http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/mens-houdini-jacket-windbreaker?p=24140-0-042

I don't understand – are they basically two versions of the same jacket? Is one of them newer? I notice a .3 oz weight difference, a price difference, and a small material difference (1.2 oz 10-denier vs 1 oz 15-denier).

Other than that, they look like the same jacket… what am I missing?

[MFR]

The first one is the older version of the Houdini. The new, reduced price Houdini is the second link. Basically, they're the same jacket with some very minor differences.

[Stephan Doyle]

New version is cheaper, more water resistant, lighter, slimmer cut. In their running line.

Old version is more breathable, more expensive, and classic. From their alpine climbing line.

[Rick M]

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[Jeff Jeff]

The new one also changed the arm cuffs. It looks like they provide more coverage of the hands and only use a half elastic cuff, but I haven't seen it in person.

They usually don't stock the Houdini this time of the year. I am hoping they still bring the older one from the alpine line back for early spring like they normally do.

[Maris L]

They did elasticize only half the cuff – makes it more comfortable pushed up the arm. Same treatment for the hem, adjustable elastic only on the rear half – and it works – doesn't ride up as easily as other full-elastic hems or scrunch up into a funny shape.

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