![]() Instead of two-part plastic clasps, simple hooks keep this vest attached at the front. The durability of this pack is based in its simplicity: there aren’t too many bells and whistles that can break. I’ve coated it in every sports gu imaginable and subjected it to vigorous scrubbing to remove the sweat, dust and maple syrup that accrues as a normal part of ultrarunning. The stretchy material holds its shape after many many miles of wear and tear and stands up to rough and tumble rounds in the washer. This vest is durable and easy to repair when its age finally starts to show. (Photo: Courtesy Patagonia) Patagonia Slope Runner Vest (3+ years) Here’s the gear we’ve used for years, and how it has handled the test of time. Taking care of your gear so that it lasts is an important part of environmental stewardship, and is a great way to save a few bucks along the way. ![]() While some things, like shoes, have a more limited shelf-life from inevitable wear and tear, there are lots of things like vests, shells, shades and shorts that can last for years and years. Some of the latest and greatest swag is great and useful, but oftentimes, we find ourselves reaching for gear we’ve had for years and years. We get lots of gear sent to Trail Runner to test. This protective jacket stuffs compactly into its own zippered chest pocket and features a carabiner clip-in loop that lets you keep it handy for quick deployment.Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! This shell fabric and the center-front zipper are coated with a DWR finish that not only repels light rain and snow, but decreases drying time significantly and is breathable so it can be worn during strenuous activities.īecause its shell fabric is so lightweight and compressible, the Houdini Rain Jacket makes a good choice for kayaking, backpacking, cycling or anytime you're out in unpredictable weather. The Houdini Rain Jacket features a super lightweight fabric shell of 1.2oz., 15-denier, 100% nylon ripstop. A reinforced clip-in loop lets you attach it to your hydration pack, mountain bike rack, daypack or anywhere you want to stow it for quick retrieval. Best of all, this jacket does a disappearing act when you pack it into its own small, vertically-zippered chest pocket. You'll also appreciate how the half-elastic cuffs seal your wrists and the drawcord cinches the hem to stop that same wind, light rain and snow from joining you inside the jacket. A single pull with one hand cinches the attached hood around your face, but won't pinch your ears or block your peripheral vision. ![]() The slim fit accommodates a baselayer or a light midlayer when the temperature really falls. In fact, it's also more resistant to abrasion on multi-hour adventures. Although it weighs in at just 3.3 ounces-less than your smartphone-this jacket does a much better job of blocking wind, light rain and snow since it has a durable water repellent (DWR) finish that coats the 100% nylon ripstop shell and center-front zipper. When you're planning your big escape from the office to the great outdoors, remember to take Patagonia's Houdini Rain Jacket along for the ride, trail run, paddle or climb.
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