Right now, you can pick up the Patagonia Houdini jacket for just $59.95 at Backcountry. The deal applies to the jazzy Thriving Planet/Core Colorway, which is being discontinued and is selling at a huge discount in selected sizes,
The Patagonia Houdini is my all-time favorite running jacket. It's extremely light, tipping the scales at around 100g depending on your size, but also amazingly warm, and really cuts out windchill during training sessions. It's made from recycled ripstop nylon, with a high quality coil zipper to keep out drafts. When the weather warms up, you can stuff it inside its own chest pocket, which zips closed to create a little bundle that you can easily pop in your running backpack, hydration pack, or even a running belt.
If your size sells out, the same jacket is available for $69.73 at REI. If you're not in the US, scroll down to the bottom of this article for today's best deals on the Patagonia Houdini jacket near you.
My only real criticism of the Patagonia Houdini is its lack of reflective details, which means you'll need to wear a light or something else bright when you're heading out before dawn or after dusk. That's only a small drawback though, and it otherwise comes highly recommended.
If you're not in the US, here are today's best deals on the Patagonia Houdini jacket where you are:
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