Worst Jacket I Ever Bought: Patagonia Review 

Don’t buy the wrong jacket for your needs then rant on about how much you hate it. Simple fix: call Patagonia’s customer service line, wait less than five minutes, and tell them the style number on the inside label, if they can find it they’ll then tell you what current model is the best match. They sell several windbreakers so one is bound to work. They would’ve taken about 5X less than the time to make this “review”

This jacket is absolutely legendary. It's a staple in the arsenal of countless hikers, bikers, runners (and more). People have literally used this jacket to walk across the United States. It's designed for high output activities, where you generate a lot of body warmth, while providing a bit of reprieve from the elements. It isn't light because it was made "from scraps," it's light because it was designed to be, and it's a lot more durable than you might think. If you read the product's page you'd know that. Ironically, this review is a great promotional video for the Houdini. It's also quite funny. Next time you buy something, you should probably read a bit about it. But more importantly, next time you review something, you should DEFINITELY read a bit about it.

He just bought the wrong jacket for him needs... actually after seeing this video I realized that this was the jacket that I was loking for

Sir, that's a jacket made for running, trail running, activities where you need light and breathable gear.

For this informed of a consumer there had to be all shorts of warnings; 1. coffee is hot 2. Don't buy a sports car & complain that it doesn't have the payload & performance of a truck 3. read the description & purpose of the product you're buying

I understand why you dislike the jacket, but basically you ordered a jacket meant for running. Anything thicker would be too heavy and hot and every other review I've watched says this is one of the best light rainshells for running out there. It's a benefit that its so light and small and that it packs into its own pocket. It's also a snap judgement to assume that because its made in Vietnam that its of poor quality. Patagonia takes their manufacturing partners very seriously and if they catch any sign of poor quality or poor ethics, they stop working with that facility.

Best jacket for running I ever got. For rain, I like the Patagonia Torrentshell 3Layer. For traveling and keeping it in a tiny self-contained pocket, The Patagonia Houdini works great!

Buys ultra light weight jacket. OMG this jacket is too lightweight 😂

Alright, I can't tell if this video is supposed to be aggravating on purpose. You act as if this is the only thing Patagonia makes and they're somehow obligated to make specifically you happy. You read into a lot of things about the company as if you're looking for a bone to pick with them. They make heavier jackets. If you didn't want an ultralight jacket you shouldn't have bought one. Customer service can fix your purchase mistake but they can't fix your grumpy attitude.

This actually makes me want to buy it! Points out everything you would want in a ultra light running jacket. Great work Patagonia

I’m not even joking. This is my favorite review on RU-vid ever.

This is the most boomer review I've ever seen hahahah

Let me guess, you'd buy a 911 Turbo then complain about it being too light, not good off road, and not having enough space for your Costco trip?

This is the most boomer shit ever. Actually do some research and buy products that fit your needs.

I bought most flimsy jacket for 350$. Berghaus hyper 100. 3 layer waterproof. It weighs 3.5 Oz. Best jacket that I have for winter trail running. If you don't know what you are buying don't buy it!

Hahaha. “Back in the day when real men rode horses they made real jackets out of durable materials like duck canvas. Now that’s a jacket. And it only cost $1.” It’s like he rode a time machine to the future and missed everything that’s happened with technical outerwear in the last 50 years including cost inflation of materials, labor, etc. Perhaps try a different jacket of 100+ jackets that Patagonia makes. I’m sure there is at least one that meets your needs. Fact that he chooses to point out Patagonia’s social and environmental policies as “woke” says a lot. They woke up about 30 years ago. And now they make clothes out of hemp too. They must be a bunch pot smoking hippies down there in Ventura.

I think you may want to buy a different jacket. This is an ultralight technical jacket.

You sir just didn't know what you were buying, as simple as that, period.

The Houdini is one of the best bits of kit I own. It’s supposed to be lightweight! This is like buying a Ferrari and complaining that it’s not as heavy as your John Deere

Hahaha man you have no idea what you bought or you are a good troll.

This review is so hilarious, I watched it 3 times in a row. It's a masterpiece. I hope that it is archived in the library of congress one day. Do you think he even knows? Do you think he has he read any of the comments? Did he ever discover that patagonia sells "normal" jackets too? If only he was aware that he was holding one of the best, most portable ultralight jackets of all time.... but he sent it back :( Man didn't even know what he had.

He obviously didn't do any research on what he was buying. I love my houdini gor ultra light backpacking

That's the jacket I'll order for cycliing! Perfect and packable. Thanks for the review!

This man works for Patagonia... Nice way to sell. Btw this jacket is good.

You’re telling people this Patagonia product is crap because of how it looks and feels, yet you failed to tell us how it served you after trying it out. Quit judging the book by its cover!

I feel sorry for you, but you bought the wrong jacket's. I use this for 4+ years on my mornings run (12miles), in case of possible light rain showers or a lot of expected wind. Why is this jacket so great ? Because its light and flimsy and easy to pack into pockets of my running shorts. I also use the Houdini jackets as a fallback protection in summer vacations or on my way to work. This is not jacket, which should be worn regularly during rainy days or bad weather. You posted the video on YT, but you did not use YT to inform yourself about your purchase. I bought it for 50$ on sale !

Literally the most boomer thing ever.. makes a video and gives his uneducated opinion without looking up what this windbreaker is for 😂

You purchased a 2-seater convertible sports car. Then you complain why it performs so poorly in the snow. The Houdini jacket is made for runners to wear something light and breathable while they run. The Houdini jacket is not intended to be a rain jacket, a ski jacket, or an alpine jacket.

So because you use recycled materials they’re using scraps? Not quite what that means.

It’s a lightweight windbreaker that is packable. Maybe it’s overpriced and only worth half as much but it looks like you didn’t read the description and bought the wrong jacket.

Politics and cost aside you made an easy mistake and ordered a ultralight technical windbreaker by accident without knowing what they are used for. Its like me ordering a dcf/cubenfibre tent and having no idea how and why people use them. I would think someone conned me and sent me an overpriced tent made from trash bags!! I dont blame you though. Patagonias website is clear as mud for whats what! Without outside research its a nightmare

Actually recycled Nylon is more expensive to buy for Companies as new Nylon. Recycling costs money

U just have no idea that u have one of the best small lightwight Jacket 😂😂😂😂

Shame on you for not doing your homework before purchasing. This is one of the best jackets specifically made for ultralight marathon and trail runners. Someone needs to school this guy though he's probably making bank from all the people watching this video.

That jacket can save your life if you are caught out in a chilly rain storm. It’s designed to be so light that you will always bring it along. It’s a wind breaker effectively, that can resist light rain. Couple that with a light insulating shirt and you have decent protection on a hike, climb, mtn bike ride, or run. 😊

So you bought a jacket without knowing what it's intended use was, decided it's not right for your uses, and somehow that's the jacket's fault?

If it doesn’t fit your needs, don’t buy! Patagonia has descriptions on their products and you’ll know the size and weight. Looks like a light trail running jacket! I’ve have and will keep getting Patagonia, keep up the good work 😃

This is the worst review I've ever seen. Who buys a super light windshell and then complains when they receive a super light windshell. The Houdini is a classic and has been used by mountaineers in incredibly challenging conditions (Steve House and Colin Haley regularly use it as their only shell). It blocks wind and does a great job of keeping off rain. I hope this doesn't put anyone off buying it. Sir, something like the nano air would be more what you're after.

Looks like a great, lightweight running jacket to me.

wth??!! i bought this jacket for running in the spring and to use it when I ride my bike when i go to work. BEST JACKET EVER.. blocks the wind and it is ultra light that fits in my pocket... what a dick world eh...

Hands down, the Houdini jacket has saved my ass several time trail running and hiking. Probably my favorite jacket I have ever owned. I would highly recommend buying one.

Perfect for my needs - good that it’s so lightweight as demonstrated here.

For a guy that takes the time to film a review of a jacket he hates, but he can’t take the time to check out reviews of what he’s buying. What a plonker.

I was hesitating in front of the Patagonia website for a hour, not sure if I should press the "Place the Order" button to buy this jacket because its price was a bit out of my liking. Then I decided to check some RU-vid reviews on it before I made a final decision. Thank you DicksWorkd, your review convinced me and I am going to have it for my upcoming trip to Camino De Santiago!

Patagonia’s a marketing genius! Everyone will instinctively click on a “Train-wreck “. ….and then to describe one of their best-made most-popular hiking,running,biking (etc.) jacket by some geriatric,grumpy old man was simply brilliant! Almost as good as a super bowl commercial 😅

Lol as soon as he says “Patagonia has now become a Woke company” you can tell: a) his intelligence level, b) his knowledge of the company/gear he’s attempting to talk about, and c) the Fox/OAN kool-aid he’s drinking. Yikes.

I love my houdini. It’s a very lightweight wind breaker. It is not insulated. It’s not supposed to be. You should take this video down because it shows that you don’t know what the point of that piece of gear is.

I mean...you went out and bought the wrong jacket for your needs...but I bought the Houdini Jacket after seeing your review and it's the best purchase I've made in the last year. Firstly, you are correct, it's so incredibly lightweight that it almost feels l like you're not wearing a jacket. Second, it essentially blocks out ALL the wind. It's so good at blocking any wind, it also traps all my body heat. So for someone like me who runs fairly hot, this has been the perfect jacket for taking walks in 43-degree weather up to very blustery 50-degree weather with only a t-shirt or polo shirt underneath. The only drawback is if you're moving a lot, and if you naturally run hot, it can trap all your sweat and give a "clammy" feeling if the weather rises past 50 degrees (for me at least) and doubles as a running jacket.

That’s a great windblocker ultralight jacket. If you don’t need ultralight gear, that’s shouldn’t be your choice

You bought the wrong jacket. It's supposed to be extremely lightweight. Did you bother to check the weight before you ordered it? It's 4oz. Research before you buy

Lmao this review is unintentionally hilarious. In all seriousness though there are so many products out there and new ones are always being developed so it definitely can be a little confusing for someone. There’s also a lot of pieces of niche gear for very specific needs. I’m sure the Houdini is loved by the people who bought it for it’s intended purpose.

He has sold more jackets from this the he could have ever thought

The jacket is great for throwing into your expedition/wilderness/trail running kit for summer ONLY, but for colder temps this jacket is not sufficient to keep you warm and dry in a rainstorm or wet misty environment, it clings to your skin. The jacket should not be relied upon in the shoulder seasons or if the temps could drop below 50 degrees and you are out in the woods. For running down the streets or trails near civilization it is okay because safety is everyhwere.

Its meant as a superportable backup/ emergency jacket for short periods of heavy wind/ drizzle. Bought is as a running jacket, but it is useless for that with non-existent breathability. Found BD Alpine start much better for that use. Better permability and resistance than even the Air-variant, at the expense of little larger pack size. Also heard OR Ferrosi is good if looking for breathable thin outer layer

I was howling when cut to his missis for her opinion!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Lol, y’all just don’t know how to layer gear. Also on their worn wear site you can get stuff for a fraction of the cost. Wear quality is fantastic!

Did you not read the description of what the jacket is for? “It’s the most lightweight.” Ya, that’s literally what it’s meant to be. It’s for climbers and people who care about how heavy things are to the gram, to be used as a windbreaker. It’s not for everyday people going to the grocery store. It’s technical equipment for athletes.

I think he ordered the wrong type of Jacket and is now disrespecting this amazing company…. This isn’t fair to the company specially for his ignorance.

😂😂😂😂😂 maybe before buy you have to know what you are buying! The only problem is your knowledge about this product and his use.

This is what you keep tucked in your purse in the summer so when you're on a boat and the wind starts blowing you can keep warm. It's not an actual jacket my man.

Dick, hows the remote viewing going? I bought the jacket for its light weightness and its wind blocking abilities for "backpacking". I believe it works great for this purpose.

Lets buy the wrong thing and blame the product. what a joker.

I don’t think he understands how technical the fabric is or how well made it is.. it’s fascinating 🧐

You bought the wrong one. The fact that it comes in an envelope is a selling point for people who, you know, actually backpack. We can debate whether or not it's worth $100, but this does come down to lack of product familiarity and application.

What did you buy it for? Pretty sure it’s a windbreaker. And it being thin can be a good thing because it might be made to be breathable. You should look at the description before you buy stuff.

You may have misunderstood the use-case for that jacket. This is like comparing a wrench to an angle grinder.

It is sad that there are countless useless videos on youtube - this is one of them.

This shows up as the 2nd video when searching for "M's Dirt Roamer Jacket" so it's very misleading. I would rename it (or even take it down since it looks like you were looking for a rain jacket and bought a lightweight windbreaker for runners instead - and a great one at that).

I love my Houdini.

Um, so you went on the website and bought this not knowing what it was? The website has photos and videos showing how thin and lightweight the material is...

Man, you’re made my morning!! 😂😂 Best ever review of iconic Houdini jacket on YT💪

Know what you’re buying, it’s a 105g in men’s Large I think. It’s a windbreaker and super compact.

the houdini is one of my favorite patagonia jackets for running and skitouring in spring. i also love to wear it when i am out on summernights. it has it´s usecase. don´t buy the wrong jacket for your needs and then talk it bad. Patagonia knows exactly what they do. You don´t!

You didn’t do your research and you’re pissed because you didn’t get what you expected. A simple RU-vid search would have saved you the trouble. Also how do you unknowingly order 2 jackets ? Did you not notice the $200 price at check out ? It’s not like they bill you upon delivery like you suggested in the video.

This is one of the bestvultralight high output jackets made. It just sounds like it is not suitable for your needs. Patagonia is one of the best companies in the world from service to business practices. Hopefully you stick with them.

Lol….him and his wife need to go to a REI or Patagonia store and check out what jackets they have out there that fit their needs.

Yeah man, it’s amazing how light it is and you can climb with it w out much bulk. You might not understand the concept of a lightweight windbreaker, That’s cool but throwing one of the best outdoor apparel companies under the bus for it wout a a field test and assuming that all their products are this same light weight windbreaker is quite an overstatement.

I loved this review. He had me dying. 🤣🤣🤣. I know everyone can relate when you by something online expecting a standard to find out it so far from what you wanted. To be fair the main picture on the website looks deceiving as hell until I saw this video I thought it was thicker like the calcite or something but not made of Gore-Tex. But this is a great jacket for running outside on a crisp autumn day where you want all the flexibility and just I little layer to buffer the cold breezes.

That jacket is not what you need...you don’t seem to run

Man doesn’t know what he is buying and then complains that it doesn’t do what a different jacket did over a decade ago. Also, didn’t bother to read about it or test it and ‘somehow’ ordered two of them. 😂😂😂

When you buy something without doing any reasearch on what you are actually buying....

Patagonia saving the world. Making a 100 dollar jacket out of junk. Brilliant.

"I ordered 1 they sent me 2. So I've got a bill for $200 bucks" Derp. You ordered 2. Which is why you have a bill for 2. lol. Great video. Keep 'em coming!

If you don't want it, I'll take it. It's exactly what I use.

Stop your moaning man and go buy a jacket for your purpose..it’s not the jackets fault..

this was funny. reviewing a jacket based on appearance rather than based on actual intended use.

Great way to make a fool of yourself :D

This is my favorite jacket, I pretty much wear it every day. Windproof, durable, super lightweight and folds down into a tiny pocket that you can fit in your pocket.

This is one of the most unintentionally hilarious things I've seen lately.

Its ultralight, its not cheap. You know nothing about the company you once loved.

Should done your homework. Know what your buying first . My Patagonia never disappointed.❤

man these soccer cleats suck for bowling, better make a karen video about it

The Houdini jacket is awesome! I have a couple of them and they are excellent wind-breakers. Grandpa doesnt know what a wind-breaker is and bought two of them. LOL.

I just ordered the updated Houdini... it costs more i think 😅

This makes me want to order this jacket. I have the Patagonia Torrent Shell which I love, and was looking for something more lightweight that I can pack down small. This is perfect.

This is still the funniest thing. I hope my man Dick learned his lesson at least

Thats a wind breaker jacket, nothing to really insulate you with. You have the wrong jacket

I have this jacket and love it. I bought it because it fits in a small stuff sack and easy to carry in a back back. the price is lofty for sure!

LOL, this video is hilarious. You bought the wrong jacket. This jacket is ideal for carrying around in your bag, when you don't know if it's going to rain. Sure, it's expensive but all big brands are expensive.

L. A. Y. E. R. I. N. G. - clipping properly and making emphasis on the anti-woke stuff this would be prime tiktok or yt shorts comedy material 😂😂