Sarah got hers caught in the velcro on her camera case and ended up with a decent sized tear that had to be sewn back together.īoth jackets would benefit from thumb holes. Though the jacket is heavier (possibly due to two pockets) the fabric seems more fragile compared to the Houdini. It could easily be packed down more though. With double the pocket size of the Houdini, the stuffed Sirocco is about twice the size of the stuffed Houdini. The two hand pockets are big, one can be turned inside out and the jacket stored inside. It is very effective at cutting the wind. The jacket does not seem to stop rain at all – it comes right through. Similar or very slightly longer arms compared to the Houdini. The zipper works well on the Sirocco also and does not rub. The face hole in the hood seems to be slightly smaller to account for this though. The Sirocco also seems to be performance fitting but has no adjustable drawstrings. Stuffed, the jacket is roughly the size of my Garmin Etrex GPS – so not very big.Įddie Bauer First Ascent Sirocco: Reg $49.45 Sale $19.99 When the pocket turns inside out, the jacket can be stored inside. The breast pocket is big enough for a GU and my mini MP3 player but not much more. There is a certain point where saturation is inevitable. It seems to shed light rain well and even heavy rain decently. The arms are long enough but not quite long enough to pull my hands into when its really cold (remember to wear gloves). The zipper come right up to my chin and does not rub uncomfortably. One around the waist, and another in the hood. The Houdini fits well and has two elastic drawstrings. Patagonia Houdini Jacket: Reg $125 Sale: $88 I figured I would give them both a try and see what was better, the expensive and presumably well made jacket or the cheap and presumably poorly made version. I had just ordered a Patagonia Houdini Jacket when I saw the Eddie Bauer version on sale for the exceptionally low price of $19.99. I have been searching for a new lightweight wind jacket to use for running workouts and as extra insurance on ski days where the weather is likely going to be fine but I want a shell layer as well just in case.
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