Ode to the Houdini

The Houdini has cast a spell on Patagoina@Bend staff and customers alike. Condensing into an integrated stuff sack the size of a baseball with the weight of a handful of feathers, it is easy enough to bring along for any outing. Useful for virtually any purpose from fall shopping downtown, to bike commuting and hiking, utilizing this piece only when trail running would be a travesty. With rip-stop nylon and a DWR (durable water repellent) coating you can bet on preparedness for any unpredictable elements from a downpour mid bicycle ride to throwing bows while making last minute Christmas purchases.

 

Recently, Bend resident and loyal customer Megan Minkiewicz shared a story about the Houdini that was so inspiring, we had to print it. Megan was out for a run on a Sunday in October (it started with a sunny mild temperature and turned into a blustery chilly downpour). She was so stoked to have the Houdini tucked away in forgotten pocket. She recalled thinking the jacket seemed to lightweight to protect from the elements, however, after her afternoon epic, she relented. To boot, the very next day a gale and associated precipitation set in while Megan was shopping downtown, and her Houdini was there for her again.
Thanks to Megan for being a prime example of the Houdini's versatility.
Just saying, Houdini is a favorite for nearly all incumbent weather occasions.