![]() Neither does very well with rain protection beyond a drizzle, so if you are running in a downpour you'll want something waterproof breathable. I think it breathes a little better and I prefer the cut but the two are nearly a coin toss. ![]() ![]() When I gave the Houdini to my son, I picked up an Arcteryx Incendo for myself. It's pretty clear why so many people like it - just enough wind protection, folds up very small, and the cut is good for running. I used a Houdini for three seasons and liked it a lot. I hope you find this post useful and it can make a positive contribution to your trail running experience. It ticks enough of the important boxes for me to easily justify the high price. I apologize for such a verbose post, but I can’t really say enough about what a game changer this jacket was for me (Right there with lightweight running poles!). I also had a hard time locating it to purchase as availability was limited by high demand. I might suggest that this is a situation where you get what you pay for. The price is going up as it has proven to be very popular because it works so well. The only real con, the jacket is on the expensive side. Normally I do not appreciate trim fits as they feel restricting and contribute to an overall reduced enjoyment of my experience. Formfitting cut that is assisted by the slight “stretchiness” of the fabric.The shake-dry design is excellent when you want to stow your jacket back in your vest while not introducing moisture into your dry survival kit already in your vest.Again, my minimalist nature appreciates the lack of pockets, zippers, loops, buttons, and other extra unnecessary bullshit. So, the hood is actually a good thing in certain situations. Plus it would just soak up water and add even more weight. I’m a minimalist by nature and do not use or want to carry an extra hat. Funny enough, I did get caught in a sudden temperature drop and rainstorm that I used and appreciated having the hood. I was able to figure out a way to stow the hood so as to not bother me. I’m not really a “hood person” when it comes to jackets and they don’t offer a hoodless version.It has done away with the surface shell fabric (reduces damage resistance) to promote moisture transpiration and save weight. Understand that it isn’t highly tear/puncture/abrasion resistant. The newer version has improved durability where vest/pack contact is made. The initial product was more fragile and didn’t pair well with running vests and packs. The fabric is a 2-layer fabric with the Gore membrane exposed on the surface.I can wear it with breathable layers or against my skin (normally repulsive for me while defeating moisture transpiration) on even mild and dry days. The most breathable truly waterproof fabric I have ever used.But, close enough to satisfy this thoughtful whitewater and backcountry guide and outdoor enthusiast. Then I found this jacket and this 2-layer Gore product that is as near to the mythic potential promised by gear manufacturers all these years. Definitely felt that it was a loose-loose situation. This mediocrity often comes at a cost of additional weight as well. Traditionally the fabric has never been breathable enough for such an active sweater as myself. In my quest for the perfect waterproof breathable I have always faced disappointment. If it doesn’t work or improve my experience than I sell or free-cycle it. The new moniker?:Īdmittedly, I am a bit of a gear-junkie but do not like to collect gear for the sake of collecting. Which Gore seems to be trying to change it’s name and thus made it more difficult to search for. R7 GORE-TEX SHAKEDRY™ Trail Hooded Jacket At the moment I believe I have the almost ideal universal running jacket: My trail running kit is an evolutionary process that is always open to improvement.
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