Houdini Women's The Orange Jacket - Sandstorm

What makes it special?

At the early stages of development this garment was nicknamed The Orange. Why? Because the brief to the Houdini design team was to create a fully waterproof, stowable shell jacket no bigger than an orange in its packed state. The idea is that you should always be able to fit this jacket in your backpack and be prepared for any unexpected mountain weather. Full weather protection in an unbelievable light and compact form - That’s The Orange Jacket.

How does it work?

From a layering perspective, the idea with Women's The Orange Jacket, is actually to enable you to wear other garments more. Let’s face it: If you head out for a run, hike, ski tour or long climbing route, a waterproof jacket is rarely the most comfortable option (usually you want to maximize breathability). But you should still never head out without one in case of unpredictable mountain weather. That’s why Houdini designed a fully waterproof shell jacket that you can bring without any effort and still always be ready if bad weather hits. And when the need arises, the ultralight, smooth and silent fabric makes the garment extremely comfortable to wear.

What features does it have?

Women's The Orange Jacket is a minimalistic jacket and to save weight and bulk, we have not added any extra features except the essentials. One chest pocket and a hood that can be rolled down. The main feature of the garment is the concept and how it feels to wear it. This is no ordinary shell jacket but an entirely new breed of ultralight smoothness that you will barely feel that you wear but that will still keep you dry in any storm.

When should I use it?

Women's The Orange Jacket is designed for mountain sports where weight and packability are essential: Runnings, ski touring, mountaineering or trad climbing. When you keep it in your pack, you won’t know it’s there, and when rough weather hits, it will keep you dry and happy. It will of course also work as a super light and comfortable rain jacket for all those times when you’re not charging through the mountains.

The Orange Jacket is made from recycled and recyclable polyester, enabling a circular product lifespan where nothing ever becomes waste.

Features of the Houdini Women's The Orange Jacket

• Regular fit
• Ultralight, smooth fabric
• Highly packable
• Waterproof 20,000 mm H2O or higher
• Highly breathable 46.000 g/m2/24 hrs
• Hood that can be rolled down
• Elastic at bottom hem and sleeve endings
• Weight women’s medium: 178 g
• Fabric produced in Japan
• Garment made in China

Material 100% polyester