I’m also very satisfied with wind resistance. A softshell jacket is anyway not something you wear for heavy rain (unless unexpected), and in light rain the Houdini jacket has always kept me dry. Maybe not as good as some of my previous softshell jackets but I can’t really count this as a downside due to the extra breathability the Houdini Daybreak offers. Nevertheless, it has blocked the rain efficiently so far. The thin polyester fabric is extremely good at letting the moisture and warm air escape to the outside, which made me a bit worried if it would consequently provide inferior rain protection. When I started wearing the Houdini softshell jacket for hiking and alpine ascents, I quickly noticed that it provides superb breathability. The jacket is made in Portugal, which means that the workers have been paid and treated fairly. Every component of the jacket is sturdy, yet lightweight. So, all in all I was very satisfied with the materials. I also found the other components of the jacket such as the zippers, drawcords, elastic cuffs etc. (400 grams) which is indeed not a lot for a softshell jacket. Due to the thin fabric, it’s also quite lightweight. When I wore the jacket for the first time, I quickly figured out that it’s very comfortable and provides great freedom of movement. The fabric is softer, stretchier and thinner than any other softshell jacket I’ve had. When I unwrapped the jacket, I was positively surprised by the materials. The fabric is made with a ripstop reinforcing technique which increases the durability of the jacket. The Houdini Daybreak jacket is made of tightly woven polyester (38% of which is recycled) and treated with a fluorocarbon-free ( PFC-free) durable water repellent (DWR). The Houdini Daybreak Jacket is suitable for: For the last three months I’ve been wearing the Houdini Daybreak jacket regularly, investigating its functionality, protection against the weather, fit and performance.
It can be worn year-round as it provides very little insulation.
The thin and stretchy fabric does not only make the jacket more comfortable to wear but also more versatile. I have wanted such a softshell jacket for a long time. When I unpacked the jacket, I was happy to see that the fabric is very thin, soft and flexible. The Houdini Daybreak is a lightweight softshell jacket which is designed for outdoor activities in windy conditions and/or light rain. Since then, I’ve been wearing it regularly for hiking, mountaineering, everyday use and even cycling. In late May I received the Houdini Daybreak jacket for testing in exchange for an unbiased review.
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