Wind Shirt Opinions?

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I’m looking at the Patagonia Houdini or similar wind shell to wear over a base or a base and mid when I’m active but want to cut down the wind. What have yall tried? Worth it?
 

BorisZ

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Very hot topic! I am looking at - Massif Clipper Windbreaker (5.7oz) or UA Ridge Reaper Infil Ops Windstopper (10.2oz) or Beyond Ventum UL (12.7oz) ...
 

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for hunting I use either a Black Diamond Alpine Start or the Patagonia military Level 4 windshirt

both are pretty quiet and more "stout" than the civilian version of the Houdini- breathability and moisture resistance pretty close amongst all three- the civilian Houdini is quite bit a little lighter- 4 oz vs 8 oz for the other two

the hood closure on the military Houdini is not very good- it just adjust around the exterior of the hood, the civilian Houdini and Alpine Start both have closures that adjust the entire volume of the hood- much, much better
 
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The Arcteryx Squamish hoody is worth a look. I’ve used mine for the last 5 years and have been happy with it’s performance. It’s light, fits great and is made from a relatively quiet fabric that also doesn’t have much sheen. Unfortunately, Arcteryx doesn’t always offer the Squamish in earth tone colors. Some years they do. Try shopping for discontinued colors.
 

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Kuiu Peloton 240 if active. Not 100% windproof but definitely very wind resistant as well as breathable and very quiet. Also have a Sitka Nimbus jacket that is a packable windbreaker thats not as quiet but isn’t too bad for a windbreaker shell
 
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Kuiu Peloton 240 if active. Not 100% windproof but definitely very wind resistant as well as breathable and very quiet. Also have a Sitka Nimbus jacket that is a packable windbreaker thats not as quiet but isn’t too bad for a windbreaker shell
Thanks for the suggestion. I actually already ordered the peloton 240 this past week so hopefully I can try it out within the next few days. Seems like everyone loves that piece.
 

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Curious if anyone has used the HPG Wind Cheater? I've often debated purchasing one.
 

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I've had a BD Alpine Start for a few weeks now, after reading @mtwarden 's recommendations of them. I'm quite favorably impressed, although a few weeks isn't much. I think it will get a LOT of use.
 

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Curious if anyone has used the HPG Wind Cheater? I've often debated purchasing one.


I have one that I use in very cold weather; it's heavier (24 oz) and less breathable than a lot of windshirts, but also more robust and feature rich- has long pit zips, plenty of pockets, etc

What's really neat is you can add a zip on coyote ruff- which I'm telling you is really nice when the mercury drops a bunch

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kahunter

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Just a heads up. Mountain steals and Icebreaker are clearing out the olive colored Icebreaker ultra light wind jacket Haven’t got mine yet, but they are supposed to be a little more breathable than the Houdini
 

thinhorn_AK

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Curious if anyone has used the HPG Wind Cheater? I've often debated purchasing one.

I’ve been curious too but I don’t want to look like one of those people on their website. It’s like they are having a competition for how much shit they can strap to the outside of their packs and how much gear they can fit on the outside of their chest packs.

I was on their Facebook page and there was even a guy hiking with a damn tripod strapped to his kit bag. I asked him why and he said “I’m a wildlife photographer bro”…..seriously though, lol @ hill people gear and their followers.
 

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Breathable raingear like Kuiu and Sitka work fantastic for duel purpose wind and rain. I almost always have these along anyways. Make sure the rain jacket you buy has pitzips.
 
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