Antonio93The Houdini is probably the most popular wind shell and has a great reputation for fit and breathability. That is until 2012 when they switched the fabric to the same one they use on down jackets, and the newer fabric has zero breathability. It's still a great jacket and very popular, though our jacket is more breathable. The fit is very similar - we'll be posting size measurements soon. Our chest pocket is a little smaller, which holds your phone a bit better and the jacket packs down smaller. You can roll away the hood on ours too. Both jackets use 15d fabric with DWR and anti-bacterial treatment. The Houdini has drawcord hem and hood and ours doesn't. Hope that helps!
Antonio93They do look quite similar. However, this one seems to be missing the Houdini's elastic drawcord hem and hood. That feature makes it worth it if you intend on keeping the hood on your head in any sort of wind, or even just running. I can't say if the elastic hood on this one is as good, but I don't imagine so.