At the early stages of development this garment got the name The Orange Jacket. 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 weather. Full weather protection in an unbelievable light and compact form, a highly packable waterproof shell jacket that will keep you sheltered in any blizzard but still takes no more space in your pack than a small orange.

To save weight and bulk there are no added extra features except the essentials. One chest pocket and a hood that can be rolled down to keep it tidy and out of your way. 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 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.