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The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket

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The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket

The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket taking on spring weather at The Canyons, UT.

Copyright Mike Doyle

The Bottom Line

The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket is extremely versatile. Not only will it take you through the seasons, but, due to its four-way stretch, it can be worn for almost activity. Plus, as a result of this jacket's breathability, you'll stay comfortable, no matter what the weather. This soft-shell jacket is water resistant enough to be worn in light precipitation. Not only does this jacket have stylish and comfortbale material, but you'd never guess how well it performs in a variety of athletic activities!
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Pros

  • Great, flexible fit
  • Weatherproofing keeps you comfortable on the slopes
  • Versatile enough to be worn in the entire span of seasons
  • Can be worn in a variety of activities
  • Available in many great colors

Cons

  • Perhaps a little pricey for some
  • May not completely protect against extremely heavy rainfall

Description

  • Apex Weatherblock fabric keeps this jacket windproof and rainproof.
  • Tightly woven shell makes this a durable, long-lasting, and waterproof jacket.
  • Lightweight fleece insulator protects against chilly temperatures.
  • Internal fleece cuffs add to the comfort level of this jacket.
  • Four-way stretch fabric allows you to really move.

Guide Review - The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket

This high-tech, high-quality ski jacket will take you everwhere around your favorite ski resort town. You'll find that if you wear it on the slopes - either as an insulator jacket, or as a spring jacket - it will keep you comfortable, regulate your temperature, and really provide you with a complete span of flexibility. However, you will also be satisfied if you wear this jacket biking, hiking, or running, for example.

Not only is this jacket excellent for athletic activities, but it's great to wear around town. For example, not only was my daughter extremely satisfied by how The North Face Apex Bionic performed on the slopes, in both moderate spring conditions and as a layer when the temperatures dropped, but my wife was equally impressed by how great The North Face Apex Bionic performed around town. Whether she wore it to the ski resort shop or out to dinner, the soft-shell jacket looked great, fit well, and best of all, kept her comfortable, no matter what the temperature was. So, whether you're on or off the slopes, you can trust The North Face Apex Bionic to perform.

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