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The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket - Women\'s

The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket - Women's

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The North Face Apex Bionic softshell jacket for women is perfect for aerobic activities in cold temperatures and damp conditions.

  • The take-anywhere Apex Bionic jacket adapts to the demands of the user as well as the climate!
  • Offering solid performance, Apex ClimateBlock stretch laminated fabric is windproof and ultra water-resistant; microfleece lining adds warmth
  • Soft collar lining is comfortable against your neck and chin guard protects skin from zipper abrasion
  • Soft, warm internal fleece cuffs keep out the weather
  • Features two handwarmer pockets and one left chest pocket
  • Standard fit allows some underneath layers

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The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket - Women's Specs
Specification
Description
Best use
Multisport
94% polyester/6% spandex
No
26.5 inches
20 ounces
Women's
Shell fabric
Waterproof
Back length (in.)
Average weight
Gender

The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket - Women's Customer Reviews

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The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket - Women's
 
4.6

(based on 37 reviews)

97%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (34)
  • Warm (30)
  • Breathable (27)
  • Durable (26)
  • Waterproof (17)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Casual wear (30)
    • Hiking and camping (24)
    • Cold / extreme (21)
    • Wet weather (15)
    • Daily use (4)
      • Fit:
      • Feels too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        97% 

        (30 reviews)

        Feels too big

         
      • Sizing:
      • Feels too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        100% 

        (4 reviews)

        Feels too large

         
      • Sleeve Length:
      • Feels too short

         

        Feels true to length

         

        97% 

        (34 reviews)

        Feels too long

         
      • Chest Size:
      • Feels too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        100% 

        (31 reviews)

        Feels too big

         
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual/ recreational (22), Avid adventurer (10)

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    Reviewed by 37 customers

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    (14 of 19 customers found this review helpful)

     
    2.0

    Lacking a drawcord hem

    By coffee lover

    from Seattle, WA

    About Me Casual Adventurer

    See all my reviews

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Breathable
    • Comfortable
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Inadequate Protection

    Best Uses

    • Casual Wear

    Comments about The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket - Women's:

    I wore this jacket twice, but ended up taking it back. I have narrow hips, and the hem does not fit perfectly snugly around my hips- there is an extra inch or two of give. I did not realize this would be an issue, but on a windy day the wind comes right up the front of the jacket, and it's really cold. This could easily be remedied if there was a drawcord at the hem, and the Apex Bionic Thermal jacket has one, but this doens't. Also, the front of the jacket is fairly short, so if you wear it with low-rise jeans, the jacket barely meets the top of your jeans. I do not have a long torso, either.

    • Fit:
    • Feels true to size
    • Sleeve Length:
    • Feels true to length
    • Chest Size:
    • Feels true to size

    (8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Perfect Lightweight Jacket

    By SportyMom

    from Hood River OR

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    See all my reviews

    Pros

    • Breathable
    • Durable
    • Lightweight
    • Warm
    • Waterproof

    Cons

    • None

    Best Uses

    • Casual Wear
    • Cold Weather
    • Hiking and Camping
    • Wet Weather

    Comments about The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket - Women's:

    I was looking for the perfect lightweight jacket that is waterproof to walk, hike, run etc...... I just received this jacket in the mail tonight and I LOVE IT!!! I never go back and leave a review, but I had to with this jacket. I wish I would of bought a size smaller, but if you are trying to decide which size, order the smaller one.

    • Fit:
    • Feels too big
    • Sleeve Length:
    • Feels true to length
    • Chest Size:
    • Feels true to size

    (8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    if you could only hve one jacket. . . .

    By M West

    from Denver, CO

    About Me Casual/ Recreational, Like to be comfortable

    See all my reviews

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Breathable
    • Lightweight
    • Versitile usge
    • Waterproof

    Cons

    • Torso Too Short

    Best Uses

    • Casual Wear
    • Spring skiingsnowshoeing
    • Wet Weather

    Comments about The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket - Women's:

    This jacket was gret when I was traveling in late/winter early spring and could only take one jacket with me. I used it as a ski jacket, hiking jacket, walking around jacket and it kept me very warm. For skiing, it could have been longer to reduce wind flying up from the bottom.

    Also, it was very warm when I was active and generating my own heat, but when I was just sitting around it was sometimes a little chilly.

    • Fit:
    • Feels true to size
    • Sleeve Length:
    • Feels true to length
    • Chest Size:
    • Feels true to size

    (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    good for casual days

    By backpack

    from San Jose, CA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    See all my reviews

    Pros

    • Breathable
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Too thin for windy days

    Best Uses

    • Casual Wear
    • Hiking and Camping

    Comments about The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket - Women's:

    I love this jacket for casual days. It's the jacket I wear the most, but for windy days it's not the best. With the pockets open for your hands the wind goes through the liner and is very cold. It's good for the average cold day in california but beyond that it's time to breakout something warmer.

    • Fit:
    • Feels true to size
    • Sleeve Length:
    • Feels true to length
    • Chest Size:
    • Feels true to size

    (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Best jacket EVER for hiking in wind!

    By Amy P

    from California

    About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

    See all my reviews

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Breathable
    • Durable
    • Flattering Fit
    • Lightweight
    • Really keeps out wind
    • stylish
    • Very Comfortable
    • Warm

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Casual Wear
      • Hiking and Camping

      Comments about The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket - Women's:

      I bought this jacket just before a hiking trip. I get cold easily and at times the windy conditions ruin my level of enjoyment on what would otherwise be a scenic, beautiful day of hiking. This jacket made all the difference!!! Though not waterproof, this jacket is single-handedly the best article of clothing I've ever purchased for hiking! I highly recommend it! The zippers are concealed in the fabric for a stylish look, but honestly I think if they were exposed (like they are on the men's version of this same jacket) they would have worked much better. They were sometimes difficult to operate. But that's my only complaint, it would certainly not be a decision breaker for me, because this jacket is absolutely perfect in so many other capacities! I love it and would strongly recommend it to anyone!!!

      • Fit:
      • Feels true to size
      • Sleeve Length:
      • Feels true to length
      • Chest Size:
      • Feels true to size

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Smooth clean look

      By EuroVal

      from Kaiserslautern, Germany

      About Me Casual/ Recreational, Traveler

      See all my reviews

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Lightweight
      • Warm

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Casual Wear
        • Cool Weather
        • Hiking and Camping

        Comments about The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket - Women's:

        I love the style, fit, flexibility, and smooth clean lines. The inside of the jacket is soft and warm. It's perfect for day to day activities, but recommend a liner for added warmth on much cooler or rainy days. The pockets are so well hidden that it's difficult to get to them when wearing gloves. Other than that I love this jacket so far. Durability will be tested in time:)

        • Fit:
        • Feels true to size
        • Sleeve Length:
        • Feels true to length
        • Chest Size:
        • Feels true to size

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        the perfect travel companion!

        By photonerd

        from West Lafayette, IN

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        See all my reviews

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Breathable
        • Durable
        • Lightweight
        • Warm

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Casual Wear
          • Cold Weather
          • Hiking and Camping

          Comments about The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket - Women's:

          I absolutely LOVE this jacket. It's great on its own and layered with fleecy mid-layers. It keeps me warm and toasty on my bike commute even down to freezing temperatures. I get cold easily, too! I have the black one, so, with its slim cut, it also works reliably on a chilly night out.

          • Fit:
          • Feels true to size
          • Sleeve Length:
          • Feels true to length
          • Chest Size:
          • Feels true to size

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Great Jacket

          By Little Bit

          from New Haven, CT

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          See all my reviews

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Durable
          • Lightweight
          • Warm

          Cons

          • None so far

          Best Uses

          • Casual Wear
          • Cold Weather
          • Hiking and Camping

          Comments about The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket - Women's:

          Awesome jacket. I use it around town because it is warm, comfortable, and fits perfectly. I'm sure it would also be great in the backcountry, but I like it too much to risk damaging it while camping.

          • Fit:
          • Feels true to size
          • Sleeve Length:
          • Feels true to length
          • Chest Size:
          • Feels true to size

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          great jacket

          By dpass

          from Lawrence,KS

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          See all my reviews

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Breathable
          • Durable
          • great style and colors
          • Lightweight
          • Warm
          • Waterproof

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Casual Wear
            • Cold Weather
            • Great alone or wshell

            Comments about The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket - Women's:

            This jacket is great all by itself. Nice style, clean lines. It can also be used as a layer under a waterproof shell when enjoying winter sports.

            • Fit:
            • Feels true to size
            • Sleeve Length:
            • Feels too long
            • Chest Size:
            • Feels true to size

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Beautiful AND comfortable... double-wham

            By hawaiiane

            from Shoreview, MN

            About Me Trendy/Stylish Dresser

            See all my reviews

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Attractive Design
            • Comfortable
            • Durable
            • Great Color
            • ModernHip
            • Stylish
            • Versatile
            • Warm

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Daily Use
              • Going Out
              • Going to the gym
              • Grabbing a skim latte
              • Travel

              Comments about The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket - Women's:

              I love this jacket. I bought the pink fever color and wear it on top of a lighter weight north face zip-up... goes great with jeans, sweat pants, yoga pants... you name it!

              Love the fit, love the style, love that it's water-resistant!

              • Gift:
              • No
              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size
              • Sleeve Length:
              • Feels true to length

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