User Review: The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket

The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket
Above: The current Apex Bionic Jacket, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Rating: rated 3.5 of 5 stars
Fabric: Softshell
Fill: Fleece liner
Price Paid: $95

I have owned this jacket for five years now, so I have an older version. I believe they have improved the jacket with a draw cord for the waist and Velcro wrist adjustments. If my jacket had these improvements I think I would like it a lot more.

The Good:
Really warm jacket that isn't flashy. It layers well with either a fleece or a hoodie. I like the positions of the pockets (two hand pockets just over the hip and one napoleon pocket). I really dislike pockets that are floating just under the chest and above where hip pockets should be. It is water resistant, good in a constant drizzle for up to 45min.

The Bad:
If they have made the two improvements listed above (waist draw cord and Velcro wrist straps) then this jacket would be amazing and worth every penny.

Overall a great jacket that can be used in the fall and spring.

Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Apex Bionic Jacket at 11 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Campmor
2 purchase options:
Men's Apex Bionic Soft Shell Jacket Old Style$99.95Buy Now
Women's Apex Bionic Jacket$99.95Buy Now

Moosejaw
4 purchase options:
Men's Apex Bionic Jacket (Fall 2008)$129.00Buy Now
Women's Apex Bionic Jacket (Fall 2008)$129.00Buy Now
Men's Trans-Antarctic Apex Bionic Jacket (Fall 2008)$139.00Buy Now
Women's Trans-Antarctic Apex Bionic Jacket (Fall 2008)$139.00Buy Now

Backcountry.com
4 purchase options:
Apex Bionic Jacket - Men's$128.95Buy Now
Apex Bionic Jacket - Women's$128.95Buy Now
TA Apex Bionic Jacket - Men's$138.95Buy Now
TA Apex Bionic Jacket - Women's$138.95Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors
4 purchase options:
Men's Apex Bionic Jacket$128.95Buy Now
Women's Apex Bionic Jacket$128.95Buy Now
Men's Trans-Antarctica Expedition Apex Bionic Jacket$138.95Buy Now
Women's Trans-Antarctica Expedition Apex Bionic Jacket$138.95Buy Now

RockCreek
4 purchase options:
Apex Bionic Jacket (Women's)-Spring$83.80Buy Now
Apex Bionic Jacket (Men's)-Spring$96.70Buy Now
Apex Bionic Jacket (Men's)$128.95Buy Now
Apex Bionic Jacket (Women's)$128.95Buy Now

REI
2 purchase options:
Apex Bionic Jacket - Men's$129.00Buy Now
Apex Bionic Jacket - Women's$129.00Buy Now

Ramsey Outdoor
2 purchase options:
Men's Apex Bionic Jacket$128.95Buy Now
Women's Apex Bionic Jacket$128.95Buy Now

Oregon Mountain Community
2 purchase options:
Apex Bionic Jacket - Men's Spring 2008$98.95Buy Now
Apex Bionic Jacket - Women's$112.95Buy Now

Teton Village Sports
Apex Bionic Jacket - Womens$89.00Buy Now

Sierra Trading Post
Apex Bionic Fleece Jacket - Windproof Soft Shell - For Women$89.95Buy Now

US Outdoor Store
2 purchase options:
Apex Bionic Jacket$129.00Buy Now
Apex Bionic Jacket - Women's$129.00Buy Now

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