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The North Face Apex Bionic Vest - Men's

The North Face Apex Bionic Vest - Men's

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The North Face Apex Bionic Vest - Men's

Layer The North Face Men's Apex Bionic Vest under your shell for extra core warmth, or enjoy it as a top layer on warmer days. The wind and water-resistant softshell material keeps you warm as you blast down the ski hill or hike through the woods. The Apex Bionic Vest vents out your heat as you work up a sweat, and the two front pockets keep your hands warm if you're just enjoying a stroll through the neighborhood.

Bottom Line: With your core warm and dry, The North Face Apex Bionic Vest just might make you feel like you have super- powered legs and arms.

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Rating for this product: 4

Good Vest

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December 31, 2008

Vest was great. Bought it for my dad. He wears an XL normally but heard it ran large. Large was too small, XL was a little big. Overall, looks good.

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Does the Apex Bionic Vest- Men's come in larger size than

Does the Apex Bionic Vest- Men's come in larger size than XXL?

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February 5, 2009

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They are offered from TNF in larger sizes though backcountry.com may not carry them. The best thing to do is jump on "live chat" and ask those folks. They can look up if there are any on order and if so, give you an approximate arrival date.

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February 5, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

Nice

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March 23, 2007

A great vest, I have taken several spills on rails and boxes and there are no tears or wear spots visible. Remarkable how well it blocks wind. If you have an athletic build, size down if you want it form fitting. I am 6'3", 46" chest, 34" waist and the medium fits comfortably over medium weight base layers.

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Apex bionic vest, this isn't fleece is it?

Apex bionic vest, this isn't fleece is it?

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January 12, 2009

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No. It is a thinner, lighter material. Plus, its waterproof.

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January 18, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

Great vest for winter sports enthusiast

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January 13, 2009

This vest is great for people who are active outdoors in the winter. I bought it to play ultimate frisbee in the rain / snow this winter --> I like my arms free if possible so this vest seemed like a good choice. It is GREAT vs the wind so it keeps your core toasty even on those days where the wind is whistling all around you. I happened to have it as a mid-layer when I went sking w/ my son. It turned out that he had forgotten his ski jacket, so he wore mine and I wore an old coat w/ a broken zipper (which was just flapping open) and the vest underneath. While I won't say I was exactly roasting chestnuts underneath, I was doing okay even though the outside temp was in the mid-twenties. I couldn't have made it through the evening w/o this vest.

A couple notes, the vest is not very stretchy so the fit is important. I normally wear a large shirt, but the medium vest fits snugly (maybe slightly tight when zipped). Its not exactly a fashion statement, but functionally is a fantastic and versatile piece to have in your closet.

If you play outdoors in the winter, you'll never regret buying this vest.

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Apex bionic vest, this isn't fleece is it?

Apex bionic vest, this isn't fleece is it?

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January 12, 2009

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its softshell, just like the apex bionic jacket

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February 9, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

Awesome Mid-layer

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February 12, 2008

No matter what I'm doing outside, my arms are usually the last to get cold - and the first to get all funky. I swear by vests when it comes to mid-layer protection. I usually stay away from The North Face, but I was impressed by the fit, material, and windblocking features of this vest. I got it on sale, so I'm not sure it would be worth the 100 dollars, but if you're looking for a windproof layer under a wool or simple fleece, this is a great option. The smooth surface reduces friction, the high pockets are great for backpacking, and the collar goes nice and high. Great choice.

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how does the sizing work on this vest? I read through the FAQ,

how does the sizing work on this vest? I read through the FAQ, and one person said the sizing is actually smaller.

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December 22, 2008

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I don't know about smaller. This vest fit true to size for me, and maybe even on the big side but just slightly.

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December 22, 2008

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Rating for this product: 5

Excellent vest

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December 23, 2008

Excellent gear for winter, Remarkable windstopper. My husband usually wears size L but M fits him perfectly.

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Is this vest a fleece material is it soft to the touch.Please

Is this vest a fleece material is it soft to the touch.Please explain material.Thank you

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December 12, 2008

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Soft brushed liner, with a harder weaved face fabric.

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December 22, 2008

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Rating for this product: 5

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June 1, 2007

excellent bit of gear.

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Rating for this product: 3

Apex vest sizing

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October 6, 2008

The sizing is very strange. I bought an XL which is my normal size and it was miles too large for me so I sent it back and got a large. But large is a little on the small size, so the difference in adjacent sizes is too great. Also there is no chest pocket as in the jacket. Another feature that I don't like is the zip pull being on the left side as I am right handed like the majority of people and would prefer it on the other side. Overall rating - fair.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
Polyester plain weave, Apex ClimateBlock, DWR 
Core Venting:
No 
Pockets:
2 Hand pockets 
Hood:
No 
Removable Hood:
No 
Zip-in Compatibility:
No 
Recommended Use:
Aerobic alpine, layering, biking, running, feeling like the Six Million Dollar Man 
Weight:
550g (16.2 oz) 
Warranty:
Lifetime 
Country of Origin:
China 

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