The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket - Men's

Fits perfect, stretched to my body movement. Good jacket for spring and fall.

I'm 6'2" 190#s and I picked up the large. The sleeves are a perfect length, but the body is a bit short by comparison, so may want to use bibs for skiing (I could use the XL with room for more layering, but the arms are quite long giving a baggier appearance) Performance is great so far. I went for a hike in 35 degree/25 mph wind with just a tshirt under and was fine. Sharp looking too

It is a good jacket, fit is a bit tight around my shoulders. Otherwise it generally kicks ass. People I don't know say "nice jacket" when I pass them by.

Overall, it is a great jacket. It does a great job of protecting against the wind, handles rain very well, it is very well constructed, and it is comfortable to wear. In fact, it is the only jacket I have ever been comfortable driving in. I use this is my primary jacket now as it's light enough to take anywhere and use for mild weather yet warm enough for use in colder and windier weather. There are a few minor things that that kept it from a 5 star rating for me though. As another reviewer pointed out, the hole where the arm meets the body of the jacket is a little small. This brings the seam a little more into the armpit than I would like. Also, the jacket is a little short so I have to be mindful of what I'm wearing underneath or it might hang out. These are minor issues though and they would not stop me from buying one again or from recommending it. For reference, I'm 5'10" and 140 pounds and I have a size small. A medium would have been too long in the sleeve and too big in the body.

Took the jacket to Florence in early spring this year and it was wonderful. Lightweight enough to carry if I got too warm, hearty enough to keep me warm when it was too cool. And waterproof when we got rained on. I highly recommend for travel!

Love this jacket! It does the job and looks very sleek and has the nice athletic fit.

This is without a doubt my favorite Jacket. It's perfect for those windy days, light weight, easy to pack and has stylish looks. Good work The North Face!

Awesome jacket! Apex is top of the line softshell material - water and windproof. This jacket is incredibly warm for its weight, but in colder weather, you will need to mind your layering. I recommend the momentum jacket. It is another stretch-fleece by tnf and it has thumb-loops. I have never been disappointed by any of my north face gear, and this is one of my favorites. I also have the vest and it rocks too.

The Apex jacket is great jacket at a good price. I highly recommend it.

Love this so much I have two in different colors. Great for Seattle weather, was looking for a jacket that was waterproof but a little warmer than what I was using previously.

I took this jacket out with me to A Basin in CO for Spring snowboarding in late April. It was both comfortable and warm. The soft flexible fabric was nice and it blocked both wind and water out all day long. Awesome jacket for a great price!

I've worn this jacket in temperatures ranging from 40 to 65 degrees and been comfortable. I've worn it in light rain and stayed dry and it does a good job of keeping the wind out. My only complaint is the fit; a size large fit nicely in the shoulders but was too baggy through the stomach and waist areas. The medium fits better but it's a bit snug across the shoulders and back unless I'm wearing just a t-shirt or very light long-sleeve shirt underneath. Overall it's very good.

I love this jacket! It fits perfectly. It's great for running, biking, going out... what ever you want to get into. I live in Chicago where the wind blows like politicians speak, and it still keeps me warm. It breaths very well. When it is really windy, a little wind gets through, but just throw on a long sleeve and you are good to go. If you are looking for a versatile fall/spring jacket, look no further. This was one of the first jackets I came across, and I should have just bought it right then, instead of wasting time looking at everything else.

I love the jacket, but it is smaller and more fitted than the stated size. I would recommend ordering a size up if you're not a slim guy.

Love the jacket, the black soaks up the sun on the forty degree days that I'm on the soccer fields or just kicking around. Just wish it were made in the USA

The Jacket is so nice, my wife has taken to wearing it, needless to say I have just purchased one for her. The Jacket can be casual as well as dressier. It certainly keeps you warm, yet breathes far more than the previous fleece jacket I had. Shipping was quick, I highly recommend. ** One note the Jackets seem to run just a bit large. I wore an XL in the fleece coat.but a large fits me perfect in this jacket.

I ski about 20 days a year. I bought this jacket as a lightweight jacket for skiing. The 1st day I took it out, the weather called for light snow. I figured I could always go back to the room and change, if the weather got bad. The day turned into a blizzard and the jacket kept me completely warm and comfortable. I was shocked! I had thermals on and a sweater underneath. I've since worn it everyday I ski (from cold and windy to spring conditions). It's nice and slim and looks good. I get many compliments. I've since bought another one in a different color.

I bought this Apex Jacket for my husband for his birthday. He looks GREAT in it!! He is a big guy (wide shoulders) and it fits him real well. The jacket also cleans up very easily. We have a small child who spills things on her daddy as he carries her and everything washes right out - looks brand new again! Sounds like I may have to re-apply some DWR after a while if I keep washing it. Not only does my husband love it, but the other men in his family want one too!! We love this jacket! Highly recommended!!

Used my Apex Bionic Jacket skiing at Snowmass, CO late March/early April '08. Don't let the dates fool you, it was cold and we received 30" that week. The softshell kept me warm and dry under my Spyder winter coat. Later in the week, as it warmed up, I wore the softshell alone up top while skiing and it worked great. Very wind resistant. One note, is that it shouldn't be used as a big time cold weather jacket alone. If the weather is cold (<35-40 degrees), wear it as a layer. Last but not least, I'm 6'5, 235 lbs and the XXL was perfect, including a nice long sleeve length!

I love this jacket!!! Keeps the water off, keeps me warm, looks great doing it.

For money I was very impressed with the Apex. It looks sharp and is super comfortable. This jacket shines as a mid-weight jacket. Despite what others may say this is NOT a 4 season jacket, depending where you are it is barely 3 seasons. It is not nearly as warm as I had hoped. It breathes well when you are active but the moment you take a rest you can feel the wind and the cold immediately. It fits great into any layering system, but as a stand alone jacket I wouldn't trust it below mid-40s.

This is a very nice looking jacket. It is versatile and performs very well in cold and windy weather. The size medium fits me very well for my height (5'7"). The one in empire blue color looks much better than asphalt gray. Will buy another one for wearing to work.

Super Jacket...Great for 3 seasons and almost four...highly recommend it...maybe a tab bit undersized, but no complaints comin from me...Very windproof...Get this jacket if you want a keeper

I absolutely love this jacket, so much so I bought another one from you in a different color. The other one I got had a defective zipper but a new one is on the way! It has been nothing but a pleasure ordering from this website and will continue to do so for the rest of my life. Thank y'all for everything!

I've had the Apex Bionic Jacket for a couple of months now and couldn't be more pleased!! I've used it during high wind conditions with temperatures in the upper twenties/low thirties and it definitely keeps the wind out. Seems well constructed and durable. Very comfortable jacket. I'm 5'11" and about 180 lbs...the large fits nicely. Would recommend to anyone looking for a great all purpose jacket to use from fall through spring.

Tested this jacket with a patagonia light capaline base layer only. What I found was that it was not any warmer than my fleece liner from my Columbia 3 in 1 jacket or even as warm as a common flanel shirt. This was on a February night in north Indiana at 25 deg. with winds at 10 to 15. I felt the wind cut thru the back of the sleaves on my triceps. Not so with the flanel or fleece. Sorry, not impressed.

I love the versatility of this jacket. It is perfect for cool outings because it is light and flexible. It holds up in colder weather insulating from the harsh cold, wind and rains. This is by far the best jacket I have ever purchased

This is a great jacket. I'm 6'3'' and athletic, most xl jackets are for fat guys with short arms. This is cut great, trim but not too tight. Material is stretchy, not too thin or too thick. Blocks wind well keeps light rain off.

I'm 6'2" and where a 42" long and weight 190. The XL comes down over an inch past my wrist bone and a little loose in the body - pretty much perfect in my book. It's a versatile jacket that works well with an overpriced Northface fleece. The jacket is perfect for the weather here in the NW and I probably will pick up another one next season.

great jacket to layer with and it's made of awesome material that's water repellent and wind resistant. the sleeves are perfect for someone like me who has trouble finding longer sleeves (i'm 6-1 athletic build). since i bought the asphalt grey size large, i only spent $96, a great deal. i couldn't be happier, the waist adjust makes it fit better without me feel like i'm swimming in it.

Bought this for my boyfriend and he loves it. Looks great on him and it's the perfect weight for the in between temps of the winter/spring transition in NYC. Highly recommended!

I love it. Great in the rain, and comfortable. I get a lot of compliments on it.

This jacket is a well made piece of clothing, as expected from TNF. it is durable, and breathes well. My only complaint is the length of the sleeves. They are really long,and get in the way when layering with an outer shell. They shoulders are also a bit narrow. I have fairly broad shoulder width, and it fits tight if i wear anything bigger then thin baselayer/t-shirt under it. If it werent for that it would be a five star item.

I bought this coat for my boyfriend and he absolutely loves it. It's a great lightweight coat. Fit is very true to size. He's 6'1" and weighs a little less the 200. Normally to get a coat were the sleeves are long enough but were the body of the coat he's not swimming in is very difficult. This coat looks great on him.

This Apex is a good buy, great quality as expected of NorthFace apparel. Super light, essentially water and wind-proof. Great for xcountry and outdoor activities involving a ton of movement, especially during adverse conditions like snow & wind. The adjustable waist & wrists allow for a good weather seal, or loosen it up if you want it to breathe. Nice feature. I personally use mine as a very comfortable and lightweight building-to-building jacket when it is nasty outside. While it protects very well from the elements, it's not bulky or overly-insulated, so you can wear it indoors without overheating by simply unzipping it. Not optimal for stationary outdoor activity under 32F; I wore it ice fishing and froze - but that's not its intended function. Great layering jacket though. Just FYI.