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The North Face Apex Free Climb Jacket - Men's
I'm trying to decide between this and the North Face Apex...
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Ranked #2024 - Men's Softshell Jackets
April 6, 2008
I'm trying to decide between this and the North Face Apex Bionic ( http://www.backcountry.com/store/TNF2167/The-North-Face-Apex Bionic-Jacket-Mens.html ) and trying to justify the double price for this option as opposed to the discontinued colored Bionics.Is it worth it? Is the Polartec Powershield better that the North Face Apex ClimateBlock as far as waterproofing goes? The designs are similar it seems.Also, as for sizing, my North Face fleece is a large, and I like the fit, but one guy here, larger than me, said he got a medium.
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By EGUSTing
Ranked #1766 - Men's Softshell Jackets
August 6, 2008
I have owned both jackets and the water resistance (not waterproof by any means) of the Bionic is better, but the Free Climb breathes better. The Free Climb is a nicer jacket that has superb design in my humble opinion, but I don't think it warrants such a steep price tag. I ended up selling my Free Climb and keeping the Bionic because it met my needs better as an all-around jacket.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Apex fabric, Polartec Power Shield with DWR
- Lining:
- Microfleece
- Core Venting:
- No
- Pockets:
- 2 hand, left forearm
- Hood:
- No
- Removable Hood:
- No
- Zip-in Compatibility:
- No
- Recommended Use:
- Ice climbing, mountaineering, ski touring
- Weight:
- 19.5oz, 553g
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- Vietnam
Change me.