The North Face Men's Apex Bionic Thermal Jacket
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9 Reviews
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The North Face's most versatile utility soft shell, the men's Apex Bionic Thermal Jacket takes the classic to the next level with a high-loft fleece backer for added warmth. The outstanding Apex ClimateBlock wind-blocking exterior is complemented with weather blocking stretch woven cuff and hem cinchcord.
- Fabric: 75D 471 g/m2 (13.9 oz/yd2) polyester woven face and raschel back Apex ClimateBlock with DWR
- Apex ClimateBlock technology blocks wind, gives exceptional stretch mobility, and is breathable
- Wind permeability rated at 0 CFM
- High-loft fleece backer for increased warmth
- Two hand pockets offer convenient gear stashing
- Stretch woven cuffs close wrist gap for added warmth
- Hem cinchcord blocks out weather and traps core warmth
- Standard fit provides superior comfort
- Center back length 27.5"
- Weight: 31.4 oz. (891 g.)
9 Reviews - The North Face: Men's Apex Bionic Thermal Jacket
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Cynthia Pittwood - 2009-06-23Awesome
This jacket is warm, comfortable and looks sharp.
Anonymous - 2009-05-14Best Jacket at a great price
This is the best jacket I have for a great price. It is very warm and yet not bulky.
Anonymous - 2009-04-22great all around jacket
overall a great jacket... only negative would be that there seems to be extra material around chest area... which is ok but sorta stands out a bit.... great quality
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9 Reviews - The North Face: Men's Apex Bionic Thermal Jacket
Cynthia Pittwood - 2009-06-23Awesome
This jacket is warm, comfortable and looks sharp.
Anonymous - 2009-05-14Best Jacket at a great price
This is the best jacket I have for a great price. It is very warm and yet not bulky.
Anonymous - 2009-04-22great all around jacket
overall a great jacket... only negative would be that there seems to be extra material around chest area... which is ok but sorta stands out a bit.... great quality
Mark from Michigan - 2009-03-20Great jacket - good looking
This is a great jacket for those who do not like the bulk of a traditional ski jacket. With layers, you can stay very warm or you can wear it on a 40 degree spring day. Great purchase!
Adam - 2009-01-14Great Jacket
It is one of the lightest but warmest jackets that I own. I love that I can wear the jacket in different ways, colder wear both, raining wear outside layer, slightly warmer out wear inside layer.
I have been comfortable in about 20-30 degree weather with a sweater/sweatshirt underneath it. If I am walking I almost get too hot! Highly recommend.
Erik - 2009-01-06Warm
I managed to get my hands on both the Sentinel Thermal and the Bionic Thermal and here are the differences:
The Bionic Thermal is the heavier of the two yet stiffer (the shell)...your range of motion is not as free as the Sentinel Thermal. The Bionic Thermal is also the warmer of the two. The High Loft Fleece backer is a little bit thicker on the Bionic Thermal plus the shell is harder and thicker as well.
Both Jackets are windproof to 0 CFM (based on what MPH, I have no idea) so that is a wash and they both are water resistant however I believe the Sentinel water-resistance is better because I dont believe it is a laminate like the Bionic...the bionic laminate is good thru 60-80 washes...ok that is a lot but still the sentinel wins because the gore windstopper material is in my book better.
I like the cut and feel of the Sentinal Thermal Better it also looks better but this is subjective and it is so marginal it isnt even funny. The sentinel Thermal will breath better...once again because of the gore windstopper material which is thinner and lighter weight while achieving the same wind stopping ability as the Bionic Thermals heavier weight.
Durability goes to the Bionic Thermal...the shell is a tank!!! TOUGH!!! However the Sentinel Thermal isnt a wimp either but not as beefy as the Bionic...I dont think it was designed to be.
So if you are looking for the warmer of the two the Bionic Thermal is the winner in colder weather. If you are more athletic the and don't need the warmer the Sentinel Thermal is better. I believe the Bionic to be far better than my Denali (I even have a summit series one...discontinued in 2005...heavier than a 300 weight fleece denali). The denali is not windproof and isnt water-resistant...so if it snows/rains and it is windy the denali is terrible. Not a fan of the Denali...wish I wont have bought it. Get the Bionic Thermal over the Denali without thinkin twice!!! But the denali is a fleece not a soft shell.
I really like the Bionic Thermal it is an excellent jacket...I believe it looks nicer then the girlie Patagonia R4 while still offering the same warmth (my opinion). You could wear the Bionic Thermal to 20 degrees and the Sentinel Thermal to 35 degree much less for either and you really should look at a warmer jacket...but if you are climbing or running these temps are different. I live in chicago and it is windy here so either is good.
Oh and to throw a wrench in this (more towards the Sentinel thermal side) I have a TNF Pamir Windstopper also...it is lighter than both (not much more then the sentinel thermal..that is a close call)... the Pamir is more like a wind breaker...very little to no insulation or fleece backer at all...go with the sentinel thermal over the Pamir Windstopper...the sentinel thermal kills it bad without being much more in weight while gaining so much more. Hope I helped.
JESSE - 2008-12-28warm soft shell
well-crafted with all the attributes of the Apex Bionic; the fit is slightly tighter than the non-thermal Apex Bionic due to the lining. If you expect to wear a fleece layer or a sweater under this softwhell you may need to get one size larger than usual. However, the inner fleece lining provides more warmth than a traditional soft shell. I would agree with the prior reviewer that by itself (with a very light underlayer) and sitting/standing still 45 degrees would probably be the lower comfort level. However, with a light-weight zip turtleneck and this softshell I was very comfortable hiking in 25 degree weather with a light wind. The shell should be protective for light to moderate rain and wind.
James - 2007-12-20TNF Apex Bionic Thermal
This jacket makes you feel cool and sporty when wearing it. The outershell feels like neoprene (wetsuit, beer bottle covers, etc.) The inner lining feels like teddy bear fur. The fir is a snug sport fit so it fits tigher than most jackets. It is very appropriate for light rain, light wind, and betwwen 45 and 65 degrees F. It does not keep you warm enough on its own below 45 degrees.
James - 2007-12-20TNF Apex Bionic Thermal
This jacket makes you feel cool and sporty when wearing it. The outershell feels like neoprene (wetsuit, beer bottle covers, etc.) The inner lining feels like teddy bear fur. The fir is a snug sport fit so it fits tigher than most jackets. It is very appropriate for light rain, light wind, and betwwen 45 and 65 degrees F. It does not keep you warm enough on its own below 45 degrees.
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Sizing Chart
| Small | Medium | Large | XLarge | XXLarge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neck Circumfrence | 14.5" | 15.5" | 16.5" | 17" | 18.5" |
| Chest | 38" | 41" | 44" | 47" | 50" |
| Waist | 28-30" | 32-34" | 36-38" | 40-42" | 42-44" |
| Hip | 37" | 40" | 43" | 46" | 49" |
| Sleeve length from center back | 32.5" | 33.5" | 34.5" | 35.5" | 36.5" |
| Inseam ( Regular) | 31" | 32" | 32.5" | 33.5" | 34" |
| Inseam ( Long ) | 33" | 34" | 34.5" | 35.5" | 36" |
Offered in colors: Asphalt Grey, Asphalt Grey/ Black, Basin Blue, Black, Cardinal Red, English Green, Mountain Blue and New Taupe Green. Available sizes, while supplies last, include size small, size medium, size large, size extra large and size extra extra large: s, m, l, xl, xxl.
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