Customer Reviews The North Face Apex Bionic 3 Hoodie

I've worn this jacket for two years before writing this review. It's become an essential travel piece for me when the temperature drops. It's hard to pack a bulky winter coat when you plan on using multiple forms of transportation on a trip. This coat, with layering is all you need. I've worn it from 0-60 Fahrenheit in wind and precipitation. Skiing in Japan, pheasant hunting in South Dakota, checking out a new city. I've always stayed warm and dry.

Perfect fit! Love the look and feel of this coat! Highly recommend

Its the great

I used to have one of these jackets from long ago (or a predecessor) and it was a much more high tech piece of clothing than this version. Nonetheless, the windblocking and warmth are fantastic, especially compared to similar jackets from Patagonia and OR. My two design gripes are: the hood is quite small (not tight, it just doesn't come up all the way over your head) and it has a bulky, ugly seam across the chest that makes the jacket bunch in a way that is less flattering than a flat chest would be.

I had the original of this jacket and loved it. Unfortuntely it was lost on a trip two years ago, and I have wanted to replace it ever since. Luckily I knew the size I needed and it was super easy to reorder again. This new one looks and feels as great as the original. The material feels ever so slightly thinner and stiffer (ie less warm) I'm not sure if it's slightly less lining inside or the outer fabric has depreciated in quality. It's not enough to be a problem and I am still happy with the purchase. If you never owned the original you wouldn't notice/mind.

This jacket is warm and a great wind blocker

Great jacket - protects against wind and rain

Nice hoodie and weatherproof

Love it. Wish the hood would detachable

This was a gift for my brother. He loved it.

fits well and snug. good length for the arms. fits true to size but buy a size larger if you plan to wear a lot underneath.

looks too small for size

Stiff and not the best quality. Seems like products have gone down hill

Is great , alternative to a sweater and coat but it feels i am wearing bubble wrap, maybe is just me. It does keep me warm but i doubt is a snow day thing to wear alone.

Not as warm as I thought it would be

not too thick/bulky but insulated perfectly from wind and cold weather. perfect jacket for early spring (cold/wet) weather.

Nice jacket. Nice weight. Comfortable and good looking. I received complements on it. Wish it had closures or draw strings on the wrists and waist.

Nice jacket. Nice weight. Comfortable and good looking. I received complements on it. Wish it had closures or draw strings on the wrists and waist.

In the cold weather, and the rain

The hoodie is perfect for late winter days, especially if you're wearing a sweater under. I found it to be a little bit oversize, so you might consider sizing down, and the sleeves are bit longer. The outer layer is definitely a good water repellent.

My favorite jacket. Layer it or wear it by itself, it's the best everytime.

Wish it was a bit more insulating. Decent light weight jacket for spring and early fall

Wish it was a bit more insulating. Decent light weight jacket for spring and early fall

Not as comfortable as other NF jackets I own but love the lean design and thin feeling with the warmth that jacket is able to provide. Works great at freezing and above temps.

Have an original Apex Bionic Hoodie, I travel for work and wear it everywhere. I love it but wish it were longer. My initial impressions so far: ABH_03 is 1" longer. Feels thinner / more breathable. Shell is less stiff, but I like the stiffer shell of ABH_01. Might be less warm in 20-30 degree weather, compared to ABH_01, but we'll see... For ABH_04, would like to see: -2" longer (sleeves are perfect, though) -Draw-string cuffs -Hidden thumb loops -A secret pocket for Tricot gloves that hangs them vertically and keeps 'em flat. Also would like to see an Apex Bionic Tri-Climate or parka, maybe.