Athlete Pick
Hand-picked favorites from our sponsored team of professional athletes.
Kick-start aerobic assaults on the mountain wearing this windproof soft-shell jacket designed for maximum mobility. Windproof GORE WINDSTOPPER® SCUBA blocks bone-chilling wind during your ascent when worn as an outer layer, or as a lightweight mid-layer in harsher conditions. TNF™ Apex enhances overall stretch and mobility during fast-moving mountain adventures. Stretch woven side panels increase breathability while reducing bulk, allowing you to stay scrappy while traversing technical terrain. Zippered handwarmer pockets are designed to remain accessible while you’re wearing a climbing harness or a pack.
TNF™ Apex soft shell fabrics are a signature material, researched and developed exclusively by The North Face®. TNF™ Apex offers the dynamic duo of a tightly woven abrasion-phobic face for protection, and a soft-brushed interior for performance and comfort. Built to stretch for comfort and mobility, TNF™ Apex is also treated with our Durable Water Resistant (DWR) finish to achieve the ideal balance between weather resistance and breathability.
TNF™ Apex Aerobic The lightest and most breathable of the TNF™ Apex fabrics, TNF™ Apex Aerobic offers the greatest stretch and mobility, making it ideal for running, cycling and other highly mobile aerobic activities.
TNF™ Apex ClimateBlock The most protective TNF™ Apex fabric, TNF™ Apex ClimateBlock is virtually waterproof and windproof while also maintaining a comfortable level of breathability. The fabric is ideal for trekking, skiing and snowshoeing in challenging, inclement weather conditions.
TNF™ Apex Universal The most versatile of the TNF™ Apex Fabrics, TNF™ Apex Universal is both breathable and water resistant, making it ideal across a wide range of activities and weather conditions.
WINDSTOPPER® Soft Shells offer total wind protection and maximum breathability, combining the comfort of a soft mid-layer and the water resistance of a shell, all in one garment. WINDSTOPPER® Soft Shells keep you comfortable and provide the freedom of movement you need for enhanced performance in a wide range of activities and weather conditions.
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