The North Face: Apex Flex GTX® VS Apex Flex GTX® 2.0

2017 marked the debut of The North Face Apex Flex GTX® Jacket and this 12 months it’s again with a posse permitting you to rock your favorite Gore-Tex® coat within the metropolis, on the slopes and on the paths. Wherever the rain is falling, the Apex Flex GTX® jacket gives the waterproof safety you’ll be able to rely on.

Accessible in an extended becoming trench, a parka and a hooded jacket, the Apex Flex can simply fulfill any raincoat wants, each for city and lively pursuits. The principle mannequin within the assortment is the Apex Flex GTX® jacket which is now accessible in an up to date 2.0 model. What’s the distinction between the unique and the two.0? We’ve bought the small print under so that you choose which one is greatest to your wants.

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The Major Variations
Apex Flex GTX® Jacket

  • Zippered pocket situated close to the underside of the left sleeve
  • 27.5″ middle again size
  • Matte polyurethane (PU) middle entrance zip
  • 680g
  • Hand pockets lined with a clean-finish kissing welt
Apex Flex GTX® Jacket 2.0

  • Zippered pocket situated on the left chest
  • 28″ middle again size
  • Vislon entrance zipper protected by inside draft flap
  • 453g
  • Safe-zip hand pockets with invisible zips

The North Face Apex Flex GTX® Jacket

The unique thought behind the design of the Apex Flex GTX® was to create a water-proof jacket that was versatile and provided the mobility wanted for demanding alpine pursuits. The North Face believes that somber, overcast climate isn’t any excuse to keep away from outside actions and encourages all outside lovers to hunt shelter within the Apex Flex jacket and by no means cease exploring.

Ladies’s Apex Flex GTX® Jacket

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Ladies’s Apex Flex GTX® 2.0 Jacket

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Males’s Apex Flex GTX® Jacket

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Males’s Apex Flex GTX® 2.0 Jacket

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Crafted with stretch material, the Apex Flex is versatile and gives elevated mobility which reinforces the consolation and flexibility of the garment. This enhanced mobility makes it perfect for alpine pursuits and different mountain adventures in undesirable climate situations. A delicate knit backer on the inside of the jacket gives consolation in order that it may be worn with out a further layer and nonetheless really feel delicate subsequent to pores and skin. Further fashions corresponding to the ditch and parka provide a extra city look whereas nonetheless offering distinctive climate safety.

Apex Flex GTX® VS Apex Flex GTX® 2.0

The principle distinction between the Apex Flex GTX® and the Apex Flex GTX® 2.0 is the load. Further variations embody technical options and a zippered chest pocket as a substitute of a zippered forearm pocket. Should you cherished the primary mannequin, you’re definitely going to like the two.0 mannequin.

The Apex Flex GTX® 2.0 weighs a whopping 227 grams lower than the Apex Flex GTX® so if the load of your merchandise are a severe shopping for issue, this up to date model is bound to fulfill your wants. If weight isn’t an element and you’re merely trying to find a dependable raincoat, both mannequin will certainly do the trick.

Though they do share colourways, for this season, there are extra color selections to select from with the Apex Flex GTX® 2.0 mannequin in comparison with the Apex Flex GTX®.

Total Verdict

All in all, these jackets are very comparable apart from small variations which had been added solely to enhance the unique design. Every jacket is part of The North Face Apex Flex GTX® assortment and was designed with alpine pursuits in thoughts, nevertheless, this jacket nonetheless makes an ideal on a regular basis raincoat for these on the lookout for dependable safety. In case you are on the lookout for a technical 3-layer GORE-TEX® raincoat to maintain you protected against the weather that gives excellent freedom of motion, is breathable, extremely sturdy and exceptionally snug, these jackets are for you.

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