{"id":3986,"date":"2011-10-23T10:22:29","date_gmt":"2011-10-23T17:22:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gearguide.info\/?p=3986"},"modified":"2014-02-15T20:08:55","modified_gmt":"2014-02-16T04:08:55","slug":"tnf-apex-mckinley-jacket-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gearguide.info\/2011\/10\/23\/tnf-apex-mckinley-jacket-review\/","title":{"rendered":"TNF Apex McKinley Jacket Review"},"content":{"rendered":"
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First Impressions<\/h2>\n

You can feel it in the air. Summer has turned to Fall and Winter isn\u2019t far behind. As the mornings start dipping into the 40s, it’s time for an extra layer. And that\u2019s when I turn to The North Face\u2019s Apex McKinley Jacket. This good looking softshell jacket joined the GearGuide rotation a little less than a year ago and quickly became one of our go-to pieces from Fall through early Spring. <\/p>\n

Features<\/h2>\n

The North Face makes the Apex McKinley from their proprietary Apex ClimateBlock fabric. It\u2019s a recycled polyester softshell that\u2019s treated with a durable water repellent (DWR) finish. The North Face makes a number of other products from this fabric including running gear, gloves and a myriad of other jackets. In the case of the Apex McKinley, The North Face lined the jacket with a soft fleece to provide more protection and heat retention. It\u2019s a nice feature, but tends to make the jacket a little difficult to pull over long sleeve shirts and sweaters. <\/p>\n

Specs<\/strong>
\nConstruction: Stitched and welded seams
\nFabric: TNF Apex recycled polyester softshell, DWR finish
\nWeight: 25 oz\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Outside on the Apex McKinley, you\u2019ll find three pockets \u2013 one on the upper right chest and two handwarmers. Cuffs include hook and loop tabs to customize the fit around the wrist.
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