If it's cold, and it's time to drop the clutch, this is the jacket. Water-resistant, breathable, stretchy and ready to rock.-Cedar Wright, The North Face- 1/2 Athlete, Rock Climber. For windy, cold weather activities, The North Face Apex Bionic 2 Jacket is a coveted soft shell that keeps you warm and windchill-free beneath its windproof exterior and comfortable fleece backer.