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The North Face Apex Zeitgeist Zip

£60.00

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Light and stretchy, this soft shell jacket from The North Face fits so well that you’ll hardly notice you’re wearing it. It’s a pullover style, rather than full-zip, which makes it warmer and more weatherproof, although pullovers are harder to take on and off. It does a reasonable job of repelling a shower, and is extremely breathable. It excels for energetic walking in milder conditions.

Verdict: A minimalist option and not especially versatile, but great for more energetic walking, especially worn over a base layer in milder conditions, or as a spare layer in winter.

Colours: Lush green, molten red, atoll blue, black

Sizes: A-XL

Weight: 380g

Women’s version: Yes

Contact: 01539 738882; www.thenorthface.com