Name: Amazing product. Looks great and performs.
Item: Women's Torrid APEX Jacket Custom
Rating: 5
Author: Candice

Candice 27th Jun 2020

Amazing product. Looks great and performs.

The Torid is my second piece of EE products and I absolutely love it. I had occasion to use it on a first backpacking trip of the season in PNW just recently. It shed light precip well, kept me cozy at night and in the morning, and packs up small. I loved that I got to pick the colors. I do wish EE had a customizable zipper color so I could go nuts with mismatched colors. That said, still cool to customize. The jacket is amazing and would recommend.

Alison 16th Feb 2020

Torrid Apex is great

I have worn it in 10-20 degree weather (10 with a shirt and fleece - 20 with a shirt only) and I was nice and warm. I have only used it for running around (snow is too deep to hike), but if it works this well with just ordinary daily activity, it will be fantastic for hiking.

Yappy 16th Feb 2020

Torrid

This jacket is a beast for it wieght by FAR warmer then anything I have owned . You listening ghost whisperer? I have had it out in the teens and it does it's job . The hood cozy and snug. I'm going to put ties on the zippers cuz they r basically useless . The pockets adequate . I've named this thing Toyo ..which is the main source of heat in Alaska ♥️

Cathey L 1st Feb 2020

A Heat Machine

I call this jacket my heat machine! I purchased the hooded jacket with 10D exterior charcoal gray fabric and 7D orange interior fabric, and it has kept me comfortable wearing only one layer underneath as cold as the mid 20s. I have found that I can also turn it inside out and wear it with the orange on the outside when hiking during hunting season. I also added lightweight pulls on each of the zippers to better grasp them with cold or gloved fingers. I've worn down jackets for years, but this jacket is much warmer.

Ann Wheatcroft 13th Dec 2019

Torrid Apex jacket

Comfy. Soft. Cozy. Can’t hike in it, too hot for my climate (Pacific Northwest) but put it on right away after hike, so toasty. The pockets are perfect and hood fits nicely. The large fits me perfectly, I’m 5’5” 150lbs. Love it. Can’t wait to wear it with my torrid pants as a sleep system with the quilt. Definitely recommend this jacket.

Rebecca 21st Oct 2019

warm but short

The jacket kept me warm doing minimal activity around camp. I am 5'2" and 125lbs, wish I would have ordered a medium instead of the small. Also it isn't long enough to go over my butt.

Elisabetta 10th Sep 2019

Favorite piece of gear

I 100% recommend this jacket: it’s very warm and incredibly light. It was one of my favorite pieces of gear on my PCT thru hike. It kept me warm from the cold desert nights to the last chilly mornings in Washington through the crazy amount of snow of the Sierra. It’s very comfortable both to wear at camp or to actively hike in it. The 7D fabric, both inside and outside, was a great choice too: it’s actually very resistant and it feels great on the skin. I have been really impressed by this jacket (weight, warmth, durability...) and I would definitely buy it again!

Tami Mazz 13th May 2019

Worth the wait!

After a long period of researching every backpacking jacket available (and there are MANY), I decided to go with this one (never mind that I was sold when I heard Darwin say he loved it). It is custom made and I was patient (somewhat...I looked at my order every day to see if it changed from "fulfillment"). It was absolutely worth the wait.

It's lightweight and great for backpacking. Though you can put it all into a pocket, the jacket doesn't offer the ability to close that pocket. However, I've determined that it's not really necessary. It pretty much stays in the pocket. It takes up very little space and it very lightweight.

It's warm. Very warm. I ordered the 20D outside, 7D inside. So far, it's exactly what I needed. I've been outside when it was 20 degrees and was comfortable in a t-shirt (actually started to sweat). I'll be taking it with me when I hike the Chicago Basin so I might be updating this after that experience. I will say that my super smart and amazing boyfriend said I should have ordered 10D, 7D but I never accept his "suggestions". Before making a decision, I would do a little more research on that aspect because I honestly feel like my jacket will keep me a bit more dry and I didn't mind the minuscule amount of extra weight. It really is preference.

As far as sizing, I'm 5'3 and 158 pounds (most days) and I ordered a medium which fits. It's snug at the wrists but has been nice when it's windy and cold. I can wear a sweater under it and it's comfortable but I have friends that like clothing a little more loose and would suggest one size larger for them.

For those purchasing for looks, I think it looks fab. I'm not a fashion guru and have often been called out by friends (seriously though...tennis shoes and skirts ARE cool) on my wardrobe but have had many compliments.

Overall, I would purchase this jacket again if needed (I tend to lose things often...it could happen).

Amy Forinash 5th May 2019

I want to use it for everything.

I bought this jacket for backpacking as my previous (down) backpacking jackets were getting pretty flat. It's so comfortable that I started wearing it to work. I had to force myself to hang it where I couldn't see it so I wouldn't be tempted to wear it all the time so I wouldn't wear it out before I needed it for backpacking! I love that I can throw it on at rest stops over my sweaty shirt and it doesn't make the insulation wither.

Monique 25th Jan 2019

The Women's Torrid Apex Jacket is a prime example of EE's amazing product line!

This jacket did not disappoint! I got the hooded size small with purple 10D outer and graphite 7D inner. It is soooo warm and the 7D on the inside is so incredibly soft. EE's size chart is also pretty spot on. I was a bit worried since I am normally an XS in most clothing, but the small fit so much better than I anticipated! For reference, I am 5'1 & 115 lbs. My only complaints are that the sleeves are a bit long (honestly, this is kind of a positive since this just gives me a bit more insulation in the arms due to the snugness of the wrist closures) and the elastic on the waist is a touch baggier than I'd prefer. All in all though, this is truly a great jacket! This will definitely be my go-to jacket for all of my chilly, outdoor pursuits.

Hayley 19th Jan 2019

Best Jacket Ever!

Best jacket ever!!!!! So comfortable. I wear it almost every day in the winter. I’m comfortable in it in temperatures between 55-15 degrees. Super breathable. I can wear it down to 15 degrees with just a warm sweater and t-shirt. Truly amazing jacket. Best thing for backpacking too. Compresses down to a really small size. You won’t regret getting it.

Amber M 11th Jan 2019

Women's Torrid APEX Jacket Custom

I love this jacket! The Torrid is well made and has exceeded my expectations. I went with 10D outside and 7D inside. It's amazingly lightweight and extremely warm just as advertised. It's been my go to jacket since I received it a month ago. The fit is perfect. It's just roomy enough for layering, but also snug enough if you don't. Wish I had ordered one sooner.

Jeanette J 9th Jan 2019

Torrid jacket

I LOVE my new jacket. It is super lightweight but very WARM. I have the Ghost Whispere but it was never warm enough for me so I got this instead. It is fantastic!!!

Judy Seelye 10th Nov 2018

Women’s torrid apex jacket

I love this jacket. It has been a fabulous hiking jacket. I am a cold person. I have difficulty keeping warm. This jacket is very light weight, it’s like wearing no jacket at all. Normally I wear lots of layers to keep warm, but with this jacket I can wear a long sleeved-light weight wicking shirt with the jacket and be toasty warm. The jacket will be wet on the inside after hours of hiking, I simply turn it inside out and it dries in no time at all.

Debbie H 24th Oct 2018

Torrid Apex Jacket

Love this jacket! This is my main backpacking jacket due to being lightweight, compacts well and keeps me warm and toasty.

Women's Torrid APEX Jacket Custom