When you need a wind-stopping jacket on your hikes, zip on The North Face Men's Apex Bionic Hooded Softshell Jacket. Windproof and treated with a DWR finish to fend off light rain and dense fogs, the Apex works whether you're trudging around in coastal climates or sporadic mountain rain showers. The shell has plenty of stretch and is abrasion resistant, so it can take some abuse. Two hand and a secure chest pocket let you stash whatever you need for quick hike, and the media-compatible design lets you bring your tunes along for the hike.