The Spika Recoil Performance Top – Men's (Olive Summit) is a technical hunting mid-layer engineered for thermal insulation, active moisture management, and unrestricted upper-body movement. Constructed from an eco-conscious blend of 92% recycled polyester and 8% elastane, this top features an internal brushed fleece lining designed to retain body heat during cold mornings and transitional weather. The exterior is treated with a PFC-free DWR (Durable Water Repellent) coating to shed morning dew, mist, and light drizzle. Designed with a relaxed fit and an extended step hem, it ensures continuous lower-back coverage while bending, climbing, or wearing a loaded hunting pack.

Key Features

• Thermal Fleece Interior: Brushed internal fleece lining provides direct warmth retention and next-to-skin or mid-layer comfort.
• 4-Way Stretch Mobility: Integrated 8% elastane fabric with flexible side panels accommodates dynamic movements like drawing a bow or mounting a firearm.
• Weather-Resistant Exterior: Treated with a PFC-free DWR finish to bead off light precipitation and brush moisture without requiring harmful chemicals.
• Active Ventilation & Storage: Built with a half-length (½) YKK neck zipper for manual heat regulation during high-output activity and a zippered external chest pocket for securing essential gear.
• Extended Step Hem: Tailored drop-tail design prevents the garment from riding up under the weight of a backpack harness or during steep ascents.

Product Specifications

• Product Type: Men's technical hunting top / mid-layer
• Material Composition: 92% Recycled Polyester, 8% Elastane
• Fabric Treatment: PFC-free DWR (Durable Water Repellent) finish
• Fit Profile: Relaxed fit
• Sizing Range (Chest Circumference): 103–108 cm (Size S) to 140–146 cm (Size 5XL)
• Sleeve Length Range: 83 cm (Size S) to 90 cm (Size 5XL)
• Hardware: Half-length (½) YKK neck zipper

Who is the Spika Recoil Performance Top for?

• Active spot-and-stalk hunters: Navigating steep terrain in cool transitional weather benefit from this technical hunting top's 92% recycled polyester and 8% elastane construction, which pairs thermal fleece retention with moisture-wicking stretch across standard sizing spanning 103–108 cm to 140–146 cm chest circumferences.
• Bowhunters and rifle hunters: Requiring unhindered upper-body articulation when drawing a bow or acquiring a sight picture rely on this technical mid-layer's 8% elastane 4-way stretch panels and 83 cm to 90 cm sleeve profiles to prevent binding across the back and shoulders.

Less suitable for: Continuous or heavy rainfall, which requires a dedicated seam-sealed waterproof hard shell; freezing or sub-zero conditions where an insulated high-loft puffy jacket is recommended above it; and hot or arid conditions, where a lightweight active base top is recommended instead.