First Lite Men's Kiln Quarter Zip - Specter

From frosty September mornings to late-October sits, the Kiln Quarter Zip delivers the versatile comfort hunters rely on. Evolved from the best-selling Chama QZ, it adds a mid-coverage collar and quarter-zip ventilation to a re-engineered fit in First Lite’s 250 Merino-X fabric—giving you breathable warmth, fast dry times, and natural odor control for long days in the field.

Why It Works

Midweight 250 Merino-X uses ultrafine 18.5-micron merino in a high-loft interlock knit with a touch of spandex. The result is a durable, quiet layer that insulates, wicks, and stretches—comfortable next to skin as a base or over a tee as a midlayer.

Features

• Layering position: midlayer; can be worn as a first layer
• True to size fit for wearing over or under other layers
• 18.5-micron merino wool for next-to-skin comfort and odor resistance
• Interlock knit for high-loft insulation and moisture management
• Quarter-zip neck for on-demand ventilation and temperature control
• Modified raglan sleeves move seams off the shoulders for pack comfort
• Flatlock seams for reduced chafe during long hikes and sits
• Machine wash; line dry for longevity
• Specter camouflage for versatile whitetail concealment

Specs

• Material: Merino-X (95% merino wool / 5% spandex)
• Fabric weight: 250 midweight
• Cut: second layer
• Actual weight: 13 oz
• Use: early to mid-season as a base; stack under insulation as temps drop

Best Use Cases

• Hiking to the stand and cooling down with the quarter-zip open
• All-day sits where odor resistance and quiet fabric matter
• Layering flexibility from the Rockies to the oak flats