Alpinestars Andes V3 Drystar Pants

Alpinestars Andes V3 Drystar — All-Season Adventure Pants

The Andes V3 is Alpinestars' go-to adventure touring pant. Drystar waterproofing, removable thermal liner, Bio Flex knee armor included at the price point. Pairs directly with the Andes V3 Drystar Jacket.

Materials & Vegan Verification

Reinforced polyfabric polyester outer shell with integrated Drystar® waterproof membrane. Fully verified vegan. Drystar is Alpinestars' proprietary synthetic membrane — no animal content. The polyester outer has no leather reinforcements. Removable thermal liner is 100% synthetic. All adjustment points use buckles and stretch panels, no animal-derived elastic.

Protection (EN 17092-4:2020 Class A)

• Bio Flex CE Level 1 knee armor (included, height-adjustable)
• Hip armor pockets included (armor not standard — upgrade recommended)
• Zippered thigh ventilation
• YKK connection zipper for Andes Drystar jacket integration

Fit & Features

Adventure-touring cut sized for upright riding. Adjustable waist buckle system accommodates layering. Thigh zip vents open fully for warm-weather riding. Removable full-length thermal liner for cold days. Leg width adjustment at cuffs for boot clearance.

Vegan Verification Checklist

• ✅ Polyester shell — no leather reinforcements
• ✅ Drystar membrane — synthetic fluoropolymer
• ✅ Bio Flex armor — synthetic polymer
• ✅ Thermal liner — synthetic fill
• ✅ No wool elastic or animal-fiber trims

Verdict

The Andes V3 is the accessible entry point for CE-certified adventure pants. Not the highest CE class, but properly waterproof, armored, and sized for European adventure riding. Selected for budget-conscious riders who need all-weather protection without the premium price of GORE-TEX laminates.

Verify current certification at point of purchase.