Designed with the same concept as the Stratum GTX jacket, this product starts off with a vented in-boot moto pant that's AA rated for impact and abrasion, with copious armor coverage provided by adjustable Level 2 SEEFLEX knee protectors, and Level 1 hip armor.

The second component of this "pant system" is an over-the-boot, 3L Gore-Tex shell that shell has two sizable thigh vents, and no fewer than four fully functional pockets. 

In certain conditions a rider could run these on their own as a sort of gentleman's motocross pant. After all they're rated as a standalone AA-rated protective garment, and come complete with lux leather inlays for gripping a tank while navigating rough, off camber terrain.

Mesh pants have never been as much of a thing as mesh jackets, but if one were to, say, find themselves fixing to take repeated attempts of a rocky hero section on the Arizona BDR, or maybe navigating some technical singletrack in the 100 percent humidity of a southern summer—these pants are going to breathe better than just about anything we've seen.

They've got wide-gauge mesh behind the knees, tighter-weave material in more critical abrasion areas, and will evacuate heat as well as any design on the market.

That said we expect these to be mostly used in conjunction with the Gore-Tex shell. Which is no slouch itself, and not everyone's going to be game to wear the base-layer space pajamas on their own. Plus, multiple layers always mean better abrasion resistance.

The inner pant zips into the waist of the shell with a circumferential hip-to-hip zipper for unified fit and function.

*Not to be confused with the short connection zipper, for tying into the matching Stratum GTX Jacket, or any equipped with the matching zipper.

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On one hand, these pants are eye-poppingly high priced.

On the other hand, consider that they kill several birds with one stone. 

They're (1) a technical AA rated off-road pant; (2) a Gore-Tex touring pant that can button up for a monsoon, or run with open vents for in-between weather, on or off-road; they also serve as (3) a flexible Gore-Tex rain pant, which could be paired with your favorite armored riding jeans. 

That might seem like a bit of a stretch, but your'e going to want to have all the justifications at hand as possible when it comes time to drop a cool G on a pair of pants.

And at the end of the day, armor ends up sloshing around a bit in oversized Gore-Tex touring pants, but with this system, the close-fitting inner pant makes sure they armor stays in place, freeing the overpant from the need to house said armor. It's a good system, and one we expect to see more of in the future.

The pants come with all the bells-and-whistle adjustments one would expect. With a built-in belt, additional side-strap Velcro adjusters, and adjustable cuffs for making a nice seal on the boot.

FACTORY SPECS:

• Adjustable knee protection
• Adjustable waist belt
• Adjustment tab at ankle
• Two back pockets on back
• Two slit pockets on front
• Two waterproof slit pockets on front
  
• Adjustable protector pockets
• B-lock button closure at front
• Double textile calves
  Secondary, reinforcing textile layer at the calves to protect underlying laminate.
• Easy entrance zipper at side seam
• External hang loop
  Whether carrying the jacket or hanging it out to dry after a wet ride, the sturdy external hang loop is a practical addition to the design.
• grip panel at seat
• Short connection zipper
  The short connection zipper is the shorter, simpler and quicker choice of our two connection zipper options. It lets you zip the motorcycle jacket and motorcycle pants together as one. For comfort and for safety.
• Stretch at ankle
  The stretch at the ankle of this garment allows for more freedom of movement and comfort when being worn, as well as easy on/off.
• Stretch at calf
• Stretch at legs
• 3L GORE-TEX fabric
• Ventilation panels on upper legs
  The ventilation panels on this garment allow for optimal airflow to keep the body cool while riding.
• Ventilation zippers on upper legs

Protection:

• 3D mesh protector pockets
• Protective print at knees
• SEEFLEX CE-level 2 Knee Protectors
  Certified CE-level 2 according to the new norm EN 1621-1:2012 the SEEFLEX protector is the latest innovation from the in-house R&D department. The new norm also tests the impact levels in various temperature ranges. The SEEFLEX protectors easily surpass the new norm without sacrificing wearer comfort.
• SEESMART CE-level 1 Hip Protectors
  SEESMART hip protectors offer the highest level of flexibility while still passing the EN 1621-1:2012 CE-level 1 impact tests, in both normal and hot (T+) conditions.

Outer shell material:

• 3L GORE-TEX Pro Armacor fabric
  The 3L GORE-TEX Pro Armacor fabric technology utilizes a blend of high-tech fibers that offer excellent tear and abrasion resistance, while still being light in weight and allowing mobility and flexibility.
• 3L nylon 200D GORE-TEX fabric
  Triple-layered, waterproof GORE-TEX 200D nylon fabric.
• 3L GORE-TEX nylon 400D fabric   
  GORE-TEX shells are made for riding in extreme conditions. The fabric is made of rugged 400 denier high-tenacity nylon that delivers superior abrasion and tear resistance. A high-performance GORE-TEX membrane is bonded to a tough outer material and inner lining. The benefits of a 3-layer are less water pick up of the outer layer which results in breathable comfort for all weather conditions.
• Parkskin
• Polyester mesh
• PWR|Shell mesh
  This PWR|Shell is knitted in an open structure, to allow for breathability and flexibility, which maintains comfort as well as safety.
• PWR|Shell ripstop stretch
  Durability and great abrasion resistance are the defining characteristics of PWR|Shell, thanks to its special ripstop weaving. Thick reinforcement threads are interwoven at regular intervals into the fabric in a crosshatch pattern known as ripstop.
• PWR|Shell stretch
• Sure grip
  Sure grip fabric or leather features a special, texturized print, which offers an excellent grip under high-performance riding conditions.
• Laminated reflection at calves, upper legs, waistband and logo on back.