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Nothing at that price is going to be actually waterproof. Would highly recommend laminated goretex if budget can stretch.
I prefer the look of the XT if that’s of any value.
Soul-
Yeah I definitely have low enough expectations on the waterproofness but if they're reasonably splashproof/ a quick shower I'll take it for now!
From what I can tell the R doesn't have pockets and the XT does so leaning towards them now alright... also the zipper cover on the XT looks a bit more comprehensive... I think I only really considered the R because they're basically DH pants which I wear all the time and know I find them comfortable.
Nahguavkire
Trying to choose between two seemingly samey adventure-ish pants is proving difficult...
Price is basically the same and they're both (allegedly) waterproof... Venture R seems more motocross and Venture XT seems more adventure. From what I can make out the XT has pockets (possibly) and R doesn't (possibly, it's not terribly clear from what I've found so far) which might tip the scales in favour of somewhere to put phone and wallet off the bike on a warmer day?
Anyone care to weigh in?
Alpinestars Venture XT
Alpinestars Venture R