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Arc'teryx LEAF has made a contribution to modern combat clothing with the discontinued Talos series. It is only logical that improvements and changes are made based on field experiences to bring out a new line. Not to mention, manufacturers also want to make a profit. The new Combat series from Arc'teryx is called Assault AR and consists of pants, combat shirt, and a Recce Shirt (a lightweight BDU-style jacket). Today we present to you the Arc'teryx Assault AR.

It is clear where the Assault AR comes from: from the Talos. This pair of pants is also made of the proven 50% nylon / 50% cotton blend with reinforced Cordura knee areas where knee protectors can be inserted.

While in the Talos series the knee protector had to be placed on the inside of the pants, now it can be done from the outside, which is a real improvement. To do this, open the bottom of the knee area (with Velcro) and insert the protector.

Here, a 10mm thick foam protector is included, which is anatomically pre-shaped. Of course, you can also use the Arc'teryx Knee Caps and thread the straps out through openings for a perfect fit.

The lower strap is simply threaded through the Velcro opening of the insert - so there are only two holes per leg. The Cordura area is slightly shorter than in the Talos series, giving the pants a better look when not using protectors.

The cut of the Assault Pant is still athletic, but slightly wider than its predecessor. Due to the wider cut, the waistband of the pants is also wider, but this can be adjusted with Velcro straps and an elastic waistband on the AR version. This allows for wearing warmer layers underneath comfortably.

The belt loops are now more generously designed and the eyelets at the ends of the loops have been removed. Instead of the two buttons used to open the pants in the Talos series, a Canadian slotted button is now used, while the zipper remains. The eyelets for suspenders have also been removed.

Compared to the Crye Combat Pants and the Talos series, the pocket configuration of the Arc'teryx AR has unfortunately been reduced: now there are only hand pockets, two knife pockets, two back pockets, and two thigh pockets. The knife pockets are no longer reinforced (in the Talos series, they were made of Cordura), but they still have a reinforcement (presumably plastic) in the upper area. They are also much deeper now - a multitool disappears completely inside and is therefore difficult to retrieve.

The thigh pockets have been clearly improved. They now have a larger flap that is closed with two Velcro fastenings instead of one. Additionally, the flap is no longer stitched at the front and back but can be completely opened. Inside, there are three loops for securing equipment and 2 small Velcro points to secure the flap inside. This creates an improvised dump pouch. The thigh pockets are slightly larger than in the Talos series, but the nice flat design has been retained. For the hand and back pockets, mesh has been chosen for the inside, contributing to better airflow in warmer regions. We sorely miss the lower leg pockets - they were perfectly positioned and just the right size for holding AR15 or even AR10 magazines.

The leg cuff has also been adjusted. The predecessor had an inner leg with an elastic cord, which perfectly secured the pants without tightening the outer leg around the boot. The AR version only has a Velcro strap to adjust the width of the pant leg. This is unfortunate and should definitely be reversed in the next generation.

A significant change has been made to the color palette. Arc'teryx LEAF now offers Ranger Green – shown here is the Assault AR in Ranger Green next to the TALOS in Crocodile – in addition to Crocodile, Wolf, and Multicam options.

The pants weigh 760 grams and are made in El Salvador.

CONCLUSION: The Arc'teryx Assault AR is the successor to the Talos series. But is it successful? There are many good new features, such as the large cargo pockets with useful features, the waist adjustment system, and the external insertion option, to name a few. Unfortunately, there are also some negative points like the absence of lower leg pockets and the adjustable inner leg. The price has also increased: now €50 more for the solid color version and €35 more for Multicam than in the Talos series. However, at least soft protectors are now included. Those who can live with these criticisms will receive a perfectly crafted pair of pants that, unlike the Crye Combat Pant, looks more discreet without compromising on functionality. The addition of Ranger Green is definitely great and a fantastic complement to Crocodile – especially when paired together.

One possible explanation for the "downgrades" could be the absence