Osprey Levity 45 – Pack Review However, we have been quietly waiting in the shadows for a multi-day Ultralight pack to come out of the Osprey camp, and now, oh …
Jason Lorch

Jason Lorch
Born and grew up in Wales but now a fully fledged Aussie. A passionate mountain biker, hiker and general nature addict. I'm also a bit of a muso and enjoy a good craft beer every now and again (probably too often). I hope what we do here at Tyres and Soles will inspire people to get out there and experience first hand, the natural wonders that surround them. So, pump up those tyres, don your favourite boots. Grab a mate, a partner, a pet… and head out into nature. But tell us all about it when you get back.
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Hiking, Trail Running and CampingReviewed By Us
NEMO Tensor – Sleeping Pad Review
by Jason Lorchby Jason LorchSweet Dreams are Guaranteed with The New NEMO Tensor Sleeping Pads A good night’s sleep under the stars can literally be the difference between a magical experience or a complete …
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Hiking, Trail Running and CampingReviewed By Us
Salomon S Lab Ultra – Shoe Review
by Jason Lorchby Jason LorchSalomon’s Latest S-LAB Ultra Could Be The Secret Weapon You’ve Been Searching For When legendary French athlete Francois D’haene provides invaluable input into the design and testing, it’s no wonder …
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Lander Cairn – Accessory Review
by Jason Lorchby Jason LorchThe Lander Cairn Is Shining The Way For All Other Lanterns The hideous white glare of the typical camp lantern is something akin to creating a scene from a refugee …
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Mountain BikingReviewed By Us
Feel The Difference with the Source Hipster Hydration Pack
by Jason Lorchby Jason LorchSource Hipster – Pack Review With the trend of riding sans backpack we’ve seen a steady march of the hip pack over recent years, so let’s take a look at …
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NEMO Dagger 2P – Tent Review
by Jason Lorchby Jason LorchNEMO Set a New Benchmark with Their Two Person Lightweight Tent, The Dagger. A tent purchase is equivalent to buying a car in the world of hiking. It’s one of …
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Mountain BikingReviewed By Us
Dakine Vectra Jersey / Pace Shorts – Apparel Review
by Jason Lorchby Jason LorchEveryone Knows, You Never Go Full Camo! Dakine MTB offer a snazzy two-tone design with their Vectra 3/4 sleeve jersey and Pace shorts so you don’t need to worry about …
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Onza, Onza, Onza, Oi, Oi, Oi! “Who are Onza?” Well, for those of you who rode in the 90’s you’d know the name only too well, if not, don’t worry …
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NOW, what do we have here? It’s the XFLOW mtb helmet, that’s what! When it comes to purchasing MTB protection, the helmet has to be one of the most scrutinised …
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Optimus Elektra FE Cook System – Stove Review
by Jason Lorchby Jason LorchLet’s Get This Fire Started! Cooking on a camp fire is great. It’s the cherry on that proverbial “Yes, we’re camping!! cake. Campfires lift your spirits when cold, hypnotise us …
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Hiking, Trail Running and CampingMountain BikingReviewed By Us
The Shredly MULTISPORT…One Short to Rule Them All
by Jason Lorchby Jason LorchShredly MULTISPORT Short – Apparel Review We all have our MTB and hiking-specific shorts and we often fall into the trap of spending a lot of our hard-earned cash on …
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Pelican Traveler Bottle…Bottles That Hold More Than Your Belly Can! The age of the plastic bottle is over. Long lasting, environmentally friendly drink bottles have become the standard, and now, …