Outdoor Gear

Equip yourself to sleep in the wild

Hiking and bushcraft often take place over several days. That's why you need all the bivouac gear you need for a good night's sleep, without getting cold. Sleep is essential for recuperating after a day of intense effort, during which you will have swallowed a lot of positive elevation changes.

For this, you need at least a sleeping bag. The purpose of a sleeping bag is to trap body heat and prevent it from escaping. Down or synthetic, they protect you from the coolness of the air. Take advantage of the best brands on Lyophilise.fr: Therm-a-Rest or Nemo. For added warmth, a sack sheet is a good complement.

Next, the sleeping bag can be coupled with various accessories to enhance your comfort. If you sleep on the ground, you'll need a mattress. There are three types: foam mattresses, inflatable mattresses and self-inflating mattresses. To find out the differences between each, take a look at our hiking mattress buying guide. The purpose of a mattress is to insulate you from the ground (where the coolness comes from) and to provide comfort by preventing you from lying on hard ground.

Lovers of nights under the stars will stop there. But for the vast majority, owning a tent is a must. It protects against rain, wind and insects. The most widespread are the 2-person tents, but there are also tents for 1, 3 and 4 people. At Lyophilise & Co, we select lightweight, quality tents. Our models are durable and will accompany you on your adventures for many years to come. If you appreciate comfort, dome tents are appreciated for the large interior space they offer.

If you sleep high up, you don't need a mattress or tent. But you will need a hammock. Contrary to popular belief, a hammock isn't just for napping. It's also great for a full night's sleep. You won't suffer any backache, and the rocking motion of the hammock will help you fall into a deep sleep more quickly.

To protect you from the wind and rain, the tarp is a good solution. It attaches to the top of your hammock and is completely waterproof. Water will run off around your hammock and you'll stay dry.

Discover everything you need for cooking

In addition to sleep, food is essential when hiking. It's a high-energy activity. So you need to be constantly replenished, and you can't afford to miss a single meal. It's best to eat high-calorie, nutrient-rich meals such as freeze-dried meals. To this end, it's important to bring along the minimum equipment needed to prepare meals.

We're also well aware that for an outdoor activity, it's best to be as light as possible. That's why we present you with stoves that are light and easy to carry. They're also compact and high-performance. We have :

• gas stoves,
• wooden stoves,
• alcohol stoves,
• multi-fuel stoves,
• solar cookers, etc.

These stoves are easy to use and designed with a safety system to prevent fire. There are also self-heating stoves, which require no fire or gas. These are safer, as all you need is a little water to pour over the heaters to trigger the system. The latter is highly recommended, as it will lighten your travel bag even more. In fact, if you opt for self-heating equipment, you won't need a stove or gas.

You can choose between zip bags and flameless heaters. With these, you can easily heat your meals and drinks.

To complete your equipment, we offer popotes, which sit securely on any type of stove. Our titanium popotes are among our best-sellers, as they are both sturdy and ultra-light. You can use them to prepare food, heat water or cook freeze-dried meals. You'll also find cutlery for serving and eating.

All these accessories are practical for your outings. They're lightweight, durable and compact. They're perfect for concocting tasty dishes while spending a convivial moment with friends.

For those who like comfort, Lyophilise & Co also offers a wide range of pots and pans for refined cooking. Finally, if you don't like cooking, you'll appreciate our isothermal food holders. These keep your meals hot or cold for several hours.

Everything you need for hydration

The third most important aspect of hiking and bushcraft is hydration. It's even more important than nutrition. The more we walk or run, the more liters of water we lose, which are essential to our survival. It's important to replace them immediately to avoid severe dehydration. The best beverage for this purpose is water.

Hydration is certainly essential, but should we drink just any water? The answer is undoubtedly: no! It's true that you can carry water with you, but this can quickly become a heavy burden. You'll have to replenish your supplies in nature. However, the water found there is not always drinkable, even if it is clear. It can be polluted by protozoa, bacteria and even viruses. That's why it's important to carry water purification equipment.

We offer a wide range of water filters. They are effective in eliminating all pathogens present in water. On our site, you'll find a wide range of water filters:

• Pump water filters: perfect for filtering turbid water. If you don't have only muddy water available, you can drink it without any risk.
• Some models are even effective against viruses.
• Gravity water filters are ideal for drinking clean water, wherever you are in the world. It's even easier to use than pump filters. You can filter your water effortlessly.
• For example, you'll find the LifeStraw Mission gravity filter, which effectively sifts out viruses;
• water filter straws: for individual use, you can opt for filter straws. Their main advantage is that they are lightweight. However, you can't use them to filter turbid water, as they can clog up.
• This is still the most common hiking accessory;
• filter bottles: highly effective, they are also suitable for all types of outdoor activity. Simply fill the reservoir and drink.
• As you drink, the water is instantly filtered;
• water purifier: unlike a water filter, a water purifier is necessarily effective against viruses. A good way to avoid catching a disease when you're in a remote area.

All these accessories are lightweight and easy to carry. They're also easy to store and won't take up too much space. You'll also find chemical filtration systems on our site. Behind the scary name, there's nothing rocket science. They're simply tablets that you put in your water to make it drinkable. Micropur tablets are well known in the outdoor world. Thanks to these filters, you won't have to carry around heavy water supplies. You save weight and space.

In addition to these filters, Lyophilise & Co offers a wide range of water bottles and tanks. You'll find: flexible bottles, isothermal bottles, jerrycans, recycled plastic bottles, water pouches...

Our survival accessories for optimum safety

We can never be too careful, especially in the wild. Accidents can quickly turn tragic. When an emergency situation arises, you need to carry high-quality emergency equipment with you. This will enable you either to signal for help or to get to safety. It will also enable you to treat yourself in the event of discomfort or injury. You'll find first-aid kits, survival accessories (survival blankets, whistles, etc.) and other essential equipment for your outdoor activities.

Our range also includes evacuation bags, designed in collaboration with Secouristes Sans Frontières. These bags are survival kits in their own right, and can help for up to 3 days. They include all the essential modules needed in an emergency, such as first-aid kits, water, food, lamps, communications equipment, GPS and much more. To optimize your own comfort with these bags, you have the option of storing personal belongings inside. The bag is quite large and contains enough space for.

You'll also find survival shelters to protect you in the event of showers or breezes. These shelters can be assembled in a single movement, making them ideal for emergency situations. Body and hand warmers are also available.

Wide choice of outdoor equipment

Our catalog contains many other useful items of equipment for hiking and bushcraft. These include hiking poles, tools(knives, shovels, axes) and lighting equipment (headlamps, lanterns, etc.).

The "Energy" category also includes powerbanks (otherwise known as external batteries) and solar panels. You'll find everything you need to hike in total autonomy.

Last but not least, we also stock hygiene and care equipment. Umbrellas, foot cream, microfiber towels, concentrated shampoo and portable showers. You're sure to find what you're looking for.

Discover our stock of books and maps

To keep you entertained, we've put books at your disposal. These will help you learn more about hiking and other outdoor activities. They'll teach you all about life-saving techniques. You'll also find out more about the use and operation of survival equipment.

Jean-Louis Étienne's book " Osez l'autonomie " teaches you how to fend for yourself. It gives you all the basics you need to take care of yourself in the wild. So you won't panic when you find yourself in tricky situations. With the book " Coureur de l'extrême " by Vincent Hulin, you'll learn a lot about all his adventures. It'll give you inspiration for your own. Likewise, in " Le Contient Blanc ", Mattieu Tordeur recounts his incredible adventures in Antarctica.

You'll also find topographical maps to guide you on your journey. These maps are cleverly laminated, so you can use them even when it rains. They're also sturdy, so they won't get damaged. They clearly mark out the various paths through the sites, and give you all the information you need about them.

You can read these books before your wilderness adventure (which is highly recommended). However, you can also take them with you on your travels, so that you can fly off into exciting worlds of your own.

A team at your service

If you have a technical question about one of our products, please contact us. Our experts will provide answers to your questions. We'll give you valuable advice to help you have a better experience.