The best outdoor gear for camping, hiking, and exploring nature

It's Wilderness Week here at The Verge, and that means thinking about all the ways we can explore and admire nature, even if our park getaways happen to be few and far between. Because every good outdoor experience involves traveling light with gear that lasts a long time, we've put together a list of some of our favorite camping and hiking items. If you're in need of some suggestions for how to sleep, drink, and cover ground in comfort — and for a practical price — we've got you cov