We take lots of old stuff on various camping trips. Uncle's Coleman lantern that we inherited from early 1950s. Mess kit that provides some of pans for motorhome dates from first years of marriage in early 1970s. Ice chest, coffee pot, hatchet, knives, and more came from my father from the 1950s also. Our Coleman stove (real Coleman with gas) we purchased about 1976. Don't forget the cast iron skillets. I actually have 4 Coleman stoves and 2 Coleman backpacking stoves - great for cooking for groups.
Of course, we date from the late 1940s so we are about the same age as our camping gear.
If you are a real camper, the equipment will last for generations. Our children are married and now use some of the equipment we gave them. Happy camping!
