I am real comfortable with Coleman stoves and lanterns, mostly because my father initiated me into their ways over fifty years ago and they have been part of field work ever since, even with all their quirks. I am less enthused about their sleeping bags and packs, mostly because they are rather heavy for backpacking, but they certainly work for a lot of situations. It is silly to spend big bucks for a high fluff down bag with fancy materials if you are going to car camp at the beach in the summer or you are rarely going to see freezing temps in emergencies. I do have times when I want a light, warm bag, but I have also acquired cheaper, heavier bags for those situatiions where I can use the cheap stuff and avoid wearing out the expensive gear.