What’s the oldest thing you own that you still use daily?

If you asked me, “What’s the oldest thing you still use?”

I wouldn’t hesitate — it’s the groundsheet I bought for my very first camping trip.

Let’s be honest: a tent footprint is supposed to be a consumable.

It goes on the ground, takes all the dirt, mud, rocks, water, and the pressure from a full tent on top of it. If anything in my gear list was expected to wear out first, it should’ve been this.

But no. It’s still here, still working.

No holes. No tears. Just a bit frayed on the edges and permanently wrinkled — like a veteran with battle scars.

You might think I’m super careful with my gear.

Actually… not really. Sometimes I just roll it up wet.

Whether I’m packing up dry or after a rainy night, I always take it home and remember to dry it out.

Because hey — legends need at least some basic maintenance.

This humble groundsheet has been with me through everything: mountain cold, riverside humidity, blazing beach camps.

It’s held up under typhoons, stayed strong under rocky terrain, and even saved my tent from becoming a sponge more than once.

Since then, I’ve upgraded tents, replaced sleeping pads, gone through at least three camp chairs. But this same old groundsheet? Still there.

It’s not fancy. It’s not expensive. But it’s ridiculously reliable.

Some gear makes you wonder, “Is this still usable?”

Other gear makes you smile and say, “Wow, you’re still around?”

This groundsheet is definitely the second kind.

It reminds me that durability doesn’t always come from high-end materials — sometimes, it’s just about drying things properly.