Coleman Two-Mantle Adjustable Gas Lantern Review

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(More customer reviews)Couple this lantern with the Coleman 2 Burner Dual Fuel Premium Compact Liquid Fuel Stove, and you'll have decades of reliable, economical, environmentally friendly cooking and light. You can cook and light up your campsite for a week with a can of Coleman fuel. With other solutions (even Coleman's), you buy about five cans of compressed propane for the same effect, which costs more and creates a lot more litter.
This lantern puts flashlights to shame -- it truly illuminates a campsite with hours and hours of even, white, bright light. The output of even a 4 D-cell flashlight is very dim by comparison. Seem silly? Not if it gets dark before you're finished cooking dinner!
As with the Coleman stove, it uses liquid gas, not pressurized propane. This means you have to pour liquid gas into its tank -- which is very easy, especially if you use the Coleman Fuel Filler. You also have to pump the stove and lamp, but this is super-easy to do. Both units prime themselves, which means you light them, and their flame heats up the tube which feeds them gas. As soon as the tube heats up, it fully draws the gas and the stove/lantern run for hours without more pumping. It's a little old-fashioned, but it is extremely reliable, and there's something very rustic and romantic about using the same camping gear that people used in the 1940's and 1950's.
I bought the plastic carrying case for this lantern and I love it. There is a trick -- you have to press in the sides of the case at the bottom in order to "latch" the lid onto the bottom. Otherwise, as another reviewer mentioned, the bottom will come off. As long as you make sure it's latched, it works very well to protect the lamp during transport and storage.
A word of warning: This lantern produces a flame, it is encased in glass, and it gets very hot. It is very dangerous to use inside of a tent, and of course you must be careful not to knock it over in the woods. It has a large handle, and it can be hung, but make sure it isn't going to burn whatever it's hanging from. This isn't a big deal - just use common sense, and you'll have years of camping fun.

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Coleman Two-Mantle Dual Fuel Powerhouse Lantern Review

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(More customer reviews)C. Anderson was right on - a gallon of gas would last a LONG time with this lantern. I specifically bought it to avoid those silly propane tanks, and white lantern fuel is very expensive. This lantern is very bright, and the fuel last a long time even when it's fully cranked.

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Light up your campsite for up to 14 hours at a stretch with this Coleman duel-fuel Powerhouse lantern. Burning up to 25 percent brighter than Coleman's 285 series lanterns, the Powerhouse is a great choice for evening meals, games, or reading while at the campsite. The lantern is powered by your choice of 2 pints of Coleman fuel or unleaded gas, so you don't need to scramble for one fuel if you have plenty of the other on hand. The light also offers a two-mantle design for better lighting (the lantern comes with two standard No. 21 mantles). Perhaps best of all, the lantern lasts for hours once the sun sets, with a 7-hour burn time on high and a 14-hour burn time on low. Designed to light easily with matches, the Powerhouse lantern comes with a filter funnel.
About Coleman More than 100 years ago, a young man with an entrepreneurial spirit and a better idea began manufacturing lanterns in Wichita, Kansas. His name was W.C. Coleman, and the company he founded would change life in America. A man plagued with such poor vision he sometimes had to ask classmates to read aloud to him, Coleman saw a brilliant light in 1900 in a drugstore window that stopped him in his tracks. He inquired about the light inside and discovered he was able to read even the small print on a medicine bottle by the illumination. The lamps had mantles, not wicks, and were fueled by gasoline under pressure instead of coal oil. Soon afterward, Coleman started a lighting service that offered a "no light, no pay" clause--a big step forward for merchants who were burned by inferior products that rarely worked--and drew substantial interest from businesses that wanted to keep their lights on after dark.
In the ensuing years, Coleman expanded its product line well beyond lanterns. The company's current catalog is thick with products that make spending time outdoors a pleasure. There are coolers that keep food and drinks cold for days on end, comfortable airbeds that won't deflate during the night, a complete line of LED lights that last for years, powerful portable grills that cook with an authentic open-grill flame, and much, much more. Coleman has truly fashioned much of our outdoor camping experience, and expects to do so for generations to come.

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Coleman One-Mantle Compact Propane Lantern Review

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(More customer reviews)I love this lantern- good light output, compact and comes w/ carrying chain. One drawback- it's very hard to find mantels for. I visited 5 local stores to find replacement mantels, before I finally found them at Kmart. I recommend buying mantels when ordering this product (to save money on shipping) or check availability locally first. Coleman Mantels #51

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The Coleman 5132A700 One-mantle Compact Propane Lantern is the lantern that made camping cozy, at its easiest and most portable. Clean-burning propane fuel provides a soft glow for late-night stories or a beacon to guide you back to camp. This Coleman compact lantern lights with matches and is pressure-regulated for consistent light, regardless of weather. The porcelain ventilators will prevent rusting and help this lantern last you a long time.
Powered by one 16.4 ounce propane cylinder (not included), this handy little lantern features slip-on mantles and a chain handle that can be used for carrying or hanging.
Manufacturer Warranty Limited lifetime warranty

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Coleman NorthStar PerfectFlow InstaStart Propane Lantern with Hard Carry Case Review

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(More customer reviews)I have camped extensivly for more than 20 years and have used many differnt lanterns in that time. Unquestionably, white gas lanterns are far superior to propane lanterns, however the inherent fire danger of liquid gas fuels make propane fueled lanterns a very viable alternative. That being said... the Coleman Northstar propane fueled lantern is without a doubt the best propane lantern on the market in 2007. Ease of use: The globe assembly breaks down and reassembles easily for attaching the single large mantle; propane bottles attach easily; and the Instastart matchless lighting is extremely Convenient; no fumbling with matches to light this lantern; and BAM... your lantern is lit! The ease of use combined with an extremely high light output for a propane lantern makes this lantern one that will provide years of reliable service. The lantern also comes with a molded plastic carrying case, which provides the protection that lanterns require.
In that this lantern is so great, as far as propane lanterns go... why only 4 stars? There are a couple of avoidable issues to be aware of with this lantern. First, the lantern's connection fitting where the propane bottle attaches to is made from aluminium. Propane bottles are made from steel, which is harder than aluminium. Should you cross thread the propane bottle into the lantern, the harder steel threads of the propane bottle will destroy the weaker aluminium threads on the lantern and... your lantern will be ready for the recycle bin. The same will hold true should you over tighten the steel propane bottle into the lantern's aluminium connection fitting. As soon as the propane bottle's threads make contact with the bottom of the lantern's connection fitting, contact between the propane bottle and the lantern's connection fitting is sealed by a flat rubber seal that is inside the lantern's connection fitting. At this time, simply give the propane bottle a very slight 1/8 turn (or less) to seat the propane bottle against the lantern's connection fitting's seal. The propane bottle and lantern's threads are "straight" threads and DO NOT tighten as you continue to twist as is what happens with that of "tappered" threads of a pipe. The rubber seal in the lantern's connection fitting seals by snugging the propane bottle to the rubber seal in the connection fitting. If the lantern's aluminium connector fitting's threads are not pulled out by over tighening the steel propane bottle's threads into the lantern's aluminium connection fitting past a simple snug, the aluminium threads could at the very least be weakened yielding failure over time. Don't cross thread or over tighten, both of which can easily be done with this lantern. Coleman needs to spend the few extra coins and make this lantern without the aluminium parts.
The second issue to watch out for is the Instastart lighting. The adjustment knob that controls the flow of propane rotates easily. Too easily. It is easy to turn the adjustment knob too far when lighting or adjusting the light output of the lantern and go completly around to it's original starting position. Coleman did make the internal stem of the control valve a spring loaded cam type. This allows the internal valve stem to "click" back into it's proper place should you turn the valve adjustment too far. Then you get to "replay" for another chance to lite the lantern, but the valve stem should not become damaged. The detents, or "clicks" where the adjustment knob is held in position does not allow for good control of light output, is very touchy, and slips to a lower "click." If that lower click is "off" you need to quicky turn the lantern up high before the light goes out, and then retry to regulate down to a lower output. With a little pratice this will be problem.
Overall, this is a great propane fueled lantern. Buy it, use it, and enjoy camping.

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The Coleman 2500A722 Northstar InstaStart Propane Lantern with Hard Case is the steadiest and brightest lantern in the Coleman fleet. The Northstar is pressure-regulated to control fuel flow, so you get consistent light in any temperature, and the InstaClip tube mantle ends your string-tying days. This Coleman InstaStart lantern lights electronically without matches and has a control knob that works like a dimmer switch to let you adjust the brightness and burn time. The porcelain ventilators will prevent rusting, and the hard case conveniently opens into three sections for easy loading.
The Coleman Northstar operates on a 16.4-ounce cylinder of Coleman propane (not included), and will burn for up to 5.5 hours on high or 11 hours on low. With a metal guard to protect the globe and a unique, stable base with foldable feet, it just doesn't get much more convenient and reliable than this.
Manufacturer Warranty Limited lifetime warranty

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Coleman 2-Burner Dual Fuel Powerhouse Liquid Fuel Stove Review

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(More customer reviews)This stove works very well, with good wind protection. Most importantly, if you live in any area where a natural disaster could occur, such as earthquakes or hurricanes, this stove can really be a lifesaver! My sister used one after Hurricane Andrew and we have ours primarily because it is a valuable addition to our earthquake survival kit. The liquid fuel stores easily for years in a contained area, and it is very easy to use and control.

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Whether you're staying in a cabin, tent, or under the stars, the Coleman 414-700 Two-burner Dual-fuel Powerhouse Deluxe Stove will enhance any camping adventure. Equipped with one 13,500 BTU burner and one 11,000 BTU burner you can whip up a meal in minutes. The Coleman stove operates with 3.5 pints of clean-burning Coleman Fuel or unleaded gas. You get 2.3 hours of burn time on the high setting or 8.5 hours on the low setting. This stove can boil a quart of water in 3.5 minutes. All this in an amazingly small package of 17-inches by 24-inches by eight-inches when closed for easy packing.
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24,500 combined BTU
Powered by 3.5 pints of clean-burning Coleman® Fuel or unleaded gas
Adjustable cooking power
Boil a quart of water in less than 4 minutes
Heavy-duty nickel chrome grate
2.3 hours burn time on high, 8.5 hours on low
Constructed of durable textured steel
Measures 17" long x 24" wide x 8" tall (closed)

About Coleman The Coleman Company has been creating and innovating products for recreational outdoor use since W.C. Coleman started selling gasoline-powered lanterns in 1900. Inventor of the hugely popular fold-up camp stove, Coleman developed a plastic liner for his galvanized steel coolers in 1957--the birth of the modern cooler--and the company has been improving their utility and design ever since. The array of products that bear the Coleman name now includes just about everything you might need to work or play outdoors, from tents and sleeping bags to boats, backpacks, and furniture.

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