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The lantern on the left is in Jim Fulmer’s collection. Monte Dodge’s 202, running (right), is dated Mar. ’57 and has a metal burner cap. In 1900, William Coffin Coleman was selling high pressure gasoline fueled lamps. These lamps, notably ‘The Efficient’ Pendant Arc lamp No. 6, were manufactured by Irby & Gilliland in Memphis,… Continue reading Honoring the timeless Coleman gas lantern

It lasts what seems like forever on one battery change. There is no assembly required, its weather proof and you can store it just about anywhere. This test is where the propane lantern shines…literally. Putting out 1500 lumens, it is the brightest of the three. Then it was the gas lantern at 860 lumens, followed… Continue reading Honoring the timeless Coleman gas lantern

The Coleman rechargeable lantern is the biggest and heaviest of the rechargeable lanterns that I reviewed for this project. It is a fine lantern for car camping where space and weight are not a concern, but definitely not for any lightweight camping adventures. I thought the propane lantern was going to be my favorite. It… Continue reading Honoring the timeless Coleman gas lantern

Fuel is much cheaper and abundant for the white gas models. One gallon of white gas is around $10-$15 and will last a darn long time. In a pinch, gasoline works just fine, but will create more coleman lantern soot. White gas lanterns are crazy bright, meaning everyone in your camp site can put away their… Continue reading Honoring the timeless Coleman gas lantern

The L220 lantern above came with a Coleman reflector that appeared in the 1920 Coleman Parts Catalog 27 (no part number). The reflector was designed for the earlier LQ lantern but also fits in L220 and L228 models. The spring steel reflector rests against three of the uprights and the shiny inner surface reflects light… Continue reading Honoring the timeless Coleman gas lantern