One Mantle Kerosene Lantern

I have quite a few Coleman lanterns. This is my only kerosene unit. It is a bit of a pain to light the alcohol and warm up the generator but after that this is one of the brightest lanterns I have ever seen. Kerosene is a cost effective method of running.

What an awesome kerosene lantern. I remember my father used to have one of these when I was a kid, and it took me forever to find a good solid unit that would last. Bright as, cheap to run and well constructed. I have been using it every night for about 3 weeks and still using the first original mantel. It only uses about a cup full of kerosene for about 6 hours of use and did I mention how bright it is! Honestly this is a top quality unit that will last for years. Thank you Coleman for still making these lanterns.

Enamorado completamente de esta joya, icono del campismo, totalmente solida, muy bien construida, demasiada nostalgia para mi, comparadas con las actuales luces led, no es ni moderna, ni eficiente, ni liviana como ellas, pero la luz dorada que emite, el olor ligero olor a keroseno, me lleva a mi infancia en casa de mis papas; para mis 54 años de edad, no es solo una lampara, ni un juguete de adulto, es una maquina del tiempo que ilumina mis mas profundos recuerdos!

Bei drei Bestellungen dieser Lampe sind zweimal die Gläser kaputt an gekommen. Das eine Lampe heile angekommen ist grenzt an einem Wunder bei der mieserabelen Verpackung. Die Lampe an sich ist super toll und funktioniert bestens.

If you have been around the Coleman Gasoline lanterns, than this product will be an easy transition. I chose this over the white gas lantern due to my perception of safety (using kerosene vs. gasoline), and the ready availability/low cost of kerosene vs. the coleman white gas fuel. The only downside of this unit vs the traditional Coleman gas is the kerosene version requires a pre-burn of alcohol to heat the vapor tube and warm the mantle. This is very simple, once you are set up for it, but it does add a requirement and the necessity to carry the small alcohol squirt bottle they provide to prime fill the pre-burn cup. Once warm, the unit fires right up on it's kerosene fuel. She burns very bright, with virtually no odor. If I was choosing between propane, gas, or Kerosene, I would choose this; although they all have their pros and cons. I won't go to comparisons between the three, as there are tons of other reviews to provide this. We all understand an LED battery lantern is the quickest to set up and transport, this is a totally different product that should be supplemented by battery lights with your camping gear. If purchasing this, definitely get the Coleman carrying case. It's the way to go. Somewhat pricey for a plastic box, but it makes the experience better. You will need a small can of denatured alcohol and some wooden matches, or an extension wire for a paper match to light the pre-burn cup through the globe. I enjoy mine so much I light it on our patio table at night, while grilling; despite having plenty of outdoor lights at my house. It provides a great atmosphere. It's like comparing a wood stove to an electric heater. They both accomplish warms, but the atmosphere is completely different.