Ok. Gotta share one more lantern story. When I was in college in the 70’s, the dive club went to Florida to dive the keys and go to Disney World. It was a low budget trip, so we tent camped. One of the other guys was lighting a Coleman lantern and the match went out before the lantern lit. Realizing that the globe was full of fumes, he decided to ventilate it before trying to light it again. He bent down and blew in the match hole. What he didn’t realize was that the match head had fallen off inside and had an ember. When he blew, the ember got hot and WHOOF! The look on his face was priceless. I think he also had little balls on the ends of his eyebrow hairs.

That Coleman lantern hiss and a campfire are the sounds of many a good memory eh Brian?Love those!

Gosh I still have my 70s dual mantle Coleman. I've rebuilt it a time or two and its still going strong.

@DrDennis

3 жыл бұрын

So do I.

@darrellgoodman9585

3 жыл бұрын

I have one not sure when it was manufactured but it's the round Red one and I have the shield for it so you don't blind yourself when walking around with it . Along with 5 other Coleman White Gas lanterns to Coleman propane lanterns and 3 Coleman White Gas stoves one is the small two burner and two are 3 burner models .

@SurvivalOnPurpose

3 жыл бұрын

classics

@jmfa57

3 жыл бұрын

I finally broke down and sent my Model 242C lantern from December 1949 back to Coleman for service today. It was still working, but the check valve was leaking, and those are a bear to get out. For only $55, Coleman will repair your post-1927 lantern and ship it back to you, parts and shipping included. These things are fantastic, they'll run forever! I still use my Model 200 from 1969 too, as well as newer dual-mantle propane Coleman lanterns. I love 'm all!

You’re bringing back memories. We used Coleman lanterns camping, night fishing, and flounder gigging when I was a kid. I still have my grandfather’s red round globe Coleman lantern from the 50’s. I like the time saving technique you demonstrated. Leave the fuel on a little too long before lighting, and you don’t have to shave your knuckles! I’ve also found that mantles last a long time as long as you have several spares. The last one breaks in no time.

Excellent video. Ironically I found my way here after watching a video on the invention of gas mantles. So simple but so clever. They're actually cloth mesh treated with chemicals that turn into ceramic when burned. Once that's done, it's actually the ceramic that glows with heat that creates light. Not the actual flame.

Those dual fuel lanterns and stoves will run on white gas, regular gasoline, kerosene, and drip gas for those that frequent oil fields. Those liquid fuel stoves and lanterns Coleman makes really are fantastic.

@jamesadams8572

Жыл бұрын

Read kerosene won’t really work even if you manage to make a pre heater…?

@OvidiuHretcanu

Жыл бұрын

you can also put scented gas, like for instance containing citronela for mosquitoes. Basically, anything that can burn with high temperature to make the nets glow.

@CrpMag

Жыл бұрын

New ones don’t work worth a crap with kerosene.

@John-B-Goodenough

Ай бұрын

@@OvidiuHretcanulove me some citronella. I’m sure the stoves would run on it too, I’ve run my lantern on a mix of basically every flammable liquid I can find and it seemingly works lol, may clog quicker but I dunno. Usually just use add a splash of fresh gas to an old can of gas and fill.

Thanks for posting. I like that you showed the trickiness of lighting it, storing it etc..

After use and when the lamp is cool, I spray the mantle with hair spray which prevents the mantles from breaking, used this method heaps of times when taking the lantern in the back of the 4x4. I also love the cool off white colour and hissing.

@SurvivalOnPurpose

3 жыл бұрын

I have never heard that before. Makes sense. Thanks for the tip!

@johnwyman6126

2 жыл бұрын

I do that too. Works great!

@tikkidaddy

2 жыл бұрын

Heard there are some guys who spray questionable dryer lint with cheap hair spray to make it light far easier with ferro. Makes sense because they used to tell people NOT to smoke while applying it😂

Thanks for the video, I have one of these lanterns for about 15 years still new in box with extra mantles, it’s for a rainy day, having experienced 2 major hurricanes and the resultant power outages. That said, the ones I use regularly are the propane Coleman’s, which I have 2 and had purchased two cases of fuel on a very good deal Pro tip, don’t leave the handle in the up position while the lantern is lit as it get way hot to grab and can actually burn it hand, let the handle test to the side Again, very much appreciate the video 👍🏽

Great video, very interesting and informative. I’ve had a number of Coleman stoves 533, 424, and 442, Coleman make great products , very well made , parts easily available and they last a lifetime.

I have been using Coleman Lanterns my whole life, was introduced by my father when I was a kid. Still have some of the old Kerosene wick lanterns which I also use. Thanks for the Video.

some where around here i have my father in laws WWII Army gasoline lantern and stove. Plus several 1960 era kanterns and stoves of mine. and time to ckean up and get in shape Thanks for letting me remember the great times. Appreciate what you do regularly.. take care and thanks again

Love your reviews brother. This reminds me of the Coleman my dad used when I was a child. I’m gonna have to pick one of these up!

This is the best video on this lantern on the internet. Thank you!

@SurvivalOnPurpose

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Got one at an garage for 12$ this weekend thanks for the information. Yes I checked the pressure was good still.

I love my Coleman Dual fuel lantern. I've never seen anybody light the mantles on fire with a match, that was awesome. My experience is that the mantels last longer if you put the new ones on then light it like you normally would. It flames up for a second but, they hold a better shape and last longer.

Love this video, just got a used one at a vintage shop and had a hard time understanding how exactly to light it. Also good idea pouring the kerosene to turn the can. Thanks ❤

This vid was super helpful thanks for the info! I found a Coleman lantern in the garage and now I know how to use the thing.

@SurvivalOnPurpose

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

Great video! I just picked up one made in 1966 and it looks great still. I’m gonna light it for the first time. Possibly purchase a rebuild kit and go through it. By the way, your tree stump sure comes in handy!!

Timeless design! Great presentation with this lamp sir, really good, well done 👍🏽

@SurvivalOnPurpose

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

I have a Model 228E, vintage 1963, and a Model 220K, Vintage 1981. My dad bought the 228E new in '63 and I have wound up with it and I am in the middle of a rebuild on both. As far as lighting the lanterns I have been shown to light them without the lid and globe in place so if you encounter the big flareup you don't smoke up everything. A lot easier to put the match to the mantles that way. Enjoyed your video.

@SurvivalOnPurpose

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah but I don't want to fool with reassembling the globe every time I light it.

14:40 I knew what was going to happen before it happened when he approached with that second match. Great video. Now that the weather is getting cold here in Pennsylvania I am thinking about my Coleman Lantern and other gear.

@carl8464

2 жыл бұрын

Kind of cringed when he turned it on before inserting the match. I think anyone who ever owned one of these has done that at least once!

Coleman makes my favorite out-door products. I've used them for 55 years!! Your's is a great review. Ty.

Fantastic Video! thank you for sharing, very helpful.

I have been using Coleman lanterns and stoves for a few decades myself. For camping, emergencies and fishing. And they are the only company I trust.

Very nice piece òf equipment. I'm watching all your videos. I found a lot of valuable information on them. Thanks for sharing sir.

Great demonstration and instructions, brings back camping memories! The old mantles used years ago (not the ones sold today) had some thorium oxide in them, which is slightly radioactive. Not a problem unless you change the mantle and ingest the dust that is on your fingers or breathe the dust in. I don’t know when they stopped using thorium in the mantles but it was years ago. Again, not dangerous if you wash the dust off and make sure it doesn’t get into food or drink or inhale it. It is not dangerous outside the body. If anyone has old unused mantles I would throw them away. You can still buy thorium containing mantles for use in checking your Geiger counter, but do not use them in your lantern (I think they come from China). This is a great lantern for camping or when the power goes off. Thank you for explaining about the danger of carbon monoxide! I’ve also camped with old kerosene lanterns but the Coleman gives much more light without scooted glass needing to be cleaned often, and I believe the Coleman is safer than the kerosene lanterns. We used to put aluminum foil over one side to use like a spot light when moving through the woods.

@johnwyman6126

2 жыл бұрын

This is why I always stand upwind when I'm lighting the mantels for the first time. Some people say the thorium Mantle's burn whiter and brighter than the newer yttrium mantles. Last I knew there was a company who still made them.

Just subscribed. Great advice. Thank you.

Thanks for the vid. Been using Coleman products for about 60 years! Love em! However.....on the mantle 'pre-burn'. I used to do that too. But now I just tie on new mantles and light the lantern as usual and use that first lighting as the first burn. I find that this works fine and the mantles actually last a bit longer as they seem to be tougher this way. This is what works for me, your mileage may vary......

@timesthree5757

Жыл бұрын

I do the same. After I make the burn the mantle on my first light when I do this the mantle seems to be more stable and rigid.

@TonyM540

11 ай бұрын

I got an instruction booklet with a 73 639 kerosene lantern and it says to let it sit for 30 min after lighting for first time to allow the mantle to ‘bake’ it suggested that this would prolong the life of the mantle.

@buddahmayne9273

9 ай бұрын

​@@TonyM540sit with the latern on or off

Thank you, sir. This was a really good tutorial. I just bought one.

@SurvivalOnPurpose

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Well, my favorite go to lantern is a Coleman 200a that I bought new back in the mid 70's. It's been my go to lantern 'cause is works sooooooooo good. I got into an accident with the lantern in the back of my Ford Explorer and the globe got broken. I purchased a new globe and it's been working since. Last year we had a major power outage and the first lantern I grabbed was my 200a. I used to live in Jonesboro, GA, but we moved to Tennessee. W Rusty Lane K9POW in eastern Tennessee

great video! LOVE the coleman lanterns!GREAT VIDEO!

The moment you were ashing the mantles I swear I could smell it through my phone screen. It makes me want to go camping every time I see a coleman lantern.

@SurvivalOnPurpose

3 жыл бұрын

me too

@alanteelan7804

3 жыл бұрын

I hear ye, and I got a nice little giggle there, it does bring things back and a bit of old-school engineering that is designed to last for ever, you just can't beat it

@dmclegg66

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that smell is forever in my memory.

I picked up another #220 (1981 dated) yesterday for $40. Brand new condition. For indoor use, I rely on the Aladdin and Fueurhand oil lamps.

@SurvivalOnPurpose

3 жыл бұрын

Cool

On 5.7.21, I spent $8 at 2 separate garage sales and scored the Dual 2 lantern for $5 and the 413F 2 burner stove for $3 w fuel funnel and zero rust. Neither were used nearly enough and are now stowed below deck of my restored 1972 Glastron tri-hull bow rider for beach camping on the Mississippi River ❤️😎 thank you for your review 💕

@SurvivalOnPurpose

3 жыл бұрын

nice

“Long term trusted” I definitely agree with you.

Kool video I like it! Learn something today.

Awesome video Thx for the reviews

This was perfect thank you. I just got one of these and the written instructions are pretty confusing for a beginner.

Great video…that covers all details. Thank you.

@SurvivalOnPurpose

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks for your info Good job

I remember using these in the 90s when I went camping with my mum and her room mate. I really love the dual fuel lanters but always feared of lighting them lol I'm def going to buy one of these when I camp again.

Instructive video! If you lightly spray the mantle with hair lacquer once it's cooled down, the mantle is far less likely to fall apart. If you then pack the lantern so that it's protected from sharp jolts -especially off-road, the mantle can be re-lit many times. (A can of cheap spray for that purpose, has been in my camping box for many years. (I'm follicularly challenged myself... 😂))

@TonyM540

11 ай бұрын

Good tip.

started using Coleman lanterns in the 60s . it was a single mantle red lantern that worked for years . still use them today nothing better .

@julesb4794

Жыл бұрын

Is it a 200A sunshine of the night? Those are in high demand!

I’ve got a Coleman lantern from the 1970’s. It’s always been gently used and has all original part (except the mantles). It’s still the brightest lanterns I own.

@SurvivalOnPurpose

3 жыл бұрын

nice

I'm lighting mine now before a big Arkansas hunt. Its lit but burning well. I like them far better than propane.Somewhere along the line I got a zipper carry bag.Its padded and that I like.About 35 years old.

Thanks for the info on the lantern and the gold investment.

@SurvivalOnPurpose

3 жыл бұрын

You bet!

I picked up two Colman lanterns at a yard sale a few days ago 1975 and 1976 my dad loved them I also got a stove and fishing poles Zebco 77 and 202 with few more I’m sure someone will want to poles being there vintage

I have two Dietz oil storm lanterns. Those duel fuel lanterns are cool, but I do like the simplicity of my oil lanterns. I definitely like their duel fuel stoves.

@chriscon8463

3 жыл бұрын

I've got a "Feurhand" oil lantern; just like your Deitz. It's not as bright as a Coleman, but I don't have to mess with pumping & mantles.

@SurvivalOnPurpose

3 жыл бұрын

Very cool!

I never use matches. I use one of those long Bic lighters that are always hanging on hooks in the camping and fishing isles at Walmart. They fit perfectly through the hole in the base and you can get right next to the mantle plus they don't burn out.

@bensmith4563

Жыл бұрын

I like lighter flint flicker things the sell that you can get just turn the gas on and flick It a couple times and good to go

The hiss from a Coleman lantern is part of the soundtrack of my youth.

I have six I just refurbished.. they all work great!! Regular Cols

I have lanterns that date to 1952.I have one of those in the box full of fuel ready

This is a nice teaching video

I bought mine at a garage sale for $8.00 bucks! Never used! Love Coleman lanterns

I have a pair of single mantle 200s. They are on my list of back up ways to heat my house also. With a window cracked of course.

those are nice i had one, but the coleman lanterns i use are from the 60's abd 70's with original globes made in the USA still work perfectly

@SurvivalOnPurpose

3 жыл бұрын

Cool

I got a coleman 286, but I opted to get a pressure gouge fuel cap for it, so I can always see when my tank needs topping up etc

Really liked the warning about using it indoors, probably saved a few lives there without knowing

I use a regular Bic lighter. Put the lighter on high and hold the light right underneath the match hole. I spark my Bic and turn on lantern.

Thanks for the vid. I have a Coleman lantern from 1984 that has the original mantles. I used it many times including this year. I don’t know how the mantles didn’t break. Traveled thousands of miles in cars, trucks and boats.

@SurvivalOnPurpose

3 жыл бұрын

wow. They don't make 'em like that anymore

@bensmith4563

Жыл бұрын

Mantles are funny sometimes times they'll take anything sometimes look at it wrong and they break

You can put the funnel horizontally between the globe and tank. Hold it there and slide the top on.

You always provide excellent information in your videos, but honestly, my favorite part is the Chuck Norris fact!

It's been awhile since I've used mine,so I might be wrong. From what I remember with the funnel is when the fuel stops passing through you allow it to fill to a certain point. Then remove the funnel slowly and it is the perfect amount to fill the tank completely without over filling and spilling the fuel out. I agree packing the funnel in the kit is a puzzle and the space below the lantern is great for storing mantles. It always is nerve racking carrying the case to hope it doesn't come apart,definitely needs a mod to overcome that. It has definitely proven through the years to be a timeless piece of gear!

@SurvivalOnPurpose

3 жыл бұрын

I just usually wind up peeking to see the level.

you need to wait untill you hear a gurgling sound once you hear that then you can light it easily. the initial air hissing will just blow out the match most times... or give you a loud boom.

Today, I finally broke down and sent my Model 242C lantern from December 1949 back to Coleman for service . It was still working, but flickering, the check valve was leaking, and those are a bear to get out. For only $55, Coleman will repair your post-1927 lantern and ship it back to you, parts and shipping included. These things are fantastic, they'll run forever! I still use my Model 200 from 1969 too, as well as newer dual-mantle propane Coleman lanterns. You just can't beat them. Save the white gas and propane for outdoors though, use the battery operated ones indoors.

@hovanti

3 жыл бұрын

Those 242 models are great; I have more than a few, great little single mantle lanterns.

When i was a kid, my grandparents had no electricity (35 odd years ago), and this was over the dinner table at Christmas. Oh the memories!

@OMGWTFLOLSMH

2 жыл бұрын

He just said they're not meant to be used indoors.

@maxsnts

2 жыл бұрын

@@OMGWTFLOLSMH I know... but there was nothing else available.

Thanks!

@SurvivalOnPurpose

9 ай бұрын

You bet!

Love your knife (I’ve got the same one) and the flashlight. Think that’s a sure fire stiletto? A good man is prepared.

@SurvivalOnPurpose

Жыл бұрын

It is a Stiletto

do you have to release the pressure in tank when not using/storing lantern? I just have a 2 mantle propane Coleman lantern which we love. thx

very educational, thank you ;)

@SurvivalOnPurpose

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Nice !! I need one! How long does a full tank last approximately? The holding tank of the lantern itself that is.

OK, cool. How well does it work on the balance orientation and rotation device?

Good video.

I also think there like a fire its the noise plus hypnotic colour of the light, I just think there great

@SurvivalOnPurpose

3 жыл бұрын

I think so too

Some people say Coleman fuel is the same as unlead gas anyway both work fine in any Coleman lantern. So u know I bought the dual fuel Coleman also.

I just pick up a 220k ( made in 11/1982 ) by chance. It was at a flea market unused which I couldn’t believe it. So now I have one almost like this one and it looks like it will work (still need to check it ). Just in case you know?

I would like too see that in gas mode?and try not too get your skin oil on the mantel( hows the gas fuel with the seals?)

I've not had a stove or lantern that didn't clog up on me. And I use the provided filter. Am I doing something wrong? 🤔

We have a 30 Day latern (battery) . And primus 1020 over 80 years old. Kind of the same as your cole man. :)

@mananddog9884

3 жыл бұрын

Which 30 day lantern have you got? Thanks

When I was a kid, Im so amazed when I see our elders set these types of lanterns & I always thought of buying one.. I never did.. its too much commotion to set this up, theres battery & Rechargeable options nowadays🤥 So I'll leave that to old fashion people.

@timothyhall861

2 жыл бұрын

It takes very little time and effort once your used to it....When it's hot outside Leds and Batterys are best BUT when its COLD you cant beat the tremendous amount of HEAT they put of like a Stove AND they kill annoying flying bugs and gnats and Mosquits

I have the same lanturn and love it. I use mine ever Saturday night when I go flathead catfishing. But to be honest I haven't put gasoline in it. I don't trust gasoline. But anyway thanks for sharing.

@twostrokesrule

3 жыл бұрын

I've never used anything but unleaded in my Coleman dual mantel lanterns. Never had any problems.

@johnwyman6126

2 жыл бұрын

White gas IS gasoline. It just doesn't have the additives needed to increase octane and cleaners to run in a car.

Nice video and I appreciate the safety tip, but I really got discouraged to buy after the "not recommended to use indoors" part. What would be the point to buying an "outdoor only" lantern as an emergency preparedness in case of a power outage as the title suggest? It also seems unpractical to have to open a window to use it, especially during the winter.

I think I have a unique and perfect storage case to store this lantern with accessories in a compact and easily portable way. I think I will do a review on it.

@SurvivalOnPurpose

3 жыл бұрын

You should

Can't beat the old school liquid fuel lantern. It does say dual fuel.. but if you can use camp fuel. Yes, in need it will work, but if you aren't a big tinkerer, regardless of the better generator on these to help with using gas, they will still clog up. However the fact that in emergency you can use it is nice I have many of these models from 50s to modern. I still keep some camp fuel always. But it's nice to know if things go south you can use your lawnmower gas. The older ones could also run anything flammable but really clogged quick. They did well with the generators but if you can run white/camp gas. Also, buy peerless mantles. They aren't quite what the old "silk-lite" mantles however way more tough than Coleman ones. Model # for peerless is 2C-HG. With any mantle, make sure the side/bottom seam is perpendicular to the generator.

Absolute hall of fame piece of gear if someone blasts one at last light at our deer camp we get these out and track with them. I love the sound they make too.

Definitely don't wait until you're camping to figure out how to light one!

I’ve got a load of Kerosene lanterns, I’ve never been tempted with the dual fuel. I see they work fine but I just wouldn’t feel comfortable with a flame that close to a petrol tank.

I worry about the radiation but the lantern is really cool. Just make sure your using non thorium salt mantle

Would you recommend this over the older models? Like the ones made in 1970 200 model

I appreciate the video and community you reach, but I have read some pretty bad reviews about Acre Gold. Does not take much of a Google search to find out, but I do like your videos.

And if you turn it off before the fuel runs out you have pressure in the tank do you have to release the pressure valve or the next time you want to light it up it won't start .

@SurvivalOnPurpose

3 жыл бұрын

No. You need pressure for it to work. As the fuel burns up the tank pressure decreases so, most likely, you will have to pump it back up a few times before the tank runs empty.

I love my two coleman lanterns. Depending on how full you fill it, a coleman lantern will burn between 7-10hrs. That's a nice bright light for a good long while. No, you're definitely not the only one that hates those child-proof caps. (arthritis in my hands) A utility knife and pliers usually make quick work of doing away with them. 🙂

That's a nice Lil lantern

Weren't they always dual fuel? I've seldom bothered with Coleman white gas on mine from the 70s. When Coleman built the soldier's stove off this same generator base in 1942, it was multifuel....even diesel and kerosene/paraffin. Anything available.

I don't use propane or liquid fuel (mantle type) lanterns. I use kerosene lanterns and I burn citronella tiki torch fuel which provides light at night and repells insects during the day and I can run mine 24/7 on 1/2 gallon of fuel for 2 weeks or more. 1/2 gallon of tiki torch fuel is $6.00 at Dollar General . You can buy the kerosene lanterns from Walmart or on Amazon for as little as $7 for a 12" lantern and I used one for 15 years every day and night and never changed the wick. You light up with a match or cigarette lighter and blow it out after lifting the globe with the lifting lever. Flame height is adjustable and the only thing wasted is the plastic bottle from the citronella oil.

She works with karosen to amigo

Hey Brian, you should check out the olight olantarn,awesome for the money an safe for tent camping or general purpose an is light weight, just saying an is rechargeable with a magnificent charger.

@donaldstrader7241

3 жыл бұрын

Funny, I had my Olantern running with the candlelight module, and a pumpkin globe for Halloween, running while I watched this video about the Coleman lantern. I remember the Coleman lanterns from Boy Scout days but never had one. I did, and still have the same, Coleman stove. So far I like the Olantern. If the Coleman is around 700 lumens and the Olantern is 360 lumens for 6.5 hours, I guess the Olantern is about 1/2 as bright in 1/4 the size. :-) The Olantern is about the size of a 12 oz beverage can. I also like my Sofrin BLF LT1 lantern. Both are LED lanterns are excellent, just very different interpretations. No carbon monoxide to worry about and I can run either while a Hurricane ranges outside, although I hope I don't have to use them in that regard. Poor Louisiana, etc. Thanks Bryan for the fine How-To regarding the Coleman mantle lanterns. If you are comparing specs (brightness/fuel use), Bryan starts discussing those at around the 15 minute mark.

@pumps32

2 жыл бұрын

I have Olights Obulbs. Which do you think is going to last longer the Olantern or the Coleman?

I ❤your zip-tie idea!

Hey man I think I just got this same lantern! What is the model number?