Nice type of lantern from Coleman. Those mantles are made of silk. Correct method is to burn them without propane first and they will smolder on their own 100% for a few minutes. Then, they are ready for use. This method prevents them from damage, tearing etc.

Pre burn your mantles to avoid all that smoke and flash burn.

I bought two North Star 12 years ago when they first came out . They served me well

You always should pre burn the mantle(s) first with just a lighter and no propane dont even screw it into the tank with the wire and globe off touch a match "Flame" to the Mantle let it burn then let it cool... Carefully put it back together now put propane pressure to it... a lot less chance of blowing a hole in it.jim

@TheAvkdutch

4 жыл бұрын

Should you, maybe you should just shut your pie hole.

@SalvoSix

4 жыл бұрын

I have never seen someone light a mantle like that Dutch lol

@wilkbor

3 жыл бұрын

This advice is consistent with the written directions that came with the package I bought. However, when I tried to follow those directions, I was unable to get the mantle to light without propane unless I put the match very close to the cloth. Even then it doesn't really light. I accidentally touched the mantle with the match and immediately tore it. Pre burning the mantle with a match or a lighter seems to be a tedious process that I can't quite get to work. What am I missing? Thanks for your comment.

@autistandy1271

3 жыл бұрын

@@wilkbor you can use a lighter. It takes a few seconds for the mantle to burn.

@jetstream454

2 жыл бұрын

@@SalvoSix You mean like in the video? Me neither

I’m glad I came across this video! Even if the video does not get a ton of views, there are people who buy these and have questions and this really video really helps! Thank you!

@GreatLakesPrepping

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Part of why I make videos like this is because of how useful I've found video reviews for very specific products I'm interested in that other people have made. Sometimes ya just want to see them in action. You usually don't get that from an amazon review.

Great review! Thank you for giving us the heads up, regarding the disc being loose under the lid. I will definitely open the box and inspect before purchase.

My lantern has held out real good, but I have been considering a case for it. Thanks for sharing.

Good, thorough review. Thanks. Looks like a good purchase. Let us know how it works for you in the woods.

@GreatLakesPrepping

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Drummer, will do. I'm heading up to the forest solo in a couple weeks and I hope to shoot a bunch of videos while I'm out there.

Thank you for this very thorough review

Mantles are meant to be pre burned before lighting with gas. FYI.

I very rarely see someone start a mantle lantern without pre-burning the mantle first. Unsure why you didn't?

You should try to avoid extensively touching the globe with your fingers. The oils from your fingers leave burned fingerprints on the globe once heated up.

The top, globe, cage & bail can all be removed together when the top nut is off. Just pull up on the bail.

how bright is it compares to an LED lantern?

I like my North Star lantern. I’ve used it on a few warm weather camping trips. Zero issues. I’m interested to see how it operates in freezing weather.

@jasonvoorhees7919

3 жыл бұрын

I'm told below freezing the propane wont work ..

@ryanl3106

2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonvoorhees7919 No, is butane won't work but propane will work. Because the boiling point for propane is -42C but Butane is -1C.

I found that the globe can be removed without taking the handle off. Just make sure the handle is not around the gas knob.

I recently purchased one from Amazon. Got one that was made on a Friday, my ventilator would not line up properly without force. Unless the globe was seated upside down! Makes no sense. I still love the lantern though.

Very nice

Got one they are very bright I have noticed is that is very difficult to get the mantel's

Bought two of these northstar lanterns like new at a yard sale for 2 bucks don’t think they have ever been used kinda hard to find the mantles for them nobody has them around me

@GreatLakesPrepping

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, that's a great find! These seem to be out of stock everywhere currently, and are selling used for over $100 in some cases. This style of mantle can be found online. They're a little pricey, at almost $5 each. Here's a link to them on Amazon: amzn.to/38hRbf5

Bought one of these at a yard sale. Had a mantle in it. Used it a few times. Went to replace the mantle and it just burned up the floppy mantle Instead of lighting. I assumed I bought the wrong mantles.

@GreatLakesPrepping

4 жыл бұрын

Making sure to use the exact type of mantle meant for that specific lantern model is definitely a must. The right style and size. Coleman makes (or has made) a lot of different lanterns over the years, and many of them use a different type of mantle.

@SuperGlocker77

Жыл бұрын

Any 500 CP mantle will work on this lantern. I do have to light it with a match through the chimney.

Does it come with a back reflector?

Never burn mantle’s inside the globe. Turns the glass black very hard to clean. Just saying

Thanks for the video. I lit mine for the first time indoors and immediately noticed the large amount of black smoke that came out the top. I decided not to do that again. I washed the soot off the glass and tried again outdoors with a new mantle. On my second attempt, I fired it up outdoors on a table with the metal top off. Most of the black smoke went into the atmosphere without fouling the glass, but when I tried to put the top on, it got hot so quickly that I was unable to line everything up and screw the cap on. So apparently, you assemble it first and then fire it up. My question is how do you light it without getting soot all over the glass? Thanks again for the video.

@michaeldavis4746

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! I have a Coleman Northstar 2500 lanterns for about 20 years. For best results in not sooting up the inside of the glass and chimney top, you will have to install and PRIME the mantle. To do this, you will prime it by not having the chimney top, glass envelope, and the glass protective cage OFF the lantern. Everything will already be taken apart if you change out the mantle. USE CAUTION!!! You will NOT apply propane to the lantern when priming the mantle. Install the mantle and then use a lighter or stick match at the bottom of it to light the mantle. Do not touch the mantle at any time. The mantle will light up and turn BLACK. If there are any areas that are not lighted then light them with your lighter but be very careful not to in any way touch the mantle at any time. You will destroy it if you do! Let the lantern COOL DOWN completely then reinstall the chimney top, glass envelope, and the glass protective cage and open the propane valve just cracking it open at first until the mantle lights up, and actuate the IGNITER. Once the mantle burns bright white, gradually increase the propane to your lantern.

@jetstream454

2 жыл бұрын

I'd suggest either using a match and insert it whilst burning before opening the valve, or as soon as you open the valve click the starter.

@jetstream454

2 жыл бұрын

@@sheepsfoot2 Second this

Its great but ov3r price so i use any box around the house

Its great but ov3r price so i use any box around the house

@Icutmetal

Ай бұрын

Huh?