Posted: 2/12/2016 10:48:58 PM EDT
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I got an older Coleman dual fuel lantern from a pawn shop for $10 a while back. It needed a new pump and I finally installed it this evening. Fixin to head to the beach for a little shark fishing this weekend. Poured in a little regular unleaded, pumped it up and she's burning bright!
Really bright! I like this thing! So, lets see your lanterns. 
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Mine are too ugly. I've got a Dual Fuel from around 92/93 that was used heavily from then until around 96. Barely used since then. FIL gave me a regular green lantern from the late 70s/early 80s, don't think I've ever used it.
I did lay in a good supply of mantles last year when I used the DF for a bit on a camping trip. |
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I tossed all of mine, found a kit that allows multiple propane lanterns on a single 20lb tank so i don't have to mess with the gas can pouring and such. Set it up high in the back of the truck and it'll light up the whole beach.  I'm interested. Tell me more. 
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I'll have to take a couple pics of mine when I get home, I have one that is still brand new in the box...and still has the original store price sticker on the outside and warranty cards inside.
eta: Reminds me, local pawn shop has a couple used ones that I might pick up just for the nostalgia factor. |
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Some of my best memories growing up is standing around camp lit by Coleman lanterns. Whether it was hunting or fishing, we always had a coleman lantern for light at night. I can still hear that distinctive sound of one burning.  Yep it wasn't deer season until the Coleman got hung on a nail above the table at the camp. I miss those days. I now have a Propane Coleman in the basement with a few tanks and a fistful of mantles for power out days. I should really get a generator some day. |
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Well, I don't currently have any pics of my Coleman lanterns but I do have some of a Coleman 426D stove I picked up during the summer at a flea market. It was $50, lit right up, I thought I had won the lottery. The tank on this one was in great shape, looked like the stove had not been used much at all.
As far as lanterns go, I've managed to pick up a couple 228E's and a 228F, along with a couple 220E's that I had as a teenager. Will try to post pics of these later. And like others, I grew up on the smell of burning Coleman fuel. I have a couple Coleman propane appliances, but nothing takes me back to the good old days like Coleman fuel. LC ETA: A great resource is colemancollectorsforum.com. 
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I tossed all of mine, found a kit that allows multiple propane lanterns on a single 20lb tank so i don't have to mess with the gas can pouring and such. Set it up high in the back of the truck and it'll light up the whole beach. I'm interested. Tell me more. It's really nothing more than a pipe rack with threaded mounts for those single mantle propane camping lanterns that screw to the small camping bottles. . They come in either one,two or four lantern models and it mounts directly to the tank collar, with a clamp. The post is about 5' high. Found it at our local propane supply, iirc it was $64. |
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I'll have to take a couple pics of mine when I get home, I have one that is still brand new in the box...and still has the original store price sticker on the outside and warranty cards inside. eta: Reminds me, local pawn shop has a couple used ones that I might pick up just for the nostalgia factor. A neighbor of mine back in Kentucky about 1994 put out an old Coleman lantern along with some other junk for the city to pick up as trash. Fortunately I saw it before the trash truck and "salvaged" it. Turns out its a 1972 220F in almost perfect condition. I replaced the mantles and the pump rod and it looks like new. |
| I used to be a big time car camper. Had a hell of a camp kit and would do the state park thing in style. I loved Coleman gas stoves but I have absolutely no use for the lanterns. IMO, they're too bright for a campsite, too noisy, too finicky and just a general pain in the ass. Battery powered lanterns are so much better. Batteries are convenient, they run cool, they're quiet. Frankly, there is no good reason to make light by burning liquid fuel when battery operated lights are so good these days. |
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I used to be a big time car camper. Had a hell of a camp kit and would do the state park thing in style. I loved Coleman gas stoves but I have absolutely no use for the lanterns. IMO, they're too bright for a campsite, too noisy, too finicky and just a general pain in the ass. Battery powered lanterns are so much better. Batteries are convenient, they run cool, they're quiet. Frankly, there is no good reason to make light by burning liquid fuel when battery operated lights are so good these days. Everything you said is right. But you're wrong.
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I used to be a big time car camper. Had a hell of a camp kit and would do the state park thing in style. I loved Coleman gas stoves but I have absolutely no use for the lanterns. IMO, they're too bright for a campsite, too noisy, too finicky and just a general pain in the ass. Battery powered lanterns are so much better. Batteries are convenient, they run cool, they're quiet. Frankly, there is no good reason to make light by burning liquid fuel when battery operated lights are so good these days. Everything you said is right. But you're wrong. 
ETA: When I'm at a campsite at night I want to enjoy the fire. The campfire is the star attraction. Unless I've screwed up and pushed dinner prep past nightfall I want to sit around the fire and otherwise enjoy the darkness. If I need to find something or do some chore, I'll use a flashlight or battery lantern. Otherwise, the campsite is dark except for the fire. I've never understood these folks with strings of electric lights hanging off their camper. I feel the same way about a hissing Coleman lantern throwing off a blazing light so strong that you can't even look in the lantern's direction. BTW, I own a couple of Coleman lanterns and know how to use/maintain them. I just don't use them very often. Actually, my favorite Coleman lantern is the little Peak 1 single-mantle backpacking model. It's lower light level is much more controllable and appropriate for my campsites. A battery lantern is still more convenient, though. |
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We used them when I was a kid 50 years ago. My wife's brother is a Coleman fan and goes to their convention. Last year it was in Mich. and he lives in Texas. I think there is a whole Coleman collector forum he reads. He restored my old lanterns and they look great. Two are Canadian Colemans.
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It's a hobby I picked up a year or so ago. I got tired of batteries, and propane bottles. I only buy older American or Canadian made Coleman GPA's. Normally pre 1970. I buy them and rebuild them from time to time. I'm not a collector, but I buy according to my needs. I car camp, and canoe camp so each type requires different types of gear. I also backpack, but I go ultralight for that. I'll also rebuild birthday lanterns for friends, and gift them. Edit; Here is my first resto. A 6/66 ( I call it "The Beast") Model 220F. I like to 220's. They are workhorses, common, and inexpensive. This one was a $5.00 flea market basket case when I found it.  |
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Quoted: We used them when I was a kid 50 years ago. My wife's brother is a Coleman fan and goes to their convention. Last year it was in Mich. and he lives in Texas. I think there is a whole Coleman collector forum he reads. He restored my old lanterns and they look great. Two are Canadian Colemans. Chinook3 |
My favorites are the 200a single mantle white gas lanterns.
You get twice as many oopses per pack of mantles, they burn less fuel, kick out almost as much light, and they're smaller overall. The 200 can also be converted relatively easily to burn kerosene too, but like most pressurized kero lamps it requires preheating. They made an even smaller "backpack" white gas/dual fuel, these: 
...but they don't generate enough heat and the generator isn't long enough to catch it, so they run out of pressure every 15-20 minutes and need to be pumped up. They suck. The 200 is the smallest reliable Coleman gas lamp. |
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I still use mine when we truck camp out in the boonies. Even though it's a dual fuel, it never seemed to run quite right on gas. So I just buy Coleman fuel for it. Me either, I never trusted gas in one. They want the lowest octane available, fresh as can be. Even then, pump gas is dirtier than coleman fuel. It's got additives that white gas doesn't and often has just straight crud in it that white gas doesn't. It's especially important to use a filter funnel with pump gas, but I recommend it for any fuel you put in a coleman. |
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They want the lowest octane available, fresh as can be. Even then, pump gas is dirtier than coleman fuel. It's got additives that white gas doesn't and often has just straight crud in it that white gas doesn't. It's especially important to use a filter funnel with pump gas, but I recommend it for any fuel you put in a coleman. Quoted:
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I still use mine when we truck camp out in the boonies. Even though it's a dual fuel, it never seemed to run quite right on gas. So I just buy Coleman fuel for it. Me either, I never trusted gas in one. They want the lowest octane available, fresh as can be. Even then, pump gas is dirtier than coleman fuel. It's got additives that white gas doesn't and often has just straight crud in it that white gas doesn't. It's especially important to use a filter funnel with pump gas, but I recommend it for any fuel you put in a coleman. Yeah for me it's the danger issue, gasoline is much more combustible. 
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Quoted: My favorites are the 200a single mantle white gas lanterns. http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/auc-kunita/cabinet/02864798/img58743014.jpg You get twice as many oopses per pack of mantles, they burn less fuel, kick out almost as much light, and they're smaller overall. The 200 can also be converted relatively easily to burn kerosene too, but like most pressurized kero lamps it requires preheating. They made an even smaller "backpack" white gas/dual fuel, these: http://www.geocities.co.jp/Outdoors-River/8607/sakanopeak1-851-426.jpg ...but they don't generate enough heat and the generator isn't long enough to catch it, so they run out of pressure every 15-20 minutes and need to be pumped up. They suck. The 200 is the smallest reliable Coleman gas lamp. |
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Guy does a solo jump for the first time. As he's falling, he tries to open his chute. It won't open. He tries and tries but nothing. He then goes to his spare, but that won't open either. Just as he's about to panic he sees a guy going the opposite direction. As they pass, the parachutist yess, "HEY! Do you know anything about parachutes???" The guy yells back, "NO! Do you know anything about Coleman lanterns??" |
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I always thought it was the small tank. I will take those 4 off your hands and properly dispose of them for you Quoted:
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My favorites are the 200a single mantle white gas lanterns. http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/auc-kunita/cabinet/02864798/img58743014.jpg You get twice as many oopses per pack of mantles, they burn less fuel, kick out almost as much light, and they're smaller overall. The 200 can also be converted relatively easily to burn kerosene too, but like most pressurized kero lamps it requires preheating. They made an even smaller "backpack" white gas/dual fuel, these: http://www.geocities.co.jp/Outdoors-River/8607/sakanopeak1-851-426.jpg ...but they don't generate enough heat and the generator isn't long enough to catch it, so they run out of pressure every 15-20 minutes and need to be pumped up. They suck. The 200 is the smallest reliable Coleman gas lamp. Google image searched for "coleman 222". I've got one though, complete with carry case. It's an older one, pre-exponent. It's really neat other than the fact that it works like shit. It might well be the tank size. It's an annoying little thing to work with though. If it just dimmed that'd be one thing but it strobes. |
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Quoted: Google image searched for "coleman 222". I've got one though, complete with carry case. It's an older one, pre-exponent. It's really neat other than the fact that it works like shit. It might well be the tank size. It's an annoying little thing to work with though. If it just dimmed that'd be one thing but it strobes. Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: My favorites are the 200a single mantle white gas lanterns. http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/auc-kunita/cabinet/02864798/img58743014.jpg You get twice as many oopses per pack of mantles, they burn less fuel, kick out almost as much light, and they're smaller overall. The 200 can also be converted relatively easily to burn kerosene too, but like most pressurized kero lamps it requires preheating. They made an even smaller "backpack" white gas/dual fuel, these: http://www.geocities.co.jp/Outdoors-River/8607/sakanopeak1-851-426.jpg ...but they don't generate enough heat and the generator isn't long enough to catch it, so they run out of pressure every 15-20 minutes and need to be pumped up. They suck. The 200 is the smallest reliable Coleman gas lamp. Google image searched for "coleman 222". I've got one though, complete with carry case. It's an older one, pre-exponent. It's really neat other than the fact that it works like shit. It might well be the tank size. It's an annoying little thing to work with though. If it just dimmed that'd be one thing but it strobes. |
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I have heard the correct size mantle helps with the strobing. I cant remember what size that is though I've got whatever's called for in the manual, can't remember which but it's not the same as the larger lanterns. It's possible a larger mantle would help and it's worth a shot. I'm kind of stuck on the generator because it's something I know they changed when they went to the dual fuel models. The original generators for the 222 aren't even available anymore, just the DF version. |
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Quoted: I've got whatever's called for in the manual, can't remember which but it's not the same as the larger lanterns. It's possible a larger mantle would help and it's worth a shot. I'm kind of stuck on the generator because it's something I know they changed when they went to the dual fuel models. The original generators for the 222 aren't even available anymore, just the DF version. Quoted: Quoted: I have heard the correct size mantle helps with the strobing. I cant remember what size that is though I've got whatever's called for in the manual, can't remember which but it's not the same as the larger lanterns. It's possible a larger mantle would help and it's worth a shot. I'm kind of stuck on the generator because it's something I know they changed when they went to the dual fuel models. The original generators for the 222 aren't even available anymore, just the DF version. |
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try some 20's instead of the 21's or tie the 21 above the notch to help reduce the size or fold over the top and then tie it on Quoted:
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I have heard the correct size mantle helps with the strobing. I cant remember what size that is though I've got whatever's called for in the manual, can't remember which but it's not the same as the larger lanterns. It's possible a larger mantle would help and it's worth a shot. I'm kind of stuck on the generator because it's something I know they changed when they went to the dual fuel models. The original generators for the 222 aren't even available anymore, just the DF version. Yep, 20's. Got 'em. That's what it calls for. I've got 'em with and without the radioactivity. 
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Oh, and snagged 2 gallons of Coleman fuel today for $9/gal... Around here, WalMart sells Coleman fuel for $12.97 per gallon, so I am not sure what it would cost at a mom and pop camping store. I just go over to Academy and get Crown fuel, which is about $8.00 per gallon. LC |