Coleman Lanterns

When it comes to Coleman Lanterns.This is the one I use most while camping,and even out ice fishing during the night hours.

This is the most brightest lantern you can get,and it's worth every penny.

I have used the Coleman Powerhouse Lantern for 20 years now,and am still using the one I bought 22 years ago.I might have replaced the generator on it once,and replaced a globe because a friend of mine kicked it over,but other than that this is a heavy duty lantern that will last you a life time.

You grandkids could be very well using it 80 years from now.This is a dam good lantern.

All Coleman Lanterns are great.This just happens to be the one that puts out the most light.

I'm still an avid outdoorsman,but like alot of light around after the sun goes down.Having this lantern along while camping is like having a street light along to light up your camp.

On alot of camping trips we don't get back to the campsite till well after dark.I have dinner yet to prepare,and cook..and in most cases fish to clean as well.You can't do those things with just a flashlight.Or a bright campfire for that matter.

You need a lantern.Without one a person ends up using a flashlight all night long,or having a friend hold it while you do specific chores.

A lantern is a must for camping.There is no way around it.If you have never used a lantern while camping,then you've never camped with all the necessities to make a good camping trip worth while.

Who wants to sit in the dark all night,or just stare at the light of the campfire..and be more blinded afterwards looking into the darkeness.

A lantern is not only great because it gives the light needed to see.It's best feature is being able to carry it,and relocate it through out the campsite where the light is needed.

It's a big fuel flashlight..that disperses the light evenly through out your camp.

I love these Coleman Powerhouse Lanterns so much I bought two of them to have around.

They're also a great source for emergency lighting if you ever lose electricity at home.There a great thing to have around,and I've even used these lanterns in the back yard for late night projects.

I personally recommend the fuel lanterns like this model here "The Powerhouse".

I hate the price of those one pound propane cylinders for one.The second reason is the fuel lanterns are brighter.

However a couple of the propane lanterns give them a run for their money.You only need so much light.The rest is over kill.But it's not only the price of those 1lb cylinders,it the disposal of them.

If you're out camping a few nights,and you have a lot of night time activity.You're going to use quite a few 1lb cylenders.They are a heavy piece of garbage as far as I'm concerned when used up.It makes a person wonder how many of these things are being burried in landfills.

Go with the fuel lanterns.You'll save alot of money..and more enviromentaly friendly than the propane model lanterns.That could be debated,but it the resources to make and the disposal of those empty 1lb tanks where one would lose the argument.

Now..HOWEVER..Many prefere the propane lanterns when using them indoor,or inside a structure like a portable fish-house.Some even prefere switching to propane lanterns for winter activities.

Less fumes..and no needing to refuel with a fuel can,and funnel..and hand exposure to the cold temps holding metal,or getting a little fuel on them etc.

For ice fishing I use both..but lean more so with the propane lanterns.A couple one pound tank to carry in is easier,and stealth when operating the lantern...and mantaining the light.All ya do is unscrew the empty pot,and screw in another while wearing mittens,or gloves.

Most lanterns have a flint spark after turning the knob,and she lights up right away like a charm.

For my Powerhouse I use a big stick match,or a lighter.

Both lanterns serve their purpose.

But for spring/summer..and fall camping go with a fuel lantern.Go with the Coleman Powerhouse Lantern.This one won't let you down.

As I mentioned earlier.."These are the best lanterns".No company has come close,or has even stepped foward to challenge Coleman Lanterns.That says alot.

If something breaks,or wears out everything is replaceable.From the globe to the generator.

This is a dual fuel lantern.That means you can use unleaded gasoline in it,or the coleman fuel.I use the gas.Way cheeper,and do not notice any difference between the two fuels.I've often wondered what fuel is best for the lantern itself.I can't answer that question.With my experience,and I have been using this particular model for 22 years who's to say.I've run mine on both.What ever happens to around at the time,or if I see Coleman fuel on sale.I don't think it really matters.

I'll be adding more various models of Coleman Lanterns later on this week!!