This lantern, in Dean Dorholt’s collection, is date stamped April 1929 (lower image). The L220 lantern above came with a Coleman reflector that appeared in the 1920 Coleman Parts Catalog 27 (no part number). The reflector was designed for the earlier LQ lantern but also fits in L220 and L228 models. The spring steel reflector rests against three of the uprights and the shiny inner surface reflects light from the mantles. The ventilator and mica globe were removed for this image. Coleman made the Model 200A for 32 years beginning in 1951.
This lantern is in Dan MacPherson’s collection. We believe this lantern is a Model 221, a kerosene fueled version of their Model 220 above (McRae). The fuel pickup (not shown) is a simple tube and there is a supplementary coleman lantern generator heater threaded into the mixing chamber casting (middle images). After preheating with a torch, a row of small flames come out of the rear of the heater, directed at the upper part of the Q77 generator.
If you have no previous knowledge of the lantern you are working with, or if you do not know how long it has been sitting, please perform each step. This will help you confirm that your lantern is safe to use, and that it functions as in should. If you need to make any repairs, I will provide links to other sections of this website. Coleman made this inverted lantern for military trial. A similar lantern was made by The Mantle Lamp Co. of America.
This test is where the propane lantern shines…literally. Putting out 1500 lumens, it is the brightest of the three. Then it was the gas lantern at 860 lumens, followed by the LED at only 360 lumens. The LED battery powered lantern is the one you should get. After a full season of use, this is the lantern that I always grabbed when I needed light. My second favorite lantern is the gas powered one, and coming in third place is the propane powered lantern.
The embossed ventilators date it to 1922 or later. But I was intrigued–and ready to check out some new camping gear. After a year of use, I found myself always grabbing the LED lantern coleman canopy when I needed light, and for many reasons. It is really just a big flashlight with an on off switch. You don’t need to find a propane tank, or look for a funnel and a gas can.
As a result the bail will not detach from an assembled lantern. Compared to these classic lanterns, your modern LED lantern is a toy–and toys are for kids. So it’s time to get a real lantern–and become the master of your campsite–and a master of the night. We have made every effort to ensure accuracy in the information provided. Specifications, equipment, technical data, photographs and illustrations are based on information available at time of posting and are subject to change without notice. To receive or verify current product information, please contact the dealership.
This is me documenting my quest to design the quietest soundproof box for portable generators. I did a lot of research and put some science into this design. Don’t forget to check out my other articles, like Pop Up Camper Canvas Replacement. Also check out the Best Lake Reviews On The Web.
I found the cheapest price to be at Walmart, for around $1.84 each. Place your finger over the hole in the air intake tube where the generator just came out of. Use an air compressor to blow-out the burner assembly by holding the air nozzle under the burner cap(s) and blowing air up into the lantern. This will clear dirt and insect nests out of the tubes.