Gulpha Gorge Campground Hot Springs National Park U S. National Park Service

Having such a deep love of a great tasting cup of coffee I am always on the hunt for a  thermos to keep my brew in. This is one of the main reasons that I wanted to take a deep dive in to the Ozark Trail Thermos line from Walmart. I really do enjoy a… Continue reading Gulpha Gorge Campground Hot Springs National Park U S. National Park Service

Why You Need a Classic Coleman Lantern at the Campground

This case, in Bill Whitten’s collection, is 6 1/8″ square x 13 1/8″ tall without the gas can and holds a Coleman 200A. The funnel and spout fit in the upper corners of the case. This Model 220D, in Deems Burton’s collection, is almost like new and is dated B ’48, which we think means… Continue reading Why You Need a Classic Coleman Lantern at the Campground

Why You Need a Classic Coleman Lantern at the Campground

The bottom rim of the fount (lower image) is stamped MADE IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in a small font. The ball nut on this version of Model L227, dated stamped Feb. 1929, is separate from the vent and the ventilator lacks indentations as above. Coleman shipped Model L227 from Aug. 1927 through Dec.… Continue reading Why You Need a Classic Coleman Lantern at the Campground

Why You Need a Classic Coleman Lantern at the Campground

We were hanging around drinking coffee on a chilly November day at Old Mill Stream Campground in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania when he asked a fateful question. Would I want to go with him to the Coleman outlet store nearby? He needed a new globe for one of his gas powered lanterns. By completing the pre-qualified form,… Continue reading Why You Need a Classic Coleman Lantern at the Campground

Campground Details The Lodges at Coleman State Park, NH

Right in the front cap of the Coleman Lantern LT 17B there’s quite a bit of room for your camp gear via easy-access exterior storage. Light up the campsite with a variety of Coleman lanterns powered with LED lights. You’ll be able to see through even the darkest of nights while on your next camping… Continue reading Campground Details The Lodges at Coleman State Park, NH

Campground Details The Lodges at Coleman State Park, NH

This item is a special market exclusive and sold blank. Participants in our Machon and Machon Adventure programs live in the Village- their own area on camp that features 4 cabins for housing, 2 staff huts, a wash house and a yurt to serve as program space and lounge. The Strauss Chapel sits in a… Continue reading Campground Details The Lodges at Coleman State Park, NH

Why You Need a Classic Coleman Lantern at the Campground

This lantern is in Agostino Del Coro’s collection. This early 220D has all the same features as the 228D above but is date stamped B 47. The two piece stamped burner (lower image) was used on a number of lamps and lantern models for a short time after WWII before Coleman returned to cast burners.… Continue reading Why You Need a Classic Coleman Lantern at the Campground

Why You Need a Classic Coleman Lantern at the Campground

This lantern is in a Coleman collection near Sugarcreek, Ohio. This product is not cheap, especially if you purchase a case (which we recommend), but it is bright. It is made from quality parts and works well for car, RV, and cabin camping. We used it practically every night for over ten weeks and didn’t… Continue reading Why You Need a Classic Coleman Lantern at the Campground

Why You Need a Classic Coleman Lantern at the Campground

Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material, both writing and images, without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. The lightweight Coleman® Kids 44 Lumens Adventure Mini LED Lantern works well when camping with kids or as a portable bedside light. It has one of the longest runtimes you’ll… Continue reading Why You Need a Classic Coleman Lantern at the Campground

Why You Need a Classic Coleman Lantern at the Campground

The Coleman rechargeable lantern is the biggest and heaviest of the rechargeable lanterns that I reviewed for this project. It is a fine lantern for car camping where space and weight are not a concern, but definitely not for any lightweight camping adventures. I thought the propane lantern was going to be my favorite. It… Continue reading Why You Need a Classic Coleman Lantern at the Campground