Michael Himmelskötter
Reviewed in Germany on March 4, 2025
Bei drei Bestellungen dieser Lampe sind zweimal die Gläser kaputt an gekommen. Das eine Lampe heile angekommen ist grenzt an einem Wunder bei der mieserabelen Verpackung. Die Lampe an sich ist super toll und funktioniert bestens.
Egon, in Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2025
As the title says, globe on mine arrived broken. The metal spout of the alcohol bottle was poking through the broken globe, so it seems likely that it was the culprit. I reached out to Coleman on their website and explained the issue and asked for another globe, but I haven't received an answer yet. The rest of the lantern is fine, and the unit is well made. I'll be happier when I'm able to actually use it.
fhdkhl
Reviewed in Australia on January 1, 2025
Bought it as a Christmas gift for a friend. He is planning to build an off grid house. He absolutely loved it!
ILIANA TORRES
Reviewed in Brazil on December 22, 2024
Se usado de acordo com as instruções de segurança que acompanham o produto, é maravilhoso. A luz é forte, o recipiente de querosene guarda uma boa quantidade. Deve ser manuseado com cuidado porque é perigoso e tem risco de incêndio (o acendedor usa álcool e o tanque guarda uma grande quantidade de querosene) e de asfixia (se usado em ambientes fechados e sem ventilação). É caro, as peças de reposição também, mas a durabilidade é muito superior à da maioria dos lampiões a querosene do mercado.
Bradmann85
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2024
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C D Richichin
Reviewed in Canada on November 20, 2024
I have quite a few Coleman lanterns. This is my only kerosene unit. It is a bit of a pain to light the alcohol and warm up the generator but after that this is one of the brightest lanterns I have ever seen. Kerosene is a cost effective method of running.
J. Menard
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024
This is a good emergency or campsite lantern. Long burn time, bright, not too noisy.PRO: *Easy to find fuel - kerosene, lamp oil, diesel fuel (in a pinch, it works but stinks a bit) * Well-built by current standards. 20 years ago it wouldn't have had a stamped burner/hanger structure, but it's not 20 years ago. Should last a long time if it's kept out of rust-generating environments. * Not too noisy. Based on my preference for not running full-bore, it still generates a lot of light at medium setting * The various fuels are stable for up to five years, so you can leave it filled and ready, unlike gasoline modelsCON: * You will need light to light it. Ironic, right? You can't fill and light the pre-heat reservoir in the dark. *You need to have denatured alcohol, in the supplied squeeze bottle or equivalent, to fill the pre-heater. * you MUST have either long wooden matches or a paper match holder to light the alcoholAs for pumping up the lantern, letting it thoroughly pre-heat, etc., others (and the manual) have covered these. I love it. I keep it filled, a filled squirt bottle of alcohol and kitchen matches ready to go. Security.
Bryon Kubik
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2023
This lantern is made well and is brighter than most other lanterns of similar size. Follow the instructions exactly. Do not think you know better than the instructions. I made that mistake. I skipped one step and when I lit it I had flames coming out everywhere. Every opening was on fire. I finally got it shut down. I had destroyed the mantle and started over. This time I followed the instructions to the letter. I had no problems at all that time. It has worked perfectly since. I would recommend paying the extra for a high quality kerosene. The fumes are not near as strong. Edit 1: I have now used it many times and compared it side by side with my dual fuel lantern also by Coleman. They are both good lanterns but must give the edge to this kerosene lantern. It is brighter with one mantle than the other with two.I have stuck with Coleman brand kerosene. I am very happy with this lantern and am considering getting a second one.
Tony Shawley
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2020
Perfect adjunct to my propane lantern. May even become my go-to. That depends on the availability of replacement globes. To date I've been unable to locate any and response from Coleman has not happened.First the pros.Several reviews mentioned that the brightness was not adjustable. I found this not to be the case at all. When turned all the way up, it brightly illuminates an area 30' in diameter when hung at an elevation of 5' and a full tank of kerosene will last 6.5 hours. When turned down, it provides a softer glow just bright enough to light up the area in front of a tent giving a feeling of security for really young campers.The standard Coleman lantern hiss is not as loud with the kerosene fueled lantern. Apparently the hissing noise bothers some folks but it's actually just a part of using a pressurized lantern.When hung, the bail (handle) doesn't get as hot as the propane or white gas models. I've burned my hand a couple of times in the past but it shouldn't be a problem with this lantern.The filtered, filler funnel works great. It special design allows you to top off the lantern with no fuel spillage. With K-1 kerosene selling at a bulk price of $4.50 a gallon, that's an important consideration.Some may ask why kerosene? The answer is simple. Shelf life. If stored properly, K-1 remains viable as a fuel for 5 years. There have been cases where kerosene was found in remote cabins that was 10+ years old. It had to be filtered through a rag but it afterwards it was still useable. Don't try this with gas or even "white gas".Now for the cons.The need to have alcohol to preheat the generator tube can be problematic. Initally I was having to undo the top of the lantern to put fuel in the pre-heating cup adding to the risk of damaging the mantle or worse, breaking the globe. After a few uses, I found that the bottle easily fits through the closest "match hole" so the disassembly problem went away with use and experience.The only other problem has been a lack of a replacement globe/s. If Coleman ever gets back with me, that problem might be alleviated. Only time will tell.UPDATE!!! Found that Coleman uses a seperate supplier for "replacement" parts. Called them up and ordered 2 replacement globes at a very reasonable cost.
Armando Salas Escamilla
Reviewed in Mexico on August 7, 2017
Si buscas una lámpara de combustible más fácil de conseguir que la gasolina blanca esta es una magnífica opción, funciona de maravilla,