switchbackxt1
Senior Member
Coleman 220F not getting fuel answer anyone
Coleman 220F not getting fuel answer anyone
Stopped using them old style lanterns years ago. Saturday I bought a battery operated lantern at the coleman outlet for 6 bucks. They are lighter and you don't have to worry about carring around fuel or spilling it. The battery ones are not as bright but I will gladly trade a little brightness for convenience. They have this fancy on off switch too you don't even need a match to light it. I have a hard time getting rid of things that still work too but I decided it was time to move on. I save a lot of time money and aggravation.
I bet your electric lantern doesn't have the awesome sound of an old Coleman lantern. There is just something about them that makes camping more enjoyable.
I have half a dozen of the fuel lanterns that I haven't used since propane ones came out. No pumping, no dried-out gaskets, no spilled fuel, No 20' spontaneous flaming flare-ups, no mud daubers in the generator; but still bright light and satisfying hiss from screwing in a propane tank. I have battery ones, but they will never replace the Coleman.
I was looking at the propane lanterns but they were 25 bucks and still had mantels and other parts that would wear out. How long does a 1lb tank last you? I assume if they tip over they can catch fire?
I don't use the 1 lb bottles on a regular basis. I usually refill them before they run out. My propane lanterns usually sit on a tree on top of a 20lb bottle.
I was looking at the propane lanterns but they were 25 bucks and still had mantels and other parts that would wear out. How long does a 1lb tank last you? I assume if they tip over they can catch fire?