How useful are those plastic Coleman lantern cases?

thefundamentalist · 11-15-2013, 12:35 AM

I have two Coleman white gas lanterns, and one came with the subdued yellow plastic carrying case. I came across another one for like $3, and bought it - because, if you're unsure, it won't be there when you go back.

So, my question for all you experienced campers is - is this carrying case worth lugging around, or is it just a marketing ploy?

Stoned_Oli · 11-15-2013, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by thefundamentalist

I have two Coleman white gas lanterns, and one came with the subdued yellow plastic carrying case. I came across another one for like $3, and bought it - because, if you're unsure, it won't be there when you go back.

So, my question for all you experienced campers is - is this carrying case worth lugging around, or is it just a marketing ploy?

We carry our propane lanter in the black one with the yellow handle and it has been protected for a few years. It does not protect the mantles however, we install a new set every trip.

Pogo · 11-16-2013, 12:26 PM

I no longer have any Coleman fuel lanterns. But I have two Coleman propane lanterns. I keep both of them in the plastic case when not using them. It does protect them from being damaged.

I also have a Coleman battery powered fluorescent lantern. It puts out good light and not nearly as much trouble as any kind of fuel lantern.

Sanders · 11-16-2013, 02:51 PM

Pretty dang useful. I haven't broken a globe since I started using one.

However; like Pogo, I quit using the white gas lanterns. I keep them around, and in good shape -- just in case. I'm using Coleman electric LED lanterns, now. They put out a lot of light, and I can run it in the tent with no worries. I've had the same set of D-Cell batteries in it since I bought it 4 years ago, and it still blazes on.

thefundamentalist · 04-15-2014, 01:15 AM

The three lanterns and one stove were given to me. I bought a second stove for $7 and restored it. So, I keep some of the white gas around to keep all of them fed.
I think I might break out the one stove and cook on it soon just for the heck of it.

11-15-2013, 12:35 AM	#1
thefundamentalist Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 10,887	How useful are those plastic Coleman lantern cases? I have two Coleman white gas lanterns, and one came with the subdued yellow plastic carrying case. I came across another one for like $3, and bought it - because, if you're unsure, it won't be there when you go back. So, my question for all you experienced campers is - is this carrying case worth lugging around, or is it just a marketing ploy?

11-16-2013, 12:26 PM	#3
Pogo Mystic Knight of the Sea Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Great Swamp Posts: 81,967	I no longer have any Coleman fuel lanterns. But I have two Coleman propane lanterns. I keep both of them in the plastic case when not using them. It does protect them from being damaged. I also have a Coleman battery powered fluorescent lantern. It puts out good light and not nearly as much trouble as any kind of fuel lantern. __________________ .................................................. ....................................… *We have met the enemy, and he is us!*

11-16-2013, 02:51 PM	#4
Sanders Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 66,447	Pretty dang useful. I haven't broken a globe since I started using one. However; like Pogo, I quit using the white gas lanterns. I keep them around, and in good shape -- just in case. I'm using Coleman electric LED lanterns, now. They put out a lot of light, and I can run it in the tent with no worries. I've had the same set of D-Cell batteries in it since I bought it 4 years ago, and it still blazes on. __________________ "The truly dangerous man dresses inconspicuously and is soft- spoken. He walks away from most confrontations. The only time you learn that the truly dangerous man is mad at you is a split second before you die, for he never fights. He only kills. The truly dangerous man knows that fighting is what children do and killing is what men do." - Charley Reese 1986 3

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04-15-2014, 01:15 AM	#5
thefundamentalist Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 10,887	The three lanterns and one stove were given to me. I bought a second stove for $7 and restored it. So, I keep some of the white gas around to keep all of them fed. I think I might break out the one stove and cook on it soon just for the heck of it.