I keep this lantern handy for power outages. I plan to take it camping next time I go. I recommend keeping the Styrofoam case that protects the glass globe. It's much easier to dismantle and store the unit without fear of breaking the globe.

This two-mantle lantern throws out lots of light. It starts easily with a match.

I don't like the way the propane tank sits in the base. To move the lantern from one room to the next you must support the plastic base, otherwise it falls off.

Very important! Do not over-tighten the top ventilator nut. The glass globe will crack because it has no room to expand when it heats up. I cracked two globes before contacting Coleman, who showed me the error of my ways.

Despite the problems, this is a great lantern, and it's much easier to use than Coleman's pump version that uses liquid fuel.

****UPDATE**** October 2011. I still use the same lantern for camping and power outages.

****UPDATE**** February 2017. The lantern stills works beautifully. We've changed the mantle a few times, but that's expected.  This Coleman still goes with us on every camping trip. And despite the arguments I receive from some readers of my reviews, we use this lantern indoors to light our way during a power outage. The best part is that we never have to worry about dead/weak batteries when a storm unexpectedly knocks out the power. We keep a couple of propane tanks on hand at all times.
I keep this lantern handy for power outages. I plan to take it camping next time I go. I recommend keeping the Styrofoam case that protects the glass globe. It's much easier to dismantle and store the unit without fear of breaking the globe. This two-mantle lantern throws out lots of light. It starts easily with a match. I don't like the way the propane tank sits in the base. To move the lantern from one room to the next you must support the plastic base, otherwise it falls off. Very important! Do not over-tighten the top ventilator nut. The glass globe will crack because it has no room to expand when it heats up. I cracked two globes before contacting Coleman, who showed me the error of my ways. Despite the problems, this is a great lantern, and it's much easier to use than Coleman's pump version that uses liquid fuel. ****UPDATE**** October 2011. I still use the same lantern for camping and power outages. ****UPDATE**** February 2017. The lantern stills works beautifully. We've changed the mantle a few times, but that's expected. This Coleman still goes with us on every camping trip. And despite the arguments I receive from some readers of my reviews, we use this lantern indoors to light our way during a power outage. The best part is that we never have to worry about dead/weak batteries when a storm unexpectedly knocks out the power. We keep a couple of propane tanks on hand at all times.