Coleman Powerhouse Dual Fuel Lantern Shines up to 800 Lumens 2-Mantle Lantern Uses Coleman Liquid Fuel or Gasoline with Adjustable Brightness Carry Handle Mantles & Funnel Included

This thing is built like a tank, really solid, but I haven't actually fired it up yet due to a fuel dilemma. The company says its Dual-Fuel technology allows for Coleman Liquid Fuel or unleaded gasoline, and I'm a bit hesitant to try unleaded gasoline . Plus, getting my hands on Coleman Liquid Fuel is proving to be impossible due to international shipping restrictions (it's basically white gas, but nobody here seems to have heard of it).That being said, I'm confident I'll get it working someday. Until then, I can say that this lantern is seriously impressive. The build quality is top-notch, and it looks like it's ready for anything. It's a real beauty, even unlit.This review represents my personal opinion and experience with this product. I am not affiliated with the manufacturer or seller, and this review should not be interpreted as an endorsement or professional advice. Any reliance on the information provided is at your own risk.

This is an awesome lantern. I bought it for camping and fishing. I already have one. They put out a lot of light at night. You can put it in a case with a base. You do not want to set it in water or mud. It will rust. Buy extra mantles and put them in the base of the case. Then set the lantern on the base. This way you will have mantles in case you need one. The case will protect the lantern and glass. Set it up and use it before you need it in the pitch dark. Get a couple of boxes of wooden matches. Keep them dry in a plastic bag. Use a metal clothes hanger to hang it from a tree at night. 2 lanterns work best for fishing.

Coleman camping gear has been a staple for generations, and the current Coleman Dual Fuel Powerhouse Lantern continues that fine tradition with a build-quality that's rare today. It appears to be every bit as tough as its grandparents, without the cheap throw-away feel so many products now have.The light output from this lantern really is amazing -- 1,107 lumens is a LOT of light and MUCH brighter than my old lantern -- and although the hiss brings back fond wooded memories, it's much quieter than I expected. The gentle sssssss is actually quite soothing. And giving it a few pumps on occasion is a fun part of the outdoor experience. It also adjusts down in completely variable settings to a warm, dim glow that's just perfect for ending the evening around the campfire, enjoying a toasted marshmallow, and watching the embers die down before hitting the sleeping bag.Although propane is convenient it doesn't perform as well in low temperatures or high altitudes, and Coleman liquid fuel is much more economical to use. One gallon of fuel is equal to about four and a half bottles of propane, so I figure in current Walmart dollars, I spend about $10 for same amount of performance I would get from $18 worth of propane. It adds up. Plus the one container is much easier to transport and store without the recycling headaches of the propane canisters.Since it's dual fuel, it will also run on unleaded gasoline. Although I would not use it by preference because of the ethanol in today's fuel that breaks down so quickly and attracts water, part of my reason for purchasing this in addition to camping is emergency preparedness, and the likely availability of unleaded gas in a pinch is a lot greater than that of propane cylinders. Propane doesn't degrade in the bottle which is a plus, but the seven year life span of unopened Coleman Fuel is good enough for me. I can rotate it out more often than that and have fun while doing it.Yes, this lantern will work with the auxiliary flint igniter that can be picked up for about $4. It doesn't fit perfectly, and the addition of a couple of extra washers would probably make a better installation, but I was able to mount it to the side of one of the oblong match holes just as it came and make it work with no problem. A thing to note is that if you are not using the igniter, matches are a requirement. A long BBQ type lighter will not fit into the hole. Longer fireplace matches with the extra reach are really good, but regular ol' Diamond Strike Anywhere Matches work just fine as long as you hold them by the end. Those mantles are quite a ways up there.BTW, for any fueled lantern, always carry extra mantles. They're cheap, easy to install if one gets damaged, and can make the difference between enjoyment and disappointment. I've always used the tie-on type, but the clips-on type are a lot easier to install and will be what I use from now on.This is a great purchase and I anticipate many years of use.

I purchased the Coleman Dual Fuel Lantern to use mostly for emergency use. You see, I moved back to Oklahoma from Southern California back in August 2005. In the first two years back here, my wife and I experienced the 2nd worst flood the city has ever had (luckily it did not reach our house), a tornado touched down five mile north of us killing about 12 people, and the worst disaster was an ice storm in December 2007 that made us lose our power for nine straight days, read NO POWER & NO HEAT. We lost some food we had in the freezer in the garage. So I was made fully aware of the fact that I was not as prepared for such things as I should be. I've since purchased a 5000 Watt generator (compliments of the government rebate check a year or so ago), an LED lantern for use inside the house, two 10,000 BTU kerosene heaters to keep us warm, and to make our emergency preparations a little more complete, a Dual Fuel Coleman 533 single burner stove, to boil water or make coffee, and a Dual Fuel Coleman 295A700 Powerhouse Lantern. I specifically wanted the Dual Fuel Coleman Lantern and stove, because they can run on unleaded gas as well as coleman fuel. My Chevy Truck has a 35 gallon tank on it, that I never let get below 1/2 full, so we should always have available fuel to get through an emergency. I also have several LED flashlights on hand, which last much longer on the batteries that normal incandecent bulb flashlights. I probably have about $[...] wrapped up in all of my emergency gear. After going nine days, freezing cold, and in the dark, with no emergency gear at all, that woke me up. I hope we never need to use this stuff because of an emergency, but if it ever happen again, this time my wife and I will be much better prepared and much more confortable than we were before. Take some advice, get this stuff before you really need it. UPDATE Sept. 2011: I have added some Mountain House freeze dried food to my emergency storage. We have enough food for about 2-3 week for my wife and I. I also have been keeping some extra water too. The Mountain House pouches last 7 years and they just take 16 oz. of boiling water to prepare in about 10 minutes. They taste very good, we have tried several different varieties. UPDATE January 2014: I have also added some military surplus 100% wool blankets. They keep you warm and still insulate well if they happen to get wet. Prices range from $20 to $60 depending on quality. I went for the $60 Italian officer's blankets. They are supposed to be the best quality.

This is the newest white gas lantern i have and it is fantastic. Works just as good as the old ones! Nothing beats the reliability of these! A lot cheaper to run these than propane.