Average Reviews:
(More customer reviews)Used this for the first time this past weekend, so I've only had limited experience so far. (I'll update this review if I run into a problem later.) Some brief highlights:
* The lantern works quite well. It puts out a good deal of light and is well constructed.
*Like other reviewers, I am concerned about the possibility of cross threading the soft aluminum header in the lantern versus the propane tanks. When attached the propane, take your time and be careful not to over tighten.
* I think it is well worth the money to buy the version with the hard case. It is a nice case, easy to put the lantern away and makes is great to pack.
* Like any propane product, there is some propane "hiss" while it burns, but I didn't find it bothersome. Possibly I expected some, so wasn't surprised.
* This lantern does NOT have a ignition built in,so you have to use a match or a small torch, but it was easy enough to light.
Overall, a good lantern. We'll see how it holds up with time. The only reason for the 4stars instead of 5 is the issue with the soft aluminum threads.
August 2010 Follow Up: Still using it and it is working great! We don't camp all that frequently, so I won't say we've given this a hard workout, but it gets used each summer and is always up for the task. Still strongly suggested.
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Don't sit in the dark when you can light up your world. The Coleman 5155B722 Two-mantle Propane Lantern with Carrying Case is just the thing you need to illuminate your camp site. The ventilator is fired in porcelain so it won't rust and the stable base sports retractable feet for easy storage. This lantern lights easily with matches and with one cylinder of propane (not included) you can depend on it to keep on burning up to 14 hours. The handy carrying case opens into three sections making it a breeze to pack your Coleman lantern.
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