100 years of Coleman Lanterns

By Martin Wilkins


The Coleman Lantern was the first product of the Coleman company started by W.C. Coleman early in the 1900s. Coleman set out to produce the best lantern possible from a new fuel source just beginning to become popular. This Fuel source was gasoline which burned much cleaner and with a brighter light than the current kerosene lanterns of the day.

With Electrical service still years away from reaching rural America the usual light source for homes and farms was a lantern. Coleman lanterns were designed to be much cleaner and brighter than the current kerosene lanterns. This design increased available light and decreased the smoke and fumes from a lantern. A superior product was designed and the Coleman company was born and continues to this day.

From the first lanterns powered by white gas we all remember using the evolution of Coleman lanterns has moved to cleaner electrical lights powered by batteries. Just as the gasoline powered lanterns were last centuries advanced light source battery powere lanterns are this centuries advanced lanterns. Avoiding the danger and mess of liquid fuels these lanterns provide clear bright light for your outdoor or even indoor needs.

A short time after battery power was introduced rechargeable lanterns were released. The ability to simply plug in and recharge a lantern greatly increased the ease of use. No longer were you required to purchase and replace batteries all you need do is simply plug the lantern into a wall socket and it will recharge. The interchangeable power packs of the CPX system will now allow you to power many different model lanterns using the same power supply and can convert many regular battery lanterns to rechargeable lanterns.

From the original fluorescent type lights to the newest LED lights you now have many options when you choose Coleman battery lanterns. The ability to adjust the brightness of the light from soft to very bright give much greater control of your lantern. Provided many hours of light from one charge these lanterns can even rival some of your regular lighting at home. No longer do you need to worry about the fire risks involved with carrying and using liquid fuels for your lanterns battery powered lanterns really are the best choice for you next lantern purchase.

With the experience of over 100 years producing lanterns Coleman is a name you can trust for your outdoor lighting needs today and tomorrow. Whatever outdoor lighting you might need there is a Coleman product that will meet that need efficiently and economically. While the Coleman lantern has evolved and improved the Coleman name has kept its value to the consumer for more than 100 years and will continue to bring quality products for years to come.




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