Anyone one use Coleman lanterns anymore?

[mmeyer]

I have a Coleman Dual fuel lantern and I haven't used it the last couple of years but it seems like a waste to buy a different light when I have that one sitting in my garage. Does anyone use one anymore? It it possible to hang it in a flip over house or would that cause disaster for my canvas? Any other tips?

Thanks

Mike

[hydro]

I still use mine, and have an "S" hook on the top bar of my flip house that it hangs on. If it's not too cold it works as a heater as well.

[magnum mike]

They offer both heat & light. Keep it a safe distance away from anything hat might burn or melt. Put it outside to cool off before you pack up. If you are careful you'll be fine.

[eyedr]

I use one too, for the reasons mentioned above. It throws heat and light and that sob is bright as well.

[Hawg]

Best insurance policy for permanant houses there is

[i'majigger]

I have a coleman single mantle that I have used for about 35yrs. This is the only thing that I use in my flipover clam for heat and lights. I tried the coleman on the 1 lb. bottle but I did not like it, it did not seem to give off as much heat.

[Big-Al]

I still have two of them but don't use them nearly like I used to. I find I really have to vent the otter well when I use them because of the fumes. The new generation electric lights are making them obsolete for me I think.

[MJ1657]

I have not used my dual fuel for awhile now. I've never used it but I have a deal that you put on the lantern that helps reflect heat out to the side and it holds more heat.

I used the style that uses 1 pound propane cylinder for tracking a deer a couple weeks ago.

[Dave]

Look at Wally World or the Big M store for one foot long S hooks, used to hang flower pots. Those hang the lantern low enough in the portable quite well.

[mmeyer]

Thanks for the replies everyone. I'll be getting one of those S hooks. I'm happy to be able to save a little cash and use what I have.

Good luck fishing everyone!

[Tom7227]

Uh, couldn't you make one of those hooks in about 2 minutes out in the garage?

[otterman91105]

I still use the dual burner gas lantern. At the ice fishing show they had lots of led lights. Has anyone had much luck with those lights or are they a pain cause you have to have a battery? I like that S hook idea keeps it away from the top of the house.

[fishersofmen]

The led lights are great. Alot less of a pain than any lantern I've ever used. I use an extra vex battery so it is small and hassel free and easy to charge.

[herefish101]

I use LED lights but i always have the lantern (with extra mantels) along with me. I have had my batteries die on me and the o'l lantern comes in pretty handy at that point.

[shizzy]

I find I really have to vent the otter well when I use them because of the fumes. The new generation electric lights are making them obsolete for me I think.

Yep. I find if I'm not careful, I end up with a headache.

[Crappyfisherman]

They work great if you don't mind the fums and broken mantels.

Just remember don't grab the handle when its been hanging for a while,Very very HOT!!!

[otterman91105]

where is the best place to buy led lights for portable house. I have the otter lodge.

[mmeyer]

They work great if you don't mind the fums and broken mantels.

Just remember don't grab the handle when its been hanging for a while,Very very HOT!!!

[workin4bait]

I use mine all the time for heat and light. I always put mine in a 5 gallon bucket,it keeps the heat focused and cuts down the light which I feel is brighter than I like.

Workin'

[JeffB]

It seems like the dual fuel lantern and dual fuel cookstove work better as far as fumes using E-85 for me. They always advertise ethanol burns cleaner so I gave it a try. It definately doesn't smell as bad.

[DaSwede]

Not worth the headache...literally.

[Farley]

I have a dual fuel. I still use it. I just burn the coleman gas though. I hang mine right on the poles, or sometimes if I have one with, a carabiner. Never had an issue but the S hook would be conviennt.

[schweady]

My Dual Fuel Coleman lantern is in the box on the basement shelf. Has not been opened since I began using LEDstrings.

[OnAFly]

I still use my propane lantern. Is uses little fuel and gives off plenty of heat so for me it saves space in my 1 man flipover working as light and heat.

I've had no problems with fumes either.

[pike79]

I use the propane Coleman latern, no problems with fumes and very bright only complaint is the mantles fall apart when it gets bumped.