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Reliving Memories With Your Coleman Lantern

Vintage Coleman Lanterns Bring Back Memories Of Yester-year

Do you remember your first camping trip? Do you remember the excitement of being out side under the stars. Maybe you remember that old Coleman lantern that your family had packed away in all of its camping gear. That lamp was with you through thick and thin, providing a constant source of light when nature couldn’t quite muster up enough moonlight. They have become a collectors’ item in the world of vintage lanterns, and quite rightly so. They were the classic source of light in the camping world or for adventurous expeditions to remote places. The advantage they held was the rugged, all weather design enabled them to stay shining through the strongest storms and wettest nights.

The Times They Are a’Changing

We all know that nothing stays the same, no matter how much we want it to! Coleman Lamps and Lanterns are still available in a modern format – much safer that their original, from the fire and accidental cuts perspective. You can still get that cozy burning flame lantern as well as electric, (rechargeable) battery models. In fact there’s quite a range available. Here are a few of the more suitable products:

What’s All The Fuss About Those Vintage Lamps?

This was the first of many nights you and the Coleman would spend together. Who would’ve thought that you could go back and relive some of those wonderful family trips. There are many outdoorsmen who have memories similar to your and one way they are reliving them is through scrounging up old products such as Coleman gas lanterns. This has led to many clubs organized to enjoy obtaining antique Coleman gear. Naturally, there are also associated collectible stores willing to help you with securing this gear.

Modern Efficient and Energy-Friendly Old Coleman

Well – the lights they are a’changing too – maybe not so much Vintage Coleman – more affectionate Coleman gone practical! Yes the new range of Coleman lighting products now includes LED bulbs, which give a fair old blast of light for a fraction of the energy consumption. So, if you’re away hiking or trekking for any length of time, there’s a saving in weight over the gas/fuel containers and in the need for many extra batteries. If you think that’s not worth considering, you may not be aware of the effects of high altitude – it takes your breath away. Now that was my experience from my recent trip to Tibet.

You Can’t Change The Past

Anytime you are restoring something antique you want to get it as close to original as possible. This includes if at all possible, getting the item back to working order. Luckily, coleman lantern parts are available at many online collectible sites, to assist you with getting your lantern back to original condition. Now you can relive your memories exactly how they were.

If you’ve really not had the luck of getting hold of your specific lantern, an alternative is to search through the wall sconces. There is also the rustic lighting styles that sometimes comes close – though obviously it’s only a second best.

Page updated 5th August 2010