New hobby/addiction

[WillG]

Just got into collecting Coleman stoves and lanterns about a month ago. So far I'm at 7 lanterns from 1955-1970 and 3 stoves from 1966 to the early 70s. Pretty cool hobby.

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[msellers]

Nice collection getting started there. Even though I was close fairly regularly, I never stopped into the Coleman Museum and store in Wichita, KS. They were a good resource though on getting a couple of my old lanterns and stoves running again.
Mike

 

[bigbadbob]

I have one of these. A few lanterns to.

 

[farminkarman]

I have one of these. A few lanterns to.

Those are pretty cool.

 

[Stevetheboatguy]

Very nice!

I missed out on a off grid cabin. And these are exactly what I was planning on using if it happened. I still want to acquire a few just for backyard camping with the kids. Going to have to keep an eye out now!


Steven

 

[Kiwioilboiler]

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[Steve]

My buddy and I have a few.

 

[msellers]

The one I am still watching for is the folding stove stand. My dad's is all green steel collapsible down to about 2x2x30. It is designed for the double burner camp stove.

Mike

 

[Steve]

This is a custom lantern I built from a bunch of 288 and 285 parts. Blasted the fount and painted it blue. The ventilator is from a 285. Picket fence globe to top it off.

 

[Steve]

Picked up this perfect 288 for 20 bucks a few months ago. Put an amber globe on it. Supposed to keep the bugs away.

 

[Steve]

Just cooking some Mac and cheese with my 413G and my trusty 200a for light.

 

[Steve]

Paid a pretty penny for this perfect condition 621a. Single mantle 500cp is stupid bright! Looking for a nice 321a to go along with it.

 

[Steve]

Picked up a 425 and another 413g at a yard sale for 5 bucks each. Just a little tinkering and we are in business.

 

[farminkarman]

Any of you into the Kerosene versions? I really like my Coleman 237 & 639. I don't have a picture handy....maybe I'll post one this evening or tomorrow.

 

[msellers]

@Steve I have had to start passing up the 2 burner camp stoves. Everytime I go in a thrift store out here in NV/UT there are at least 2 of them waiting to be rehomed.

Mike

 

[msellers]

Any of you into the Kerosene versions? I really like my Coleman 237 & 639.

I wish I had a couple Kerosene lanterns and stoves for when the power goes out. Be able to light and cook with greatly reduced carbon monoxide risk.

Mike

 

[USMC615]

Picked up a 425 and another 413g at a yard sale for 5 bucks each. Just a little tinkering and we are in business.

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I've got six dual fuel two-burners, five of the old single burners, and a few old lanterns from many decades ago...all work fine and chug right along if and when needed.

 

[Duce]

I have one at the bottom of Higgins Lake, free to anyone wanting it, just go and get it!

 

[farminkarman]

I have one at the bottom of Higgins Lake, free to anyone wanting it, just go and get it!

Is it right by all your guns?

 

[Steve]

Any of you into the Kerosene versions? I really like my Coleman 237 & 639. I don't have a picture handy....maybe I'll post one this evening or tomorrow.

I really want a kerosene version but they are hard to come by cheap!