Coleman has been selling lamps and lanterns for around 100 years, ever since W.C. Coleman started selling lamps in Oklahoma around the start [...]]]> It’s pretty tough to write about camping lanterns and not talk about the lanterns available from Coleman. I’ve mentioned a few in passing but wanted to devote some more time to the subject.

Coleman has been selling lamps and lanterns for around 100 years, ever since W.C. Coleman started selling lamps in Oklahoma around the start of the 20th century. Since then the company has grown to over 1500 employees and has offices in two states. They are generally regarded as the world leader in lanterns and light sources for all purposes and occasions. Coleman lanterns are available today in stores across the nation and across the globe.

The most popular lanterns available from Coleman are their line of battery powered camping lanterns and flashlights. Not only are they great for camping – small, lightweight and durable – but they can also come in handy in emergency situations, such as the power going out in your house or your car breaking down on the side of the road. Coleman has a wide range of battery lanterns available, from personal sized ones that are great for backpackers to family sized lanterns that work great when you are car or RV camping.

If you prefer the traditional gas or fuel powered lanterns, Coleman also offers many options for you as well. These lanterns are generally a bit bulkier than the battery powered ones, making them less suitable for backpacking, but gas and fuel lanterns can come in handy in cold weather situations where the low temperatures can sap the power from batteries. Some people also just like the looks and feel of these traditional lanterns more than the newer models.

If you often camp with your family, you’ve probably run into the situation of a child wanting their own version of your toys to play with. Since children playing with a real lantern usually leads to a broken lantern or even an injured child, Coleman has a special line of durable camping lanterns made especially for kids. These lanterns are made of plastic, so they don’t break as easily, are battery powered for convenience and offer on-and-off switches made for little fingers to manipulate.

No matter what situation you need a light for, you’re sure to be able to find a Coleman lantern that is right for the job. They can do everything from provide enough light for reading your book after sundown, to helping you pitch your tent at night, to lighting your entire campsite. It’s no wonder they are the world leader in camping lanterns.