The old Coleman Stove lives again.

[wahoonc]

Originally Posted by Jammer

The old lanterns and stoves have that retro coolness but they are also responsible for a substantial number of fires and burns. I still have mine but rarely use it.

When I was in my 20s I used an MSR stove on my backpacking trips. Similar technology but much lighter weight.

Guess what the number one injury was at BSA camp one year...Frost burn from LP. There were multiple cases and it wasn't just the boys.

Every fuel source has it's good points and bad points. I have a variety of stoves that burn every thing from pine cones to alcohol. They all need to be treated with respect and handled properly and safely. The alternative is to eat raw food (not a bad thing when it comes to sushi)

Aaron

[GCinSC2]

I have a need for a strong outdoor light this week and I thought I'd drag out the 1978 vintage Coleman twin mantle lamp. Having learned from firing up the old stove, first dump out old fuel that has been in there since early 90's ?? WHAT it is still holding pressure! Fresh fuel, one new mantle from a bag that sold 2 for $0.59 today I got a bag of 4 for about $3. Toasted the mantle, pressurized it and sputter sputter L I G H T !

I just had to take it outside by the trailer and wow, that bright light the hissing lamp, the clanging glass globe when you carry it. The picture was taken w/o flash, just the Coleman. It lit things up way better than the picture shows.

Tip 'o the Hat to Coleman two 70's vintage products just doing their jobs. I think the lantern will at least see some honorary campout duties and get one or two more scratches on it.

[tphan]

I've got a green, red-tank coleman 2-burner that I bought in '80 or so, used the heck out of it on 2 4-month adventures in my '71 VW van, and it still fired right up on old fuel when I tried it this summer! Amazing quality and simplicity!

[slowmover]

The performance is one thing . . the sound of camping is the barest hiss of a COLEMAN appliance running in the background. Nothing you notice till it's missing ("lights out, boys"), or that coffee will soon be ready in the early a.m.

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[Lily&Me]

Originally Posted by tphan

I've got a green, red-tank coleman 2-burner that I bought in '80 or so, used the heck out of it on 2 4-month adventures in my '71 VW van............!

Mmmm----those were the days, my friend.

Still a lot of those VW vans out there. Love them.



Maggie

[wxbuoy]

Originally Posted by REDNAX

The performance is one thing . . the sound of camping is the barest hiss of a COLEMAN appliance running in the background. Nothing you notice till it's missing ("lights out, boys"), or that coffee will soon be ready in the early a.m.

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Absolutely right on the money Rednax! Anywhere we camp that is slightly remote we pull out the old Coleman for the full camping feeling (sound). They like the trailer were built to last.

[dznf0g]

I have a bunch of Coleman gas products, but 3 of them are special.

I have a 1962 dual burner green stove which was bought by my uncle, who answered President Kennedy's call to the Peace Corp. He cooked his meals every day for 2 years in Ethiopa while using his Engineering Degree to build roads and water systems. The Stove is, and has been used by me and my family on EVERY camping trip since 1984. It is very special to me.

I have a circa 1974 two mantel lantern (with the large reflector lid). I don't use it too much anymore, due to space.

My third special one is actually a Rodgers single burner military stove circa 1950. It was built under license from Coleman for the military and still works well. However, it is either full on or off, so cooking can be a challenge. It is missing the cylindrical storage container, which doubled for a pot. Anybody know where I might find one?

[GCinSC2]

You Guys and Gals are right on. I heard that old gem hissin' and it brought back memories of my early BSA camping days, fishing on ponds, the hissing last night on that rainy foggy dark night was a sign of good times.

Rich, those 3 "specials" need pic's.

Thanks All.

[dznf0g]

The two burner is in the AS at the storage lot, but it's a pretty standard, all green with the green wings and red tank.

Heres the lantern:



And the military stove:



Im so glad you asked for pics.....found fuel in both!!!!!!! Probably 3 years in the stove....and no less than 10 in the lantern.... They both fired right off!



I'll burn off the old fuel before storing this time.

[GCinSC2]

Rich,

Those pic's are great. Its amazing that they fired up with old fuel and no tinkering. I still have the box for my lantern too, it's a model 220.

I'd really like to participate in an "old school" AS campout. My rig is too new, but I'd sure like to see a re-enactment style camp.

Gary

[dznf0g]

Thanks, Gary,

The neat thing about the stove....we all think "dual-fuel" stuff is pretty new....but it runs on gasoline, diesel, kerosene or jet fuel. And of course white gas, at $8 - $10/gal....but it is clean. The old stove was surplus when I was in Junior High School and starting to backpack. The generator in it was carboned up beyond cleaning, but there was a spare in the "kit". Several years ago, I found an old guy in Indiana who had a lot of parts and I bought up all the leather and wearing parts I could. Should be good for the next generation.....

[pappy19]

For those that might be interested, there is a great Coleman Collectors Club; I have been a member since 1998 and have gone to one of their conventions. If you ever get a chance to go to one, don't miss it. My favorite Coleman is an old 1961 red single mantle with a hand held reflector. I keep it in our AS but haven't used it in a while. Maybe I'll light it up at the BBQ Ralley next weekend.

Pap

collect coleman lamp lantern stove antique Coleman Vintage Coleman, International Coleman Collectors Club Incorporated Home

[GCinSC2]

Pappy,

I took a look at the link and a video too.W0W! No idea, nice stuff. Tables and tables of old Coleman's.

[pappy19]

Believe me, the Coleman Collector's Club is a class act. They are the "Airstream" of antique collectors, and if you join, you'll find out. Everything they produce from their newsletter, patches, and annual meeting is way above anything you will find anywhere else. If you own an old Coleman product, you need to join this club.

Pap

[slowmover]

Thanks, pappy19.

[GCinSC2]

Folks,

Found this 425E dated 770 (7/70) at a trash and treasure store and just couldn't say no. Minimal burn time almost no discoloration over main burner, green paint pretty good also tank looked line new. Cleaned out a little crud from tank, installed old but serviceable piston from the other 425E. Makes pressure, added fuel and it came to life and we used it this AM to perk this pot. It ain't a prize winner but its real low burn time and over all survivor great condition sold it.

[louaxtjr]

Wow, GC, that looks like new! My wife and I have one a few years older that was once my grandparents'. It works great, but has had heavy use and looks it. We always have it along as a backup cooking option and outside stove in the warmer weather. Also have a 2 mantle lantern almost as old and in similar condition.

Will post pics next time I dig them out.

[Rollster]

We still have our old Coleman stove from our tent camping days. We keep it on our AS, but it also comes in handy during hurricane season when the electricity invariably fails.

[GCinSC2]

I can't really use all 3 of my old Coleman stoves at one time!

Went back to the treasure and trash shop where I found the real nice 425 last year looking for something else, described it and the gal reached down and said, is this what you are looking for?

Nope, but its now sold.

I've never seen this model before, but that don't mean much they made 100's of models this is a 413 G dated 7/68.

It needed a new CHECK VALVE AND AIR STEM, TANK CAP and some TLC. They left some fuel in it and that made like a varnish on the tank check valve that was the biggest nasty. The paint is darn good survivor grade, minimal burn time and the frame is about 4" wider than a 425. It looks real good IMHO.

Ain't this fun!

[Rich W]

I have a Coleman 2 burner 425E I bought back in the 70s when a hurricane was coming into Florida. I've used it off and on as my kids went through Scouting. My youngest finished up about 10 years ago but I still stay active with our church Cub Scout Pack. That old 425E burns even old fuel and it draws many remarks from other campers who carry a bunch of those 1 lb. propane cylinders. I just carry my gallon of fuel.

I have a Coleman Camp Stove model 426, 3-burner I picked up off of eBay for a song. It's the one I take in the AS and I love making breakfast on that thing. The 3-Burner was well used but even came to me in the original box. I'm not a collector, more of a user. I have 2 mantle dual fuel lantern. It too draws a lot of attention. Pump it up, light it, let it burn until lights out.

Coleman still has parts for these stoves and lanterns, albeit expensive. The collecter's club has information on their website about cleaning / servicing. So far I've used several strong cleaners and pellet rifle cleaning tools to keep mine working. These things are almost indestructible.