Which Coleman Lantern Is Best | Gas, Propane, or LED

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

The gas lantern you used first looked the best to me. It lightened up the whole area very well.

[@GoMidwestFishing]

Its hard to beat the gas lantern. I've been using it since I was a kid and it brings back a lot of memories every time I use it. Thanks John for the comment.

[@EazyT8439]

I have fuel lantern and led. If your going to buy one buy the gas. Just the fact that it attracts and kills bugs is a huge bonus when camping.

[@GoMidwestFishing]

Hi Tiago. Thanks for your thoughts on the subject.

[@Krankie_V]

The only reason I see the battery one as a good fit is because kids can safely use it. When I'm campi g and using lanterns, I'm trying to light a larger area, so the gas mantle lanterns seem to work best. I have an old Coleman 200a that I really love to use camping.

[@GoMidwestFishing]

The gas lanterns are definitely brighter, so if your lighting a large area, I 100% agree with that. I find that the LED puts out enough light for most things I do, and is so easy to use that I usually grab that one. Thanks for your opinion. I always enjoy hearing what others think too.

[@WeThePeopleSurvival69]

#1 reason I'm would NOT CHOOSE an LED over a real lantern...No heat production that can save your life as well...I've used a gas lantern camping when I was younger and Green..lol.on a first camping trip with my current wife...We were not prepared for the drop in temp at night...in the back of a frozen truck bed the heat generated kept us from freezing....Led would be useless in that situation ❤😮.. Great review brother 👍🏻

[@GoMidwestFishing]

I think many of us have similar stories when we were kids. I used the lantern to warm my hands when ice fishing. I've even cooked some venison sausage on it. Thanks for the feedback.

[@DpuckFishingandOutdoors]

Interesting. I have always used the white gas lights but the mantles can get annoying. I don't really like that white color of the LED light though for camping. To harsh. Its like a crime scene forensics light.

[@GoMidwestFishing]

I do enjoy the nice yellow glow of the gas lantern. It would be nice to get that same color out of the LED. Thanks Dpuck for stopping by.

[@EdricLysharae]

I have a Goal Zero Lighthouse 250 LED lantern and a Torch 250. They both put out a gentle, warm light compared to most other LED lanterns.

[@wesleyflores1085]

Check out the BLF lantern i been looking around to buying a lantern and i am thinking that the best lantern i can find good brand too. Plus you can get it nice warm yellow light or you can get it in bright white and i will get a gas lantern as a back up light

[@JohnDoe-df2zz]

I grew up with the white gas lanterns. I bought my first one about 15 years ago and have built up a small collection of them since. The great thing about them is that they last forever and are easy to keep running or repair. Most of my coleman lanterns are older than I am. I just bought a "new" one made in 1969 for $12. I would agree the safety factor of the LED light is great if you are putting the lantern in a tent, or having kids use it.

[@GoMidwestFishing]

The white gas lanterns are part of my childhood memories, so I'm quite fond of it. Mine has worked great until this last year. Now it has a leak somewhere, so I will have to do some repairs before I put it back to use. Thanks for your thoughts on the matter.

[@2010stoof]

Personally, I'll take the white gas every day. Once you get to stoves, it's night and day. Propane doesn't even compare and gets expensive if buying the little bottles. Getting a converter for 20lb tanks helps, but that's a lot to lug around. A little single burner white gas stove has a 10500 but burner lol. Boil a liter of water in less than 4 minutes. Since I prefer my single and dual burner white gas stoves, may as well use the lanterns too lol. No reason to carry propane and white gas Don't get me wrong I have some pull out LED ones for inside if power goes out. But for camping I'm white gas all the way. Just got gallons of the crown for $7.70 each. Got 4.

[@five_star_images3019]

They caught on to the $7 gallon price. Last year I was able to get 4 right before the change.

[@ryhol5417]

I use gas. It’s part of my hurricane kit with stoves

[@2010stoof]

@@ryhol5417 as long as you have the dual fuel models they work great. If you have the white gas model it can work but will gum up the generator tube. Easy way to tell is the single burner dual fuel stuff is gray. The dual burner stoves have gray gas tank. The white gas ones have red gas tank.

[@curtiscf1986]

Coleman lantern collector here. I have several lanterns. You should try out the Coleman model 237. It burns kerosene. (Yes, kerosene....not white gas). It’s a single mantle lantern, and extremely bright. I use a peerless 111 mantle on my 237 and it will just about blind you. 1 tank will last about 10 hours. Tank size on my 237 is 2 pints. Also, be aware that the mantle you use has a huge influence on light output. Coleman mantles are not any good these days. They suck. Try out some peerless 2c-hg mantles on your little 288 you already have.....you will see what I am talking about.

[@GoMidwestFishing]

That's really great info. I didn't realize I could use a different mantle. I'm going to try that. Thanks for the comment.

[@curtiscf1986]

@@GoMidwestFishing Oh yes. The type and size of mantle has a direct influence on light output. If you really feel confident.... you could try a peerless 24a on your 288. It’s a little bit bigger mantle than the 2C-hg. If it’s a strong runner, it will push them just fine and be extremely bright. A lot of my dual mantle lanterns can push them. 2C-hg are the same size as a regular Coleman #21.

[@votpavel]

thanks for the info, im going to get a propane coleman here in abit,i got one but it was the one without auto spark and i figured the one with spark is much better because i wont need matches . I will look into white fuel lanterns later, what is your favourite lantern since you are a collector of them? and what is the weirdest/special ine that you have seen? thanks

[@gp1971]

I love my Coleman lanterns. But I got a Milwaukee tool kit from work and it came with an LED lantern. That thing lasts forever and it is super bright. That’s what I take with me now. Great video man

[@GoMidwestFishing]

So does your Milwaukee lantern run off the rechargeable battery that your tools use? I might look into getting a brighter LED lantern because they are pretty awesome. My 6 year old boy still uses the Coleman LED in his bedroom as a night light. I have yet to run it completely out of battery. Thanks for the info.

[@gp1971]

@@GoMidwestFishing Yeah it’s the same battery that I use with my cordless drill and other tools. The LED must not Use a lot of battery life. Because on the smallest battery Milwaukee has I bet that light will run probably 30 hours or more.

[@iancarter9171]

Good idea never thought of that

[@Utah_Mike]

LED has become my go to light. I now have gone to a LED work light - usb rechargeable. I have at least 2 gas & propane models. LED so easy to use, & brighter. Great job, keep them coming.

[@GoMidwestFishing]

Hello Utah Mike. Thanks for the comment. I had no idea I would like the LED lantern so much. Its nice to see someone else feels the same way.

[@craigb.5902]

I was really expecting the LED lamp to light the whole garage, I was surprised at how short of a distance it throws light. Battery stuff has come a real long way and it sure has a lot of great uses, but for me camping and emergency light the gas pressure lamp is still king. If you lose power for a long time you don’t need a closet full of batteries to run it, and if push comes to shove and you run completely out of fuel they will happily sip on pump gas, can siphon some off a vehicle or lawn mower and you’re gtg again.

[@baldomerovega65]

Do I see that led light running for 45+ years?

[@GoMidwestFishing]

Hi Craig. I loved hearing your take on it. Thanks for watching.

[@COIcultist]

Should have tried kerosene. Safer than propane or gas and lasts longer per litre than white gas. Give one a go at some point.

[@loveisall5520]

I just went through a hurricane here in TX leaving my home w/o lights for a little over a week. I used my Coleman dual fuel but also used 2 Dietz lanterns and two Coleman LED lanterns. If you're an active guy then you may want more than one type as I enjoy.

[@GoMidwestFishing]

That's some great info. I also have all three and I do use them all. They all have their pros and cons, but I find myself reaching for the LED the most often. I appreciate the support.

[@PHILDRU911]

Ed Erb's Erb's Coleman Museum, located just outside Sugarcreek, OH, is a must see. He has over 3000 Colemans of all stripes. Sugarcreek is also home to the largest Coo Coo Clock in the U.S.

[@GoMidwestFishing]

That's so cool. If I'm ever down in Sugarcreek, I will be sure to check it out and post a video on it. Thanks for the info.

[@fatherandsonsfishing]

Great, in depth review Rande. First a battery powered ice auger, now the battery powered lantern, what is this world coming to? One of the standouts for me was how in the world y'all have had that gas lantern in the family and the glass hasn't broken! Sorry if that was a jinx.😳

[@GoMidwestFishing]

I think that is the third glass globe on that lantern. So other than replacing that, and getting new mantles every so often, its all original. They really hold up well. Now to review my new battery powered truck...

[@richardwood4305]

Just subscribed and rang the bell. Great job on this video. Made my decision easy. Thank you.

[@GoMidwestFishing]

Hi Richard. Welcome aboard. Thanks for your support!

[@davidrife6191]

The advantage to the gas one, or propane over the LED is heat! When out in the winter camping, or ice fishing I like the added heat. Even when you have to keep ventilation going, it’s much warmer

[@brendonnz1964]

The advantage of Gas and Propane is they also act as a good heat source, especially in the evenings when it is cooler .

[@GoMidwestFishing]

I remember ice fishing as a small kid trying to warm my hands up over the gas lantern. Apparently my Dad didn't believe in ice shacks. Thanks for your feedback.

[@djscrush2664]

The 288 white gas lantern is not 45 years old when this video was made. The bottom of the fount is date stamped month and year. Maybe your dad had a different lantern before and got this one in the mid to later half of the 80’s? It is still the first choice on the table for me though for a few reasons. Good showing of the comparisons for anyone that might be looking for a specific use lantern.

[@GoMidwestFishing]

Thanks for the info. I will check the date stamp. I was born in 1975. We were definitely using this lantern or one just like it in the mid 80's. Sometimes you remember things differently as a kid, but I do remember trying to use it to warm my hands while ice fishing. We never had an ice shack or heater back then. My Dad would have us sitting on a bucket on the open ice at -40 degrees!

[@fuenstock]

Both! Gas lantern stationary lighting a whole area and a battery lantern for mobile kid safe lighting.

[@GoMidwestFishing]

OK, I will agree with that. I do use both and for exactly those reasons. Thanks for your input.

[@SlayermikeFishingandMORE]

I like the LED one the best much easier to use. It was funny that look that little girl gave you when you said you were going to see how hot they were going to get LOL

[@GoMidwestFishing]

Haha. That was my niece Abby. We took her camping a couple of times. Her and Reed were fighting over the LED lantern. They finally had one they could play with. I'm looking forward to this years camping season. Hopefully we can go find some more trout streams again. That was fun. (I'll try and get that heater fixed)

[@STho205]

Oh the White Gas lamp was always dual fuel. They were designed that way for the DOD contract in WW2. The new ones just sport the label

[@GoMidwestFishing]

Good to know. I might have to test it out and see how it works. Although with the price of gas right now, maybe I will wait.

[@2010stoof]

The milspec stoves were dual and even triple fuel. But the civilian ones were only intended to use white gas. Sure you can run gasoline, but you'll foul up the generator. The dual fuel series has special generators that help negate that but in the modern day with the ethanol in the gas you'll still gum it up. Not a problem to clean if you're willing to learn how to take it apart. Here's how you can tell on older stoves at least. Red tanks on the stoves are fitted with white gas generator. Dual fuel has silver/gray tanks. Not to say you can't get a dual fuel generator. For example if you have a 425 stove you can buy the 426 generator and put it on. The 426 was the dual fuel version. Same with the 413. Can buy the 414 generator. But it has to be from the same vintage and size. 425 is smaller than 413 so can't mix those but the 414 will fit on 413 and 424 will fit on 425 since dimensionally they're the same But again running gas in them will still gum them up just not as fast on a dual fuel model. But if you're a tinkerer and don't mind cleaning the generator, running ethanol free gas lowest octane you can get will work just fine.

[@kevinburgess6112]

great video my friend, as much as i hate to admit i couldn’t agree more with the winner. thank you for sharing 👍👍

[@GoMidwestFishing]

Oh good, I'm not the only one who thinks the LED lantern is the winner. It sure surprised me! Thanks for watching.

[@TobiasThede]

This nice Video inspired me,to clean my coleman 282-700e,and installing a fresh mantle.

[@GoMidwestFishing]

I appreciate that. Enjoy your newly restored lantern!

[@walleyebass]

well done, great comparison 👍👍

[@GoMidwestFishing]

Much appreciated!

[@Jerrymanhart]

Call me crazy but when things hit the fan in this country and there are no batteries to buy I will always have my white gas lanterns and stoves with plenty of stored fuel and parts

[@GoMidwestFishing]

As long as you have plenty of fuel saved up then you will be fine, because fuel will probably be harder to get than batteries.

[@STho205]

For mere lighting...I hate the propane one due to noise. The Coleman electric is best for kids and nylon tents...however for much less than the price I can buy 3 pullup Tac Lights for $10 that use 3 AA batteries. The traditional white gas lamp is the best usable light. Cheapest ambient light is a simple wick kerosene lamp using pump kerosene. $1.25 a quart. A quart will run a lamp for 5 nights.

[@GoMidwestFishing]

I remember my grandpa using those wick kerosene lamps in his house. I don't think I've used one of those since I was a kid. I might have to revisit the kerosene lamp! Thanks for your thoughts on the subject.

[@VanicBotanicals]

it is very strange how you rate the LED better than the others, the old gas lantern is soooo much better than all of them and the propane is better than the battery crap. That sound is part of the older camper culture and is music to the ears of some folk. The whole process of pumping, and listening to the old lantern is part of camping. The old gas lantern will light in the ice age and run as long as you can get fuel and if we cant get fuel we can just make fire because we are old and know how to do stuff :D

[@GoMidwestFishing]

I completely agree with everything you said, which is why I cringed when I rated the LED best. When it comes to just needing some quick light, the LED is super easy to use and always ready to go, and you can use it anywhere. Now for all us old timers, the feeling of using the gas lanterns can't be replaced. It IS music to our ears. I still love my gas lantern, but I find myself using the LED more often just out of convenience.

[@2010stoof]

On the white gas lantern you have, you clean the tip by opening the gas valve and closing it over and over. Best to do each time before pumping. They integrated the cleaner tip into the gas valve in those models.

[@GoMidwestFishing]

I appreciate all the info. It sounds like you know quite a bit about them.

[@2010stoof]

@@GoMidwestFishing I'm learning. The older models had a cleaning mechanism separate from the gas knob. Same with small 508 stove. Then the 508a started the modern design integrated. But later integrates everything into one knob/lever. The lanterns like yours that are adjustable is when they integrated the cleaning needle into the gas control. Before pumping, open gas all the way and close all the way a couple times. Then off and pressurize and use. 👍🏻

[@jenswilliamson2733]

Jens Williamson, III (Deaf) He did a good job for examples. Look, #1 Fuel with Coleman Lantern. Just put in tent for less than one hour but No sleep so you can take it out (outside) and put under small table with 2 heavy rocks by outside. Stay away if rain. Thinks safety first. The fuel/propane can convince you to sleep well until dead if in tent. #2 The propane with lantern. You take it in tent about less than one hour but Big No sleep so you take it out (outside) and put under small table with 2 heavy rocks by outside so stay away if rain. Think the safety first. The propane is #1 for dangerous (killing the people and kids if wrong to sleep). #3 The LED Lantern with 4 D batteries. Just put in tent for more than one hour because it can't kill the people and kids. No worry! 😁 My way is to use LED Lantern with 4 D batteries plus candles w/ glass bowl with the wood (square) on the floor. The candles can't kill the people and kids, anyway. 😁 No worry! Be careful! Jens Williamson, III 😎😷👍🇺🇲 Bexar County 🇨🇱 The camping expert! The Former Boy Scout in Blanco, Texas and Austin, Texas. #1 The Fuel = Yes, dangerous! #2 The Propane = Yes, dangerous! #3 The LED Lantern with 4 D batteries = No dangerous! The candles with the glass bowls = No dangerous but be careful about the floor. Okay! You get it. You remember forever! You can use your common sense. 👍

[@GoMidwestFishing]

Thanks for the detailed comment.

[@theplinkerslodge6361]

Great review. The thing with the electric lantern is your selection opens up outside of Coleman products. I'm very tempted to get the kerosene version of Coleman.

[@GoMidwestFishing]

I appreciate the feedback.

[@HuntingFarmerOfficial]

Very in-depth look at the Coleman’s. I was surprised at the winner. Definitely could see the brightness difference if the propane in your shop. Simplicity can be a huge draw though. Too bad your igniter isn’t reliable. Thought your buddy was gonna blow his up! 😂 I have the propane model and mine is loud also but since it’s the only one I’ve ever owned, just thought they were all like that. I don’t camp much but pull mine out on blood trails after dark...they work great 👍

[@GoMidwestFishing]

Haha. I knew that propane lantern was going to blow, and was just waiting to catch his reaction. I appreciate all your support.

[@LBCAndrew]

I'll stick with white gas lantern. The LED lantern uses expensive batteries that, much like my 4-D cell mag-lite, always tend to be dead when i need them.

[@GoMidwestFishing]

I think the white gas is most peoples favorite. I will say though, that this LED lantern lasted me the whole year on one set of batteries, so cost wise, it was pretty cheap. Especially now since gas prices are higher. But I won't argue that the white gas is a classic and well liked.

[@Moriibund419]

GAS, PROPANE, battery power... That alone made me chuckle.

[@FosterFarmsOk]

I have a couple of the LED lanterns mostly for the instant light while i go get the gas ones when the power goes

[@GoMidwestFishing]

I like having one of each, but I find that I always grab the LED because its so easy to use. The gas works great for extended use. Thanks for giving us your opinion on the matter.

[@patriot1902]

I actually sold my North Star. Too loud and it gobbled down the propane. Went back to my grandpas white gas coleman.

[@GoMidwestFishing]

I was really expecting the propane one to be my favorite. Those white gas lanterns are classics and last forever. Good choice.

[@noahmeme2]

LED lantern is great for power outages.

[@brandonwilliams2431]

I would be curious to see what the outcome would be camping in a good cold Wisconsin winter. I bet white gas would be clear winner then

[@GoMidwestFishing]

I use to bring that white gas lantern fishing when I was a kid. This was before we owned an ice shack. I used that lantern to warm up my hands. Propane loses pressure, and batteries lose power in the extreme cold, so I would have to agree with you.

[@EdricLysharae]

I'd recommend that if you get a LED lantern, get one with an internal rechargeable battery or rechargeable Nimh D Cell batteries. That brings the operational costs substantially down. I can keep my 400 lumen lantern running continuously off of my larger USB power bank for well over a week.

[@GoMidwestFishing]

Good tip! I guess it depends on how much you use it. I used this an entire camping season without needing to change batteries, but I only go camping a handful of times each year. I do like the idea of being rechargeable though.

[@anthonyarmijo16]

The propaine one you could get an adapter hose to run it with a 20 pound tank for

[@GoMidwestFishing]

I bet that would run forever on a 20lb tank! Thanks for stopping by.

[@bensmith4563]

I'll pick the gas one all day everyday yes the battery and propane are more convenient but the gas one you can put regular pump gas in it more energy density than propane and if need be they put out tons of heat

[@GoMidwestFishing]

Thanks Ben for your input. The gas one seems to be a favorite for most people, and I can see why. I still love my gas lantern, but I've been using the LED more just because its so easy to use.

[@chrisssmallengines7163]

In the out doors in the cold the white gas will still light when the propane will not . That is what it was designed for .

[@dougieramaify]

In cold weather below 40° f. The gas lantern will blow the other 2 out of the water. Propane doesn't work well in cold weather. Not sure about the LED lantern.

[@GoMidwestFishing]

Hi Doug. Thanks for the info. The LED does get dimmer in the really cold weather. The gas lantern also works well as a hand warmer when it get s really cold.

[@getoutdoorswithdondora1488]

Granted, the LED light is probably best overall for kids, but is an adult I much rather have either the propane or kerosene lantern. They’re just built nicer. I had the 4D battery pack Coleman LED lantern in eventually the case that holds the batteries inside the lantern cracked and made it useless not only that the plastic lens around the light scuffs up and scratches very easily, and eventually looks terrible.

[@GoMidwestFishing]

I can't argue with that. The LED is so easy to use, but its missing that "feel" you get with the gas lanterns.

[@G55-j9z]

You should try the Coleman Battery Guard 800L/ Lumens, that uses 4 D Cell batteries and runs for 200 hours on Low, when compared to your LED Coleman with equal amount of batteries will give you more than twice the brightness and an extra 100 hours of run time and is only 10"h X 5.5"w. and is easier for Kids to handle, Be it a more modern design it's ideal for those who like the new less is more feature, hope that helps, Great Video and thanks for posting it,

[@GoMidwestFishing]

Great info. I will check that out. Thanks for the feedback.

[@G55-j9z]

@@GoMidwestFishing I just finished a Run Time test with the Coleman Battery Guard 800 Lumin Lantern using average Batteries from Amazon and Coleman Claim that this Lantern will run for 30hours on High, 80hrs on medium and 200hrs on Low using 4x D Cells, In my test on the Low setting I got 260+ hours and then I switched it to the high setting because the light was very dim on Low and it still had enough power to keep Running, At the 260hr mark I stopped the Test because I had already exceeded the run times by 30%, So if I used 8x D cells that would give me a whooping 520hrs run time, And your so right LED is the better way to go on all counts, I would like to see your views and comparison test Vs your 3 Lanterns, These are the ones I have and they also make a 1000L version as well, www.coleman.com/lighting/lanterns/800-lumens-led-lantern-with-batteryguard/SAP_2000033829.html Thanks for the Video, Well Done.

[@GoMidwestFishing]

That lantern sounds amazing. I like that it puts out much more light than the one I tested. Great job on the runtime test too. Would you mind if I added this comment to my website page: gomidwestfishing.com/best-lantern/ I will be sure to credit you for the info.

[@G55-j9z]

@@GoMidwestFishing Sorry for the late reply sure put that info out there, After watchig your/this Video I have also bought a couple of the LED Lantern you tested here So thanks for the Video and the Info, and if a person wants a tradional style Coleman with a Huge safety factor Your Coleman 390 is the one to buy I think it is the best alrounder, It is a No Fuss Lantern with zero maintainence, Oh and if you get any scratches on the plastic lens use a fine finishing Car Polish and a micro fibre cloth on one finger working round in circles and the scratches will come out, Hope that helps. Thanks Again.

[@jeromebullard6123]

Gas lantern wins because it’ll work in any temperature, and it’s brighter than LED with natural light that doesn’t have a high frequency headache inducing strobe.

[@GoMidwestFishing]

Thanks for the vote. We have a lot of gas lantern lovers here, so you are in good company.

[@556suppressor]

I just bought the propane lantern for $29. I have not tried it yet. I have a red Coleman LED that takes 4-D batteries, but I don't like buying expensive batteries.

[@GoMidwestFishing]

Hi Dave. Thanks for sharing your opinion. My LED lantern takes 8 batteries and lasts all year, so in the end it actually costs less then the others. 1lb propane tanks are really expensive right now, so that's also a consideration. I hope you enjoy your new lantern.

[@JohnAmes]

Very interesting my friend great job 👍

[@GoMidwestFishing]

Thanks John.

[@williamharper9893]

By a nice vintage coleman from the 50's or 60's and rebuild it. It will outlast all three of those combined and you'll love it.

[@williamharper9893]

and buy the easy fill dry break spout for the can.

[@GoMidwestFishing]

That's a great idea. Filling them is the hardest part.

[@BFD378]

I refuse to buy a propane lantern. I own one of the led lanterns that have 4 removable led panels. I dont particularly like it, but i own it. After i bought that, my dad gave me the 200a he bought when i was a baby. I now own several of the white gas lanterns & love them. I like their glow, the hiss, & i dislike the harsh white led light of the led. As a coleman guy i was a little hurt when you said the led wins, but then coleman is a shadow if its former self. My oldest coleman device is a wwii single burner stove. Cant buy those new any more.

[@GoMidwestFishing]

I had to cringe when I said the LED wins, but after using it a bunch, I found that I kept grabbing for the LED when I needed light. The gas lantern will always hold a special place in my heart. It brings back a lot of memories. That gentle warm light and hiss of the gas lantern just can't be replaced.

[@nadz109]

Gas, keep it real

[@GoMidwestFishing]

I don't think I'll ever give up my gas lantern, but now I only fire it up when I know I will be using it all night. I do enjoy the warm light it gives off too. Thanks for the input.

[@hapaboy0808]

I vote the gas lantern, that is what I grew up with. Still have a 220K model from the early 80s that my dad bought. I don't like the pure white color of the LED light. I've never used propane but from the sound of it, it's a pass for me.

[@GoMidwestFishing]

So far the white gas lantern has been the top pick. It definitely brings back some memories. Thanks for your feedback.

[@soldierloz]

I found the LED lamp to be of poor quality. The battery touch points were not very firm and I had to wobble the lamp for it to come on. Batteries once used a little tend to discharge themselves so for long storage you lose illumination time. For me the Propane was a clear winner. There is no shelf life to worry about, will light up a much wider area but most of all its a good heat source in cold climates. Propane will always be my “go to” lamp.

[@GoMidwestFishing]

Thanks for your input. I enjoy getting different perspectives on it.

[@jaylang11]

led's are great but i would just use a flashlight, duel fuel lanterns are the way to go for me.

[@GoMidwestFishing]

LED lanterns are really just big flashlights. Thanks for your input. The duel fuel lanterns are hard to beat.

[@diggersdentysonu.k.m.d8813]

Hope you are doing well all most half week over hope its been good to you as allways big brother tyson fury with a big thumbs 👍

[@GoMidwestFishing]

Thanks for the visit

[@zaprowsdower3911]

I'll stick with gas for the SHTF

[@GoMidwestFishing]

Good choice. Its very reliable. Thanks for watching.

[@cassandralesh8536]

I have a Coleman powerhouse lantern and it runs for 20 hours on high per tank. And I never use it on high. I have a Coleman led lantern that uses 4 D batteries and it's 350 lumens. I don't know what the run time is but full brightness fades after the second night. The batteries last but it gets dimmer and dimmer. A four pack of D batteries are $10

[@GoMidwestFishing]

Hi Cassandra. Thanks for that info. I'm surprised that it dims after only two nights. My son use ours as a night light in his room. It has been going for nearly a year on the same batteries. Its definitely much dimmer now, but its been lasting a long time.

[@2010stoof]

FYI the white gas lantern has a date code on it's bottom if you want to know how old it is

[@GoMidwestFishing]

Well now I got to go take a look. I'm very curious.

[@2010stoof]

@@GoMidwestFishing ever since the mid 20s or 30s they started stamping month and year. On lanterns and most stoves it's on the bottom. Yours is an 80s I'm guessing by the fact it's single knob and adjustable It's a fun hobby and the light produced is nice and useful

[@blueduck9409]

Ill gladly take the liquid fuel over all the others EVERY TIME. Many reasons for this.

[@GoMidwestFishing]

Hi Blue Duck. Thanks for your opinion. There's probably a reason the gas lantern has been around for such a long time. Its still my favorite, even if I use the LED one more.

[@gloriathompson4010]

Good display well done and. unbias

[@GoMidwestFishing]

Thanks for the comment!

[@CaboWabotv]

the newest LEDs are even better now. They're rechargeable and higher lumen

[@nosilverharbinger]

I’ve had 2 led lanterns in my life so far. Both were colemans using 4D cell batteries. The first one lasted 15 years before it failed due to the battery cartridge having a tab break. The leds were still going strong. Time will tell on how long the new one I bought will last, but the old one was a great lantern that simply is better than fuel based ones are in just about every way. Cheaper to buy, much cheaper to use, great light output, and safer. A good set of batteries will last a ridiculously long time in these lanterns. I don’t think I would want one that uses 8D batteries due to there being a distinct possibility that the batteries would start corroding before you knew you had to replace them!

[@GoMidwestFishing]

Hi Silverharbinger. That is some great info for anyone wondering how long the battery operated lanterns will last. I bought this LED lantern because it most closely resembled the other two. So far I just buy a new set of batteries once a year and replace them. It lasts a whole year and them some, but I like to start with new ones so I know its good to go for the rest of the year.

[@nosilverharbinger]

@@GoMidwestFishing You're welcome! I wish I knew exactly when I bought that first coleman led lantern. At that point I had no idea how good it was going to be. The battery cartridge system that eventually failed on mine was the same as the one in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/forTqZ2Edtt9pJo As you know, they now use a screw in base design to hold the batteries that seems to be better (and less fidgety) than the cartridge. It's good to hear that you are still getting use out of yours over 2 years later, and that the battery life is still, in my opinion, incredible.

[@auskip07]

10 years from now i know the gas lantern will fire right up with old fuel and new mantles. That should be a consideration.

[@GoMidwestFishing]

For longevity, the gas wins hands down. When it comes to just needing some quick light, the LED is so easy to use, I found myself always grabbing that one, which is why I chose it. The gas lantern still holds a special place in my heart though. The propane lantern.. I'm not so fond of. Thanks for the feedback.

[@STho205]

1lb propane tanks...they're selling the can and giving you the gas. You then throw away good steel. I refill them easily and still buy a 20lb refill swap for $17 + tax (yeah I know excise already in but the stores often salestax it anyway). You really get 15lbs of usable LPG in a 20....so about 85c After about 5-10 refills and 100+ uses the valve wears out. I'll look up that refillable line.

[@GoMidwestFishing]

I've been using the refillable tanks for a couple years now, and they have been working great. The kit makes it so easy to refill, and the tanks are made heavier to last longer. Right now they are hard to find with all the supply chain issues.

[@maddogslone2403]

Extra bonus gas and propane also give heat and only gas is dry heat . propane produces water so gas for the win

[@GoMidwestFishing]

Thanks for the vote! I've used that gas lantern many times to heat my hands when ice fishing.

[@mother.russian]

Light color is way cooler on the gas lantern

[@awh5773]

you really need to get some PEERLESS MANTLES the bright white ones . those coleman mantles just suck and do not glow as bright. and another thing is that propane is a little brighter than white gas lanterns. anyways i guess im just stubborn. i was raised on 220 and 228 and 200A lanterns. coleman did it right with the 220,228 and 200A. the 288A lanterns arent bad either. you just cant replace memories of camping and night fishing with the hiss of the old lanterns. i can see how the battery lantern would be good inside a tent. i had one as a kid that had that big square battery with the springs on the top but i would suggest getting rechargeable batteries for the LED one. believe it or not , the rechargeable batteries at harbor freight are pretty good. the higher end ones that is. been using them for about 5 years now and only had one battery go bad.also if you distill your own white gas from regular unleaded, it gets cheaper to run the gas lanterns and its the exact same thing as crown when you done making it. ive made about 25 gallons so far, so im good on fuel for my lantern and stoves. but please dont try to make white gas out of unleaded unless you really know how to do it in a safe way. there are videos on here that show you how to make it. so just be safe ok? i get about 2 gallons for the price of 1 gallon of crown at walmart. here is a trick i learned with the 288A gas lanterns. the fuel valves on the 288A and the dual fuel 285 silver lantern will screw into each other. i got a 285 fuel valve and generator and put it into my white gas only 288A. now remember the 288A and the 285 use a different flange nut where it holds the generator on you have to use the 288A on a 288A fuel valve same for the 285 duel fuel. the 285 dual fuel generator comes with a new generator nut which can be removed and you can install a 288A generator or just use the 285 generator. i only use white gas in my lanterns. so with the 285 generator being a little fatter than the 288A generator so it will last longer between cleaning the generator. hope this helps

[@GoMidwestFishing]

It sounds like you know a good deal about Coleman lanterns. I know what you means about having memories of that hissing lantern. I still love that thing just for those reasons. I'm not sure I will be distilling my own white gas anytime soon, but that is interesting that you can do that. I appreciate all the feedback. I learned a few things from your comment.

[@awh5773]

@@GoMidwestFishing the thing with the valves came about because I have about 9 of the 288A and 4 of the 285. So I mixed parts to get one working. The thing with making white gas. Like I said. Be very careful about that. But for me it's simple. So just for the record. I'm not telling anyone to do it.

[@johnnyw.mckelveyjr.2366]

I use none ethanol gas or high test car gas in my stoves and lanterns. Most of my stoves and lanterns are from the 50s to the 70s.

[@GoMidwestFishing]

Thanks for the info. They did make some great lanterns back then.

[@trappinout18]

Which lantern attracted bugs the least?

[@GoMidwestFishing]

Good question. I would have to set up an observation to find out. I know the propane had the most bugs laying dead around it due to the extreme heat it puts out.

[@beingsneaky]

For me, the gas and propane are not just light. They can also act as a heat source. Great for cold weather but not warm weather. But yeah led easy throw a switch and boom it's on.. propane turn hit the ole piezoelectric switch and boom on or is it just turn the know now?? But gas?? Man... pump pump pump then light let it flare a bit then turn all the way on, them pump pump pump, them pump every 30 mins or so.. led prolly last for days???

[@GoMidwestFishing]

Maybe it was just the one I bought, but the propane was very hard to light. The igniter just wasn't doing it. I can use the LED lantern for a whole camping season without changing batteries. It is suppose tp last 299 hours on low. I appreciate your input. Glad to hear from you.

[@wdl8416]

I'm sure. However, for me, if it doesn't have that lantern sound, you ain't camping.

[@GoMidwestFishing]

I know what you mean. It has a certain feeling to it for those of us that grew up with it.

[@ryhol5417]

Gas. Power goes out frequently. Propane only if you have your own master cylinder and refill yourself

[@GoMidwestFishing]

Thanks for your input. Gas seems to be the popular choice.

[@acersalman8258]

the best 👌 💓 best kerosene

[@williamzee7748]

Why can’t you just tell us which one from the get go?

[@GoMidwestFishing]

Hi William. Yep, you're right. That was the goal, but it ended up being 3 minutes in before I revealed my pick. This is an older video of mine, and I try to improve with each video. Thanks for the feedback.

[@CyrusOG666]

Unavailable 😢

[@GoMidwestFishing]

I'm sorry to hear that

[@michaeltomlinson8182]

That may work for safety reasons what and I survival situation and you're having to consume your fuel the Coleman pump up lantern would be the best option no batteries required just gas and safety only very unwell trained people cannot function gas appliances maybe if you live in a city the battery powered would be okay I always grab my gas lantern

[@ELVISRN1]

$45 a bottle????!!!!!!!!!! RUN.

[@astang1072]

Disagree. Those batteries wont be working too well at -9°F. Then the heat will be appreciated.

[@GoMidwestFishing]

I do like the heat of the lantern in the winter. I did use the LED lantern after a month of sitting in sub zero temps, and it still worked! It was slightly dimmer, but I didn't expect it to even work. Thanks for giving your thoughts.

[@astang1072]

Sure. The biggest problem with the cold is actually running battery-powered things in the cold. Merely storing in the cold can diminish them but running them while cold will net a much shorter run time.

[@danethompson85]

45 dollars a bottle! My god.

[@GoMidwestFishing]

It makes me wonder if people are actually willing to pay that amount. I for one, will not.

[@hemidart7]

Gas all day long for many reasons

[@GoMidwestFishing]

I have a lot of people loving the gas lanterns. I can see why.

[@teamslaiyans3808]

Now that 1lb propane is like the TP now, I’d say gas ... 🤣🤣🤣

[@GoMidwestFishing]

Hopefully someday we will be able to buy things again. Gas is a good choice, and still a favorite of mine. I usually leave the gas running nearby, and use the LED to carry around with me.