February 3, 2012
100 years of Coleman Lanterns
W.C. Coleman the founder of the Coleman company first produced his lanterns over 100 years ago. Finding a better light source for rural America which at the time was still not connected to electrical service was His goal. Kerosene was the primary fuel for lanterns at the time and this was a smoky and dim light source that needed improvement. The new fuel source just coming on the market was gasoline which provided a cleaner burning and brighter light source.
With Electrical service still years away from reaching rural America the usual light source for homes and farms was a lantern. Coleman lanterns were designed to be much cleaner and brighter than the current kerosene lanterns. This design increased available light and decreased the smoke and fumes from a lantern. A superior product was designed and the Coleman company was born and continues to this day.
We all remember using the Coleman white gas lanterns on our camping trips when we were younger. Todays battery lanterns are as much an advancement from those lanterns as the original Coleman lantern was from the old kerosene lanterns they replaced. Using battery power these lanterns are able to provide clean bright light without the hazard of liquid fuels. No more mess or fumes to worry about just clean bright light.
Shortly following battery powered lanterns were the rechargeable lanterns. No longer did you need to even worry about having the right battery all you needed was an outlet to recharge your lantern from time to time. The CPX interchangeable power packs are also available allowing you to power different Coleman lanterns or lights with the same rechargeable power pack. You can now choose between a Coleman lantern with its own power cord are a rechargeable power pack with the ability to power different lights.
Starting with fluorescent bulbs and adding advanced LED lighting Coleman battery lanterns are able to give you many options when it comes to lighting. Ranging from a softer light to a white bright light and able to run for hours on one charge. These lights have even begun to rival regular electric lights used in your home today. With the clean safe power of electricity you can avoid the fire risk of liquid fuel making these lanterns an outstanding choice for your next purchase.
Throughout their over 100 years of experience the Coleman company has remained consistent in the pursuit of advanced and convenient outdoor lighting. Able to provide for todays needs and driven to provide tomorrows needs Coleman will always be a name you can trust when you need a light in dark places.
Martin Wilkins has been actively interested in the outdoors and camping. He has used many types of Coleman Fuel Lanterns over the years. He especially likes the new types of Coleman Rechargeable Lanterns.
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