Hey Ste always a pleasure my good buddy. There is actually a version of this lantern from Canada m8 it's a CP version. Apparently it was used in the Canadian railway? It commands a high price. Lovely. Well worth picking a couple up m8. Take it easy.
Hi Ste, just discovered your channel and really like your content. I collect these lanterns myself for some years now. I was happy to find my birthday lantern, a model 200a from 11/80. Few tips from me, the older ones didn’t had adjustable valves that’s the reason why you find it hard to adjust. They are designed to run on full blast only. Just the pressure in the tank gives you a bit of adjustment of the amount of brightness. I use for the white gas lanterns the Aspen 4T fuel which is available in 5l containers. But it must be the 4T! There is also 2T available but that contains oil cause it is for 2stroke engines. It burns much cleaner than normal fuel and is cheaper than the original Coleman fuel. Have a look for the tiny models 222a or b, 226 or 229. They’re a lot smaller than the standart size lanterns. Only downside for bringing it to the woods is the fragile mantle that’s why I prefer the Feuerhand lanterns for bushcraft. All the best and take care!
Hey there buddy thanks for dropping in and taking the time to leave this awesome comment! I'm happy now I know the 639 has no adjustment, I thought I may have to strip it 😆 I like the sound of the smaller models I will keep an eye out for them. I do like the fuerhand lanterns too I have I think 3 to date. Unfortunately my newest one leaks everywhere! I picked up a tub paraffin and it seems to be running fine so fingers crossed. Thanks again for stopping by. Take it easy.
@@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors The Feuerhand aren’t completely sealed. That’s how they are designed. I have a small canister from the Swedish army to bring the fuel for it to the woods and fill it into the lantern when I arrive. If there is some leftover I fill it back to the canister the next day. No leaking this way. Cheers mate.
really nice kit i was issued a coleman stove way back in the late 80s ran it on petrol they could beat anything else on the market in those days [ pre jetboil ] you are right about the mantles they are very delicate but cant be beat for home emergency use giving both light and warmth dad used one in the sheds when i was a kid and a parafin heater on the stair landing the smell always reminds me of my child hood
Brilliant that's some great memories connected to these lanterns. Interesting that you were issued with an American stove in the British forces haha. I believe American soldiers parachuted into Europe with the first Coleman stoves too. Take it easy Mick.
yep the presurised petrol stove ,,,[ no4 cookset i think could be wrong not a chef } was a staple in the british army for many years right up until we adopted the single fuel system and all equipment and vehicles had to go diesel whilst not always issued to individuals as they got hexi they were used for expeditions as they were less prone to freezing than the gas alternatives @@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors
Wow! £30??? That was a steal. That lamp must be a collector's item, must be. Especially in pristine condition like that. Even though I'm almost 60, I've never used one of these. Very impressive. Lantern collecting - that's a deep rabbit hole, LOL. Thanks for this, it was very interesting.
I couldn't believe it I have seen limited listing for this lantern at £300! But that could be the Canadian rail version. Either way I'm loving the lantern. Thanks for stopping by buddy. Take care.
Congratulations on your new obsession brother, coming from a coleman collecting Yank with my own obsession. You've done a good job educating yourself as a newbie and you are spot on. I was speaking with one of my pals in Scotland yesterday about Coleman stoves and lanterns and seemed to be really curious. I think he's been bitten by the Coleman bug! Look for youtube channel OldTown Coleman and you'll learn everything you could ever possibly need to know and how to maintain and rebuild everything they ever made. Really great video you made here and i hope you'll make more.💪
Thank you it's a great hobby to enjoy and lots to learn along the way. I'm familiar with old town Coleman it's a good channel. Thank you for taking the time to comment 😉 have a great week ahead.
Ok I'm back and my new 690 kerosene Coleman has arrived, dude this is the brightest lantern in all my collection and i mean blinding leaving me seeing spots😂. Lit like a dream and runs perfect. Man i can't thank you enough for my new favorite! This what Jack and Victor needed in the black out episode. They could've blinded Isa the dosey coo!😅😮
Great video. I purchased the dual fuel and kerosene 639 Coleman on Amazon. My dual fuel arrived today and works perfectly. The kerosene arrives nexts week. These lanterns will last a lifetime..
Hi Ste, glad to see you could get some Coleman lanterns. That 1973 model is very nice, would love to have one of those old lanterns, you got a great deal on that for sure! I've been using Coleman lanterns for over 40 years. My favorite is my Coleman Northstar that I got back in 2000 it has electronic ignition so no need for priming. It's been my trusty companion on all my car camping trips for the last 23 years, probably my favorite piece of camping gear. I also have a Northstar propane lantern that uses liquid propane gas (the lantern screws right on to a 1 lb. fuel canister. Also have some Coleman stoves that run on white gas. I had a silver dual fuel lantern like yours before I got the Northstar.👍👍
Hey Jeff always a pleasure my good buddy. I do like the north star. I have seen it floating around on the Coleman forums. I also like the propane version you mentioned. I watched a RUclips vid where they compared 3 types of Coleman battery, white gas and propane. I think the propane was the brightest and longest lasting fuel wise. That's great to hear regarding the reliability of the lanterns 23 years is good going. I'm in the market for the dual burner petrol version over here Jeff, but silly prices put me off 😂
Great video! By the way, Here's a safety directive for the older model 237 kerosene lantern. (this may also apply to the older model 639) When not cycling the tip cleaner, the lever should always be left in the down position. There have been instances where, during preheating, if the valve is closed AND the tip cleaner is in the up position, the generator can rupture due to expanding gasses from the heat. However, if the tip cleaner lever remains in the down position, expanding gas can safely vent through the tip during the preheat process. This issue can be circumvented by using the "soft start" method. Either way, the tip cleaner on these lantern models should always rest in the down position.
That is fantastic information 👌 I think I may have left in the up position because I had trouble with it on the last try. Thank you very much for spending the time to write this comment, I appreciate it. Have a great week.
Nice one Ste I’m not sure you should have a favourite although the 639 does look like the business. Enjoyed the history lesson especially about the birthday and Christmas choices. I’ll definitely visit the camp at the BCS look forward to seeing you. Just please don’t sing carols 😆🤣😂 All the best fella 😊👊🔥
Happened upon your channel while looking up Kelly Kettle videos and saw your SAK Huntsman (my camo Huntsman should be arriving in the mail from Victorinox Canada this week 😍) and you Coleman lantern ones here. Really enjoying the content and just wanted to send a hello along from a fellow Ste across the pond here in Ontario Canada 🙂. I purchased one of the green Coleman Classic 286 single mantle naphtha lanterns back in 2021 for my car camping kit and absolutely love it!!! I was a Cub and Boy Scount in the 1980s when our campsite kitchen ran exclusively on the earlier versions of the green Coleman dual-burner naphtha stoves, and the campsite was illuminated by the Classic green coloured naphtha lanterns 😁. To me, there is nothing that compares to the sight, sound and smell of a Coleman liquid fuel appliance, and I plan to add a couple more of the Classic 286 lanterns to my car camping basecamp kit 👍.
Wow! its my awesome pleasure to welcome you onboard my fellow Ste. Absolute pleasure to have you here and I am buzzing that you are enjoying the content my good man. Canada is a beautiful place! When I envisage Canada I see shops 50 miles apart and snow capped mountains! 😂 The Coleman lanterns are the empitimy of camping in my opinion. When I watch old 80s flicks like the great outdoors that's where I see Coleman. "I'm sure I was state side in another life!" 😂 Any way bud I'm rambling. Hope to chat with you in the comments on future vids. Take it easy buddy. Stay Crafty.
@@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors Thank you mate. Aside from our abhorrent Prime Minister who is proverbially drilling holes into the hull of our economy and the country as a whole with his Liberal party shenanigans, it is honestly a beautiful place to live and where I'm at in Ontario here (southwestern part) I am only a short drive from a few of the Great Lakes, and less than 6 hours from beautiful Algonquin Park. Haha it's quite funny you mention your vision of Canada because it is not uncommon for most people think this is a bushcraft heaven with lots of forests and sparse communities with snow and mountains 😆. The northern part of Ontario here is absolutely breathtaking and once you start into the Canadian Shield and up past Lake Superior, that's where this province really shines. The small city of Chatham that I live in has 44,000 people (we even have a Thames River 😀) is approximately one hour from the Windsor (Canada)/Detroit (Unites States) border where the Detroit River separates the two cities. On a clear summer day you can literally see each city and hear people talking from across the river and there used to be an indoor amusent park resort hotel in town here called The Wheels Inn. It was a popular American long weekend hotspot and people from Detroit would cross the border (remember, you can literally see each city across the river plain as day lol) and they would pack parkas and winter boots like as soon as they came out of the Windsor/Detroit Tunnel, it would be a barren snow-covered wasteland 🤣🤣🤣. And yes I absolutely agree that the sight, smell and quiet little jet engine sound of a Coleman lantern roaring away is what makes camping for me, second only to sitting in a camp chair around the fire under the night sky❤🌲⛺🌲.
@@generationxdad I do hope to visit your beautiful country one day fella. I believe you need a license now to film in national parks and crown land!? I maybe confusing the two. I bet you Thames river is a lot cleaner than ours haha. Back in the 1800s our Thames was a literal toilet! We have very similar political problems here bud he is called Rishi Sunak. They are all the same at the end of the day. Greedy self serving selfish ##### who are so out of touch with the population they lead. Never mind when all goes tits up, we can retreat to the woods and live our best lives 😂 Top history regarding your countries history by the way.
@@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors To my knowledge here in Ontario, you can film content like you what you make without a license. There are a lot of RUclips content creators who make videos just in the Algonquin Park area (Camper Christina is one, My Self Reliance/Shawn James is another). It might be different in another province here as laws and regulations can and do differ between them, but I see a ton of content coming out of northern Ontario so I think you can film freely here. LOL I don't know what your Thames is like over there in the UK, but if I could post a picture in here of our Thames River, it sounds like they would be roughly the same 🤣🤣. Ours actually used to be quite a bustling waterway with activity on American Long weekends where boats would be parked three abreast down at the docks in our downtown core which would be bustling with life and activity. Now our downtown is slowly but steadily drawing makeshift shelters and in the infancy stages of becoming an encampment for the homeless and mentally ill. I just turned 50 in January and to think back to when I was kid going downtown with my folks on long weekends to see all the activity and nightlife and excitement in the downtown park, to see what it is like now it's almost like a dystopian time warp. I listen to The Richie Allen show regularly and I hear Rishi mentioned often on the show. I don't envy what you folks are going through over there, but it seems like Trudeau has entered Canada in the race to the economic bottom over here 😵.
Hello mate. I can see the attraction they're nice looking things. i gave some thought to if I had any kit that might be around 40 years old and you are right there isn't much. I have that old Victorinox with the missing scales I mentioned the other day and my old MSR alpine gas stove must be getting close to 40 but that's it. Be safe and be lucky man.
They are eye catchers for sure m8. What size is you Vicky m8? 91mm ooooh I found a vintage msr multi fuel stove on market place a few months ago. I messaged her and she took her time getting back! She replied after a week! She told me it had been sold, then messaged the day after to say she made a mistake and it was still for sale. I didn't see the message till a couple days later and by the time she seen the message it had sold 😂 true story.
Lol like you need another stove anyway man. My MSR stove isn't multi fuel it just takes a gas cannister. It's basically a burner with three folding legs. As for the Victorinox, yes you were bang on it's 91mm or there abouts. It's been dropped that many times the ends are looking a bit tatty. Believe it or not it's the everyday tin opener in this house. Be afe and be lucky mate.@@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors
What beautiful lanterns. I have a 237 and 249 kerosene lantern. They are very bright indeed. Be careful when preheating with the tip in the up position. The generator can explode. Ask me how I know..
Hola felicitaciones mis coleman van de campamento desde hace unos 35 años un 237 A o el 236 o el oequeño 249 . Me gustan mucho y es increible su exelente luz en el bosque . Tambien tengo Optimus . Radius de origen Suecia año 1950 excelente calidad todo fabricado en bronce cromado saludos desde Uruguay
That sounds like a fantastic collection of lanterns. Nothing beats the glow of a Coleman. I can imagine the optimum looks amazing in brass. Thanks for the comment. Take care.
Good video pal! Nice to them being put to good use. On a side note...nice jacket. What kind is it and where might I pick one up. USA peace and love from across the pond!!
Thank you for the awesome comment, my awesome man. The jacket is from a company called swandri. This one is called the reidston Wool anorak. Take it easy fella.
That sounds awesome! They slap silly prices on even the most common Coleman's over here bud. I wish I could, unfortunately the import taxes kill any savings I would probably make 🤣🤣 thanks for the offer and have a fantastic weekend.
Hi, unfortunately, I have no experience with the dietz lanterns, although if you buy a new Coleman dual fuel lantern and maintain it properly, they are a reliable source of heat and light.
Depends on how much light you want -the Coleman lanterns are between 350 and 500 candlepower (enough to light an area of about a 8 to 10 foot radius at the centre of which a book could be read easily, say up to 4-5 feet from the lantern) and the largest Dietz is about 12 candlepower (enough to read a book if it is adjacent to the lantern with the light area radius being a 3 to 4 feet)) . The Coleman's mantle contains a mineral which glows white hot in the flame of the vapourized liquid fuel. The Dietz uses a wick, the amount of light is dependent on the wick size (width) and it is un-pressurized. The storm lanterns/dietz are generally pretty safe but at the expense of light output. Used carefully, the pressurized lanterns are safe but one needs to be careful about reading and understanding the instructions -for example, (especially with gasoline powered versions), never open the fuel cap on a hot lantern, do not leave the tip cleaner in the "up" position, etc/etc. Some of the earlier Coleman lanterns (late 1950's/early 1960's) had 3 part fuel caps, some of which vented through a hole in the side of the cap. Unless the appliance was tilted so that the cap was venting only the "vapour space" of the font, releasing the pressure could result in a stream of fuel spraying across one's pants, the ground, etc. (ask me how I know this...😃) hence the "never when the appliance is hot (or near a source of ignition)" admonition. Later versions have multiple slots cut in the thread of the caps which tend to vent back towards the font but the warning remains important to heed. Kerosene/Paraffin in general is a safer fuel, even in a pressurized lantern. If you like using potentially dangerous tools in a controlled manner pressurized lanterns are excellent. It probably requires the same level of knowledge/engagement as operating a table saw.
Now that’s a sexy lantern… I can see me and the missus next to a waterfall in wales with that glowing away in the background 😘🤤🤣 ahh the simple things .. I just gotta find one for half the price …. 🧐old school Milk bottle a wind proof lighter a mantle and a copper coil…😂😂😂😂😂 no😂😂
The red wheel on 639 is ONLY an on/off valve. The wire on the opposite side of the red wheel is only used for cleaning the generator. Never preheat a kerosene lamp with the needle on the up position or you will blow the generator tube! Start with the needle down and open the fuel valve after preheating. George
Hey, great video, thanks for posting it. Can you please tell me where you are buying your Coleman #11 mantles for this lantern? So far I can't find them online.
@@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors I've spent a couple of hours researching online for one. The lantern model 639 is a great lantern but specific parts are not discussed online. I'm waiting on a reply from Coleman regarding the correct parts number of the pump repair kit for lantern 639. It's not listed on their site. However, I did find out that the older model lantern # 639 is now also shown as model # 3000004258 on the newer model lanterns. Maybe that info will help someone in their search for parts
Very nice and informative video! I do like the look of the lanterns. I may just have to pick one up myself. Cheers!
Hey Ste always a pleasure my good buddy. There is actually a version of this lantern from Canada m8 it's a CP version. Apparently it was used in the Canadian railway? It commands a high price. Lovely. Well worth picking a couple up m8. Take it easy.
Hi Ste, just discovered your channel and really like your content.
I collect these lanterns myself for some years now. I was happy to find my birthday lantern, a model 200a from 11/80.
Few tips from me, the older ones didn’t had adjustable valves that’s the reason why you find it hard to adjust. They are designed to run on full blast only. Just the pressure in the tank gives you a bit of adjustment of the amount of brightness.
I use for the white gas lanterns the Aspen 4T fuel which is available in 5l containers. But it must be the 4T! There is also 2T available but that contains oil cause it is for 2stroke engines. It burns much cleaner than normal fuel and is cheaper than the original Coleman fuel.
Have a look for the tiny models 222a or b, 226 or 229. They’re a lot smaller than the standart size lanterns.
Only downside for bringing it to the woods is the fragile mantle that’s why I prefer the Feuerhand lanterns for bushcraft.
All the best and take care!
Hey there buddy thanks for dropping in and taking the time to leave this awesome comment! I'm happy now I know the 639 has no adjustment, I thought I may have to strip it 😆 I like the sound of the smaller models I will keep an eye out for them. I do like the fuerhand lanterns too I have I think 3 to date. Unfortunately my newest one leaks everywhere! I picked up a tub paraffin and it seems to be running fine so fingers crossed. Thanks again for stopping by. Take it easy.
@@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors The Feuerhand aren’t completely sealed. That’s how they are designed. I have a small canister from the Swedish army to bring the fuel for it to the woods and fill it into the lantern when I arrive. If there is some leftover I fill it back to the canister the next day. No leaking this way.
Cheers mate.
really nice kit i was issued a coleman stove way back in the late 80s ran it on petrol they could beat anything else on the market in those days [ pre jetboil ] you are right about the mantles they are very delicate but cant be beat for home emergency use giving both light and warmth dad used one in the sheds when i was a kid and a parafin heater on the stair landing the smell always reminds me of my child hood
Brilliant that's some great memories connected to these lanterns. Interesting that you were issued with an American stove in the British forces haha. I believe American soldiers parachuted into Europe with the first Coleman stoves too. Take it easy Mick.
yep the presurised petrol stove ,,,[ no4 cookset i think could be wrong not a chef } was a staple in the british army for many years right up until we adopted the single fuel system and all equipment and vehicles had to go diesel whilst not always issued to individuals as they got hexi they were used for expeditions as they were less prone to freezing than the gas alternatives @@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors
@@hampshireoutdoorsandsurviv9340 Brilliant history bud. Thanks for the info.
Great video. Frank at the OldTownColeman channel is a wealth of knowledge on lanterns and stoves as well.
Hi there, i am familiar with his channel. He is indeed very knowledgeable. Thanks for stopping by. Take care.
Wow! £30??? That was a steal. That lamp must be a collector's item, must be. Especially in pristine condition like that. Even though I'm almost 60, I've never used one of these. Very impressive. Lantern collecting - that's a deep rabbit hole, LOL. Thanks for this, it was very interesting.
I couldn't believe it I have seen limited listing for this lantern at £300! But that could be the Canadian rail version. Either way I'm loving the lantern. Thanks for stopping by buddy. Take care.
Congratulations on your new obsession brother, coming from a coleman collecting Yank with my own obsession. You've done a good job educating yourself as a newbie and you are spot on. I was speaking with one of my pals in Scotland yesterday about Coleman stoves and lanterns and seemed to be really curious. I think he's been bitten by the Coleman bug! Look for youtube channel OldTown Coleman and you'll learn everything you could ever possibly need to know and how to maintain and rebuild everything they ever made. Really great video you made here and i hope you'll make more.💪
Thank you it's a great hobby to enjoy and lots to learn along the way. I'm familiar with old town Coleman it's a good channel. Thank you for taking the time to comment 😉 have a great week ahead.
Ok I'm back and my new 690 kerosene Coleman has arrived, dude this is the brightest lantern in all my collection and i mean blinding leaving me seeing spots😂. Lit like a dream and runs perfect. Man i can't thank you enough for my new favorite! This what Jack and Victor needed in the black out episode. They could've blinded Isa the dosey coo!😅😮
😄 that's cool. You got your lantern. They are absolutely 💯 👌 Thanks for dropping by buddy. Take it easy.
Great video. I purchased the dual fuel and kerosene 639 Coleman on Amazon. My dual fuel arrived today and works perfectly. The kerosene arrives nexts week. These lanterns will last a lifetime..
They are definitely worth the money in terms of what they offer. Thank you for commenting. Take care.
I just bought 2 of those new on line can't wait to use them
Absolutely amazing they are great lanterns.
Hi Ste, glad to see you could get some Coleman lanterns. That 1973 model is very nice, would love to have one of those old lanterns, you got a great deal on that for sure! I've been using Coleman lanterns for over 40 years. My favorite is my Coleman Northstar that I got back in 2000 it has electronic ignition so no need for priming. It's been my trusty companion on all my car camping trips for the last 23 years, probably my favorite piece of camping gear. I also have a Northstar propane lantern that uses liquid propane gas (the lantern screws right on to a 1 lb. fuel canister. Also have some Coleman stoves that run on white gas. I had a silver dual fuel lantern like yours before I got the Northstar.👍👍
Hey Jeff always a pleasure my good buddy. I do like the north star. I have seen it floating around on the Coleman forums. I also like the propane version you mentioned. I watched a RUclips vid where they compared 3 types of Coleman battery, white gas and propane. I think the propane was the brightest and longest lasting fuel wise. That's great to hear regarding the reliability of the lanterns 23 years is good going. I'm in the market for the dual burner petrol version over here Jeff, but silly prices put me off 😂
@@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors Yeah, I remember the Northstar was quite pricey when I bought it. 🤑
Great video!
By the way, Here's a safety directive for the older model 237 kerosene lantern. (this may also apply to the older model 639)
When not cycling the tip cleaner, the lever should always be left in the down position. There have been instances where, during preheating, if the valve is closed AND the tip cleaner is in the up position, the generator can rupture due to expanding gasses from the heat.
However, if the tip cleaner lever remains in the down position, expanding gas can safely vent through the tip during the preheat process.
This issue can be circumvented by using the "soft start" method.
Either way, the tip cleaner on these lantern models should always rest in the down position.
That is fantastic information 👌 I think I may have left in the up position because I had trouble with it on the last try. Thank you very much for spending the time to write this comment, I appreciate it. Have a great week.
Nice one Ste
I’m not sure you should have a favourite although the 639 does look like the business.
Enjoyed the history lesson especially about the birthday and Christmas choices.
I’ll definitely visit the camp at the BCS look forward to seeing you.
Just please don’t sing carols 😆🤣😂
All the best fella
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😂 I promise m8. She is a beauty of a lantern. Looking forward to the show bud, see ya there.
Hi Steve, great bits of kit, awesome demo 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Cheers Mark my good man great to hear from you as always. Take it easy fella.
Thanks for the tutorial..i know now how to fully operate this lamp.
Glad the video was helpfull for you buddy. Take it easy.
Great information ste just realised mines 25 years old
Cheers buddy👍
Nice m8. Just a pack of cheap mantles and hopefully should fire right up. Just do it outside.......just incase 😂
I used one about 35 years ago regular
We had a German brand one ,
Excellent 👌
Very nice 😉
Most likely a PETROMAX, the original inventor of the pressurized Kerosene/Petroleum lantern in 1910. Still sold today!
Im gonna have a look into getting one of these definatly
Definitely worth the punt bud.
Very nice indeed
Thank you. Have a great weekend buddy.
Great job on the video sir
Thanks buddy. Thanks for stopping by. Take it easy.
I have 3 gas ones. I've had them run 11 plus hrs on gasoline. Love them. I use them truck camping. Cheers from Cape breton Canada
That is some good running time right there bud very impressive! I look forward to camping with mine very soon. Take it easy my Canadian buddy.
Happened upon your channel while looking up Kelly Kettle videos and saw your SAK Huntsman (my camo Huntsman should be arriving in the mail from Victorinox Canada this week 😍) and you Coleman lantern ones here. Really enjoying the content and just wanted to send a hello along from a fellow Ste across the pond here in Ontario Canada 🙂.
I purchased one of the green Coleman Classic 286 single mantle naphtha lanterns back in 2021 for my car camping kit and absolutely love it!!! I was a Cub and Boy Scount in the 1980s when our campsite kitchen ran exclusively on the earlier versions of the green Coleman dual-burner naphtha stoves, and the campsite was illuminated by the Classic green coloured naphtha lanterns 😁.
To me, there is nothing that compares to the sight, sound and smell of a Coleman liquid fuel appliance, and I plan to add a couple more of the Classic 286 lanterns to my car camping basecamp kit 👍.
Wow! its my awesome pleasure to welcome you onboard my fellow Ste. Absolute pleasure to have you here and I am buzzing that you are enjoying the content my good man. Canada is a beautiful place! When I envisage Canada I see shops 50 miles apart and snow capped mountains! 😂 The Coleman lanterns are the empitimy of camping in my opinion. When I watch old 80s flicks like the great outdoors that's where I see Coleman. "I'm sure I was state side in another life!" 😂 Any way bud I'm rambling. Hope to chat with you in the comments on future vids. Take it easy buddy. Stay Crafty.
@@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors Thank you mate. Aside from our abhorrent Prime Minister who is proverbially drilling holes into the hull of our economy and the country as a whole with his Liberal party shenanigans, it is honestly a beautiful place to live and where I'm at in Ontario here (southwestern part) I am only a short drive from a few of the Great Lakes, and less than 6 hours from beautiful Algonquin Park.
Haha it's quite funny you mention your vision of Canada because it is not uncommon for most people think this is a bushcraft heaven with lots of forests and sparse communities with snow and mountains 😆. The northern part of Ontario here is absolutely breathtaking and once you start into the Canadian Shield and up past Lake Superior, that's where this province really shines.
The small city of Chatham that I live in has 44,000 people (we even have a Thames River 😀) is approximately one hour from the Windsor (Canada)/Detroit (Unites States) border where the Detroit River separates the two cities. On a clear summer day you can literally see each city and hear people talking from across the river and there used to be an indoor amusent park resort hotel in town here called The Wheels Inn. It was a popular American long weekend hotspot and people from Detroit would cross the border (remember, you can literally see each city across the river plain as day lol) and they would pack parkas and winter boots like as soon as they came out of the Windsor/Detroit Tunnel, it would be a barren snow-covered wasteland 🤣🤣🤣.
And yes I absolutely agree that the sight, smell and quiet little jet engine sound of a Coleman lantern roaring away is what makes camping for me, second only to sitting in a camp chair around the fire under the night sky❤🌲⛺🌲.
@@generationxdad I do hope to visit your beautiful country one day fella. I believe you need a license now to film in national parks and crown land!? I maybe confusing the two. I bet you Thames river is a lot cleaner than ours haha. Back in the 1800s our Thames was a literal toilet! We have very similar political problems here bud he is called Rishi Sunak. They are all the same at the end of the day. Greedy self serving selfish ##### who are so out of touch with the population they lead. Never mind when all goes tits up, we can retreat to the woods and live our best lives 😂 Top history regarding your countries history by the way.
@@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors To my knowledge here in Ontario, you can film content like you what you make without a license. There are a lot of RUclips content creators who make videos just in the Algonquin Park area (Camper Christina is one, My Self Reliance/Shawn James is another). It might be different in another province here as laws and regulations can and do differ between them, but I see a ton of content coming out of northern Ontario so I think you can film freely here.
LOL I don't know what your Thames is like over there in the UK, but if I could post a picture in here of our Thames River, it sounds like they would be roughly the same 🤣🤣. Ours actually used to be quite a bustling waterway with activity on American Long weekends where boats would be parked three abreast down at the docks in our downtown core which would be bustling with life and activity. Now our downtown is slowly but steadily drawing makeshift shelters and in the infancy stages of becoming an encampment for the homeless and mentally ill. I just turned 50 in January and to think back to when I was kid going downtown with my folks on long weekends to see all the activity and nightlife and excitement in the downtown park, to see what it is like now it's almost like a dystopian time warp.
I listen to The Richie Allen show regularly and I hear Rishi mentioned often on the show. I don't envy what you folks are going through over there, but it seems like Trudeau has entered Canada in the race to the economic bottom over here 😵.
Hello mate. I can see the attraction they're nice looking things. i gave some thought to if I had any kit that might be around 40 years old and you are right there isn't much. I have that old Victorinox with the missing scales I mentioned the other day and my old MSR alpine gas stove must be getting close to 40 but that's it. Be safe and be lucky man.
They are eye catchers for sure m8. What size is you Vicky m8? 91mm ooooh I found a vintage msr multi fuel stove on market place a few months ago. I messaged her and she took her time getting back! She replied after a week! She told me it had been sold, then messaged the day after to say she made a mistake and it was still for sale. I didn't see the message till a couple days later and by the time she seen the message it had sold 😂 true story.
Lol like you need another stove anyway man. My MSR stove isn't multi fuel it just takes a gas cannister. It's basically a burner with three folding legs. As for the Victorinox, yes you were bang on it's 91mm or there abouts. It's been dropped that many times the ends are looking a bit tatty.
Believe it or not it's the everyday tin opener in this house. Be afe and be lucky mate.@@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors
What beautiful lanterns. I have a 237 and 249 kerosene lantern. They are very bright indeed. Be careful when preheating with the tip in the up position. The generator can explode. Ask me how I know..
Wow! Thank you for that! 😆 I'll be sure to check that! Stunning lanterns for sure!
Hola felicitaciones mis coleman van de campamento desde hace unos 35 años un 237 A o el 236 o el oequeño 249 . Me gustan mucho y es increible su exelente luz en el bosque . Tambien tengo Optimus . Radius de origen Suecia año 1950 excelente calidad todo fabricado en bronce cromado saludos desde Uruguay
That sounds like a fantastic collection of lanterns. Nothing beats the glow of a Coleman. I can imagine the optimum looks amazing in brass. Thanks for the comment. Take care.
Deffo the 73 😊looks cool too and that is a bargain mate nice 1 buddy guess the guy who sold it didnt know much about it?
I don't think he did. He was just a house clearance guy who wanted a quick flip. My gain 😂
@@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors 🤣deffo youre gain buddy 🙂wasnt called delboy was he 🤣
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Good video pal! Nice to them being put to good use. On a side note...nice jacket. What kind is it and where might I pick one up. USA peace and love from across the pond!!
Thank you for the awesome comment, my awesome man. The jacket is from a company called swandri. This one is called the reidston Wool anorak. Take it easy fella.
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Look up some old town Coleman videos. He goes into great detail on tear down and operation
Hey there, bud. Yep, I know his channel all too well 😄 spent some time there. Good knowledge.
I get these at the Goodwill bins. If you have a hook up with shipping US to UK I can grab them. They're 5$. Always vintage 70s 80s. D,😃
That sounds awesome! They slap silly prices on even the most common Coleman's over here bud. I wish I could, unfortunately the import taxes kill any savings I would probably make 🤣🤣 thanks for the offer and have a fantastic weekend.
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Is it better the Coleman dual fuel than a Dietz oil burning lamp? I'm new and start camping and want to buy a lamp without batteries
Hi, unfortunately, I have no experience with the dietz lanterns, although if you buy a new Coleman dual fuel lantern and maintain it properly, they are a reliable source of heat and light.
Depends on how much light you want -the Coleman lanterns are between 350 and 500 candlepower (enough to light an area of about a 8 to 10 foot radius at the centre of which a book could be read easily, say up to 4-5 feet from the lantern) and the largest Dietz is about 12 candlepower (enough to read a book if it is adjacent to the lantern with the light area radius being a 3 to 4 feet)) . The Coleman's mantle contains a mineral which glows white hot in the flame of the vapourized liquid fuel. The Dietz uses a wick, the amount of light is dependent on the wick size (width) and it is un-pressurized. The storm lanterns/dietz are generally pretty safe but at the expense of light output. Used carefully, the pressurized lanterns are safe but one needs to be careful about reading and understanding the instructions -for example, (especially with gasoline powered versions), never open the fuel cap on a hot lantern, do not leave the tip cleaner in the "up" position, etc/etc. Some of the earlier Coleman lanterns (late 1950's/early 1960's) had 3 part fuel caps, some of which vented through a hole in the side of the cap. Unless the appliance was tilted so that the cap was venting only the "vapour space" of the font, releasing the pressure could result in a stream of fuel spraying across one's pants, the ground, etc. (ask me how I know this...😃) hence the "never when the appliance is hot (or near a source of ignition)" admonition. Later versions have multiple slots cut in the thread of the caps which tend to vent back towards the font but the warning remains important to heed. Kerosene/Paraffin in general is a safer fuel, even in a pressurized lantern. If you like using potentially dangerous tools in a controlled manner pressurized lanterns are excellent. It probably requires the same level of knowledge/engagement as operating a table saw.
How long does the mantos last in the dual fuel?
Hey there, as long as the lantern isn't knocked violently, the mantle should last for years.
I have camping gaz one the light does not flicker in a camera .
I put mine between my legs wgen im camping , keeps me warm
Yeah they do give some belting heat out! Definitely a great hand warmer. Thanks for the comment buddy.
I got mine from a bootsale here in the qeer old corrupt UK 🇬🇧 today date 30/6/2024..for £1...YES ..£1...OR 20 SHILLINGS..2×50P...
That is a bargain! Well done. Look after it and it will be a reliable source of light for years to come.
Now that’s a sexy lantern… I can see me and the missus next to a waterfall in wales with that glowing away in the background 😘🤤🤣 ahh the simple things .. I just gotta find one for half the price …. 🧐old school Milk bottle a wind proof lighter a mantle and a copper coil…😂😂😂😂😂 no😂😂
😂 yep I could see it there. Market place is rife with the dual fuel version bud. Probably closer to you than me also. Take it easy pal.
The red wheel on 639 is ONLY an on/off valve. The wire on the opposite side of the red wheel is only used for cleaning the generator.
Never preheat a kerosene lamp with the needle on the up position or you will blow the generator tube!
Start with the needle down and open the fuel valve after preheating.
George
Cheers for this. It has been pointed out to me, but I do appreciate your advice. Take it easy.
It's Manger, not Major.
I like manger anime as much as the next man, but what has it got to do with a Christmas carol? 😂 😆 Thanks for watching to the end. Take care.
Hey, great video, thanks for posting it. Can you please tell me where you are buying your Coleman #11 mantles for this lantern? So far I can't find them online.
Hey there. Ebay, buddy. I'm not sure if they are originals, but they work fine. Take care.
@@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors Great! Found them at our favorite place by the Bay. Thanks ; )
One more question, do you know the model number of the pump repair kit that goes with this particular lantern? Thanks.
😄 honestly, I have no idea! I just hope mine doesn't break!
@@BushcraftWithSteOutdoors I've spent a couple of hours researching online for one. The lantern model 639 is a great lantern but specific parts are not discussed online. I'm waiting on a reply from Coleman regarding the correct parts number of the pump repair kit for lantern 639. It's not listed on their site. However, I did find out that the older model lantern # 639 is now also shown as model # 3000004258 on the newer model lanterns. Maybe that info will help someone in their search for parts