coleman dual fuel lantern

Oh, and the tank is about 130mm across, but if you are knocking up a box, make it to fit the top and just add some padding for the base.

I'm a huge fan of them by the way. It's showing a little rust around the top after 15 years, but should last a while yet. Coleman also sell all the parts you could need so keeping it going won't be an issue.
On rough roads the mantles can take a pounding, so pack some spares. I can have 2 mantles last a year, or go through 6 in a week, you just never know which way it will go.

Hoyks,

If you spray the mantle with hair spray before you pack it away, the mantle will last for ages

Yep, I use the cheap hairspray on them. They have still cracked off, they just keep their shape better then.

I haven't had one go since I padded the carry box and used Primus mantles though I must say.

Hoyks,
Do you find your twin mantle lantern to be much brighter than single mantle ones?
Cheers,
Russ

I know it is significantly brighter than the single mantle gas lantern I also have. I haven't used it near a single dual fuel, but it would have to be better, I don't know if it would be twice as bright though ;-)

Cheap as chips ? The Coleman website shows that they are $200.
Is this the one you have ?
Cheers,
Russ

Oops sorry, cheap as chips to RUN. Misread, must be getting late !!
Thanks for the advice will look into the northstar. Do you know if the igniter is repairable/replaceable ? My old lantern had an igniter which failed and wasn't repairable.

Can't answer that one I'm afraid. Logic tells me (and the fact it's $200) that you must be able to replace it.

Other members may be able to answer.

You can replace the igniter - it's listed as a spare here:
Coleman spares
although at UKP21, about A$50, it's not cheap.

Another vote for the Coleman lamps - great devices although I question if the North Star is worth $200?

Mike Harding