Customer Reviews With Photos
Just got back from a 2-night camping trip. This Coleman Northern Nova Propane Lantern really surprises all other campers with its mighty 3000 lumens light when in maximum propane flow setting. I already have a Coleman 2-mantle lantern that I used for years. But the light from this Nova propane lantern is almost 3 times stronger. Well, it consumes propane faster also. At maximum setting, one propane bottle last about 3 hours only. After burring at maximum setting for 3 hours, the lantern is extremely hot. One can easily get burned by just touching any metal part, or the globe. Actually, you can really feel the "heat wave" by placing hand close to the globe. Now, here comes the dangerous task....how to replace the empty propane bottle with new bottle after the lantern has been running on maximum for long. It occurred on the 2nd night of my camping trip. I was hesitating on the spot for a while till someone passed me a pair of thermal gloves (the one when taking hot pan out of oven). I was able to protect myself with the gloves when I accidentally touching metal part or the steaming hot globe while replacing the propane bottle. This is definitely something need to be kept in mind....preparing thermal gloves in your camping trip for task like this. Other features of this lantern include, adjustable propane flow (to control the light strength), igniter for quick start (works every time, so far). The lantern can be hung up or placed on table. The included soft case provides good impact protection the the lantern. The overall build quality is good, "except" the 3 legs that can be unfolded to form a space-ship-like stand. The part that connect each leg to the metal lantern body is a plastic component. I highly suspect the longevity of that plastic hinge. I attach some photos comparing my old 2-mantle lantern with this Nova propane lantern. All in all, a nice, elegant lantern with the capability to give out 3000 lumens light strength. I do recommend this lantern for car-camping trips.
The Coleman name is synonymous with quality camping products. This Coleman Backpack sun shelter is no exception, but it is light-duty. This product comes in two versions: PFAS-Free, and with PFAS. PFAS stands for per and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. It's used in this case as a water-proofing applied to the nylon. Or not, depending on which version you choose. Because PFAS is harmful to people and the environment at the parts per billion level, if you don't need your sun shade to be water-proof, it's probably best to choose the PFAS-free option. Assembly is pretty straight-forward. Instructions in color are included on the outside of the carrying bag, and there are more detailed sheets sewn into the bag itself. First unroll the tent fabric from the bag containing the connected rods. Open the bag with the rods, untie the two sets, and pop them into place. Because the rods are connected with shock cord, it's really easy and fast to set up, and once each section is together, you just have to join them in the middle. Next is the hardest part to figure out. Here's the necessary hint: Place the tent over the rods with the blue panels on the sides. Insert the four horizontal pole ends into the plastic cups on the top of the tent fabric, then pull the corners down to the bottom of the spiked tent poles. Insert the spikes in the perforated cups, then hook the two plastic hooks into the loops next to the cups. Then, it's 'buttoning' time. There are about six plastic tabs that connect the vertical edges of the tent through little cloth loops. That's it! You're done, unless you want to anchor the tent to the ground using the included tent stakes (not good for white sandy beaches) or included sand bags. At the price of $85 for the PFAS version, this is a solid deal. The $119.99 PFAS-free version is inexplicably overpriced. Recommended! Recommended!
I got this Colemans Oasis canopy to upgrade (and use side-by-side) my old Quest canopy from Dick's. Unsurprisingly, it's an upgrade in every aspect - the quality of the construction is much higher, the big red buttons are a pleasure to press and don't want to devour my fingers, and the big red handle in the middle of the canopy is a delight. The side wall and a weirdly shaped attachment with pockets are welcome add-ons. I especially appreciate the 10x10 ft coverage vs the Quest which had a 10x10 ft footprint but only 8x8 ft coverage. 100 sqft vs 64 sqft makes a huge difference. Finally, I can confirm that just like the Quest canopy, the Coleman Oasis can be stuffed into the carrying case without removing the canopy. There's even a handy second zipper to relax the case and give you more room. Packed, the Oasis is actually a bit shorter than the Quest, but definitely fatter - see comparison photos. Both still fit side-by-side into a Tesla Model X's 2nd row on the floor, so transporting them for me is a breeze. In short, you won't regret getting the Oasis, it's a high quality canopy that is easy to pack and unpack that should last you a long time. Note: for comparison purposes, some of the photos contain a larger 13x13 Oasis from Costco next to my 10x10 that belongs to a buddy of mine.
Exchanging two if these in the hopes we had bad luck, but pretty surprised at the low quality of what we received relative to the reviews on here. Ordered two of these. After one night of in-home use, threads are pulling out on one and a zipper pull broke on the other one. As others have mentioned the ties are a little dumb vs elastic. For the positives: the color, feel and relatively quiet noise level are all pretty solid. Worth giving them one more shot
The table was put into a good use over Labor Day weekend camping trip for my son and his friends. Obviously, the kitchen gets annoyingly busy when you have to feed 5 people and a dog, 3 meals per day, for 3+ days. It felt more like outdoor cook off than camping to be honest. But having a dedicated extra space for food prep next to my chuck box was a huge help. It also free up some space of picnic table so that kids can get to sit down and eat. Having said that, it’s no doubt that overall quality of the table is, somewhat, flimsy. No one will bet this table’s gonna last lifetime. You will have to baby it a little when you put it in and out of your car because it’s likely to get damaged during transportation than while you’re using it. Coleman doesn’t even make bags/cases for this neither (I should’ve kept the box). It’s a compromise because it is lighter and smaller than the deluxe version when you fold everything down. Just try not to put anything heavy on top when you stack it with other camping gears. It’s very likely to crack or bend somewhere if you do. We’ll see how long it will last. (TIP: You can slide in a roll of paper towel to the bar in front of where a stove sits just like in the video. You can do this before snapping in the stove holder.)
I’ve used Coleman lanterns for decades and when on long or remote camping trips, always carry extra mantles and a spare globe. Sure enough, last September when camped in Montana, we accidentally knocked this lantern off the table and the globe broke. Because we had a spare, I was able to replace the mantles and globe and get the lantern going again.
It's light-weight, folds up easily, and weighs almost nothing. It keeps the cold away from your core. The pad is adequate for campers as long as you aren't overweight, aren't a side-sleeper, and don't mind your arms hanging off the sides of the mat. It's not going to keep dampness away from you unless you're a child or other small person with narrow shoulders. While the material is easy to clean, the egg carton design makes it a bit challenging unless you're using a garden hose to spray the dirt out of the nooks and crannies. You won't want to sleep directly on the mat because that same shape means you'll tear the nubs if you roll around too much. Put it under a sleeping bag. You can cut it in half and use it as a camp mat for two large dogs. German Shepherds find it very comfortable to sleep on.
I am using this to sleep on for chaperoning high school marching band trips. We stayed at a Y and this mattress was perfect for the night. I already own an external pump, so I ordered one without an internal pump. It inflated and deflated quickly and completely with my pump. It rolls into an attached cover, but the ends of the bed are still exposed, so I suggest putting it into another bag for transport to avoid damage. I would also suggest a twin sheet with elastic all around as mine did not stay on well. I unzipped my sleeping bag and used it like a comforter and was comfortable all night. Bed is the same height as a regular Rubbermaid container.
It will take more than 5 minutes to setup for one person. The first thing I didn't like was when I was putting one of the clips onto the pole, it snapped/broke very easily (see picture). I was still able to pitch the tent and overall it was easy to setup. It comes with already attached poles which you need to pay attention to when unpacking for the first time so you can repack it easier. The tent hight in the very center touches the top of my head when standing (I am 6ft tall). There's plenty of built in space for items. It took me around 10-15 minutes to setup, but I think setting up/tearing down I should get it down to 5 minutes by myself. It does not come with a footprint so you'll have to buy one separately. I was able to tear it back down and put it back into the bag with relative ease. The reason I give it 3 stars is because the clip broke so easily on a brand new tent. This tent is good for those who like a lot of internal space. I can setup two queen size air mattresses. What they can do better is make stronger clips, make it a little taller, and provide a footprint. I'm might keep this as a backup tent in case my main tent has any issues.
This is the most comfortable camp chair I've ever found. I am 6'3 270lbs and there is plenty of room. I would give this 5 stars if not for a small design flaw. The zigzag wire that the bungee threads through is tack welded to the frame. In the picture you can see that the welds rusted and eventually failed. The bungee attachment points need to be reengineered.
Not for mosquito or bug protection: The poles lift the sides and ground edges off the ground, even after securing the floor with the 8 flooring attachments. Critters scurried through the openings that the faulty tent design allowed for. Flying insects also have access, as the design creates natural openings at the bottom of the tent despite adjustments, that would not allow for the sides to lay flat on the ground. See pics. I'll be returning this when I get home from camping. I've generally had luck with Coleman... unfortunately it was not the case here with their packaging that states, "Bug free lounging," as mosquitoes are free to join you.
Arrived leaking with a broken lid. Plastic bottles would have been more durable. Walmart now sells a quart for less in plastic. This kerosene works great as a solvent for cleaning rust and grime, just make sure you have good ventilation.
I knew that Coleman had replacement pump cups but they were made of rubber. I wanted the classic leather cups that originally came with the lantern that lasted 50+ years. I have several vintage Coleman camping equipment that I want to keep alive. These replacement cup provide that opportunity!
Our daughter has had this old cooler on wheels for years. When the hinges broke she was going to toss it. We used it here in NWFL to protect her lawn sprinkler pipes wile lid was detached, lol. All the houses with sprinklers have them and have to protect them when we get a freeze so I used this old cooler on top a couple moving blankets. Hey it's insulated right! Finally bought replacement hinges so it can be used as a cooler again. They were a perfect fit 😎🌴🇺🇸
When I lot it the first time, it changed colors. Since then, it burns white.
