The Coleman company began at the dawn of the 20th century with a product that met a real need. As a young man with poor eyesight, W. C. Coleman noticed a lamp in a store window that gave off steady white light instead of the flickering, smoky, yellowish light cast by kerosene models of the period. The young entrepreneur saw an opportunity, took a chance, and designed a portable lantern that used the gasoline based fuel that produced the superior white light. Those first Coleman lanterns soon became staples in rural households that did not yet have electric power. From that day to this, the Coleman company has continued to create innovative outdoor gear, including tents, coolers, stoves and grills, and portable lanterns and flashlights -- although they now use all kinds of power sources and bulbs, including solar power and LEDs. That's because Coleman is dedicated to creating the best camping, adventure, and outdoor equipment for everyday consumers. If you enjoy time outdoors, chances are you already own reliable Coleman products with the familiar lantern-shaped logo. Narrow your search for just the right equipment by using the handy category and product line filters below on the left. Browse reviews of Coleman products written by people just like you. For more help choosing durable, reliable Coleman products, check our informative blogs and our collections of articles about camping gear. Our product experts have decades of hands-on experience and are a free resource we provide, so feel free to contact them for answers. Remember, when you buy from OpticsPlanet.com you get great service and great gear at great prices.