Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

Does anyone collect (or hoard) Coleman vintage camping gear? I've recently picked up some items and find them nostagic.

too funny! i do. don't always need it. ok, hardly ever need it. but i can't help myself. i have several coolers, an old lantern, i always watch for them at rummage sales, and occasionally surf ebay for stuff. i love it! i think it's the nostalgia thing!


tk

I collect pressure lamps and have two old Coleman's I use camping all the time. Unfortunately for me, We are in a "drought" situation in southern Cali and for some odd reason theyare not allowed in the mountain campgrounds. Last year I was actually told to turn one off by a ranger... I asked for him to explain how it was more dangerous than a propane bottles and the answer I got was no liquid fuels, period! I then explained that propane is a liquid fuel too... No Go.

I dad has another brass one I covet that his dad bought in the early thirties. One of these days I will talk him out of it...

Yep. got few things - 5 stoves, 4 lanterns, 3 ovens, 2 old lp bottles and a partridge in a pear tree?!?

I have (3) coolers, (2) water jugs, (2) 2 burner picnic stoves (1 is converted to run on a bulk propane tank, (1) 3 burner white gas stove, (1) white gas lantern (I have 2 more coming to me), (2) aluminum divided plates.




These items live in the trailer


Jeremy

Was in Wally world getting the last of the goodies for the tear for our trip. A fellow in the checkout and I got to talking and I explained what I had built. He asked me if I needed any camping gear as he bought ,sold, and traded all kinds of camping goodies and was heavy into older coleman lanterns an such. I told him of this forum and asked if he would like me to let folks know he was buying and selling. He said absolutly so here goes.

Kelly 765-242-5950

I bought a 425 Colman Stove...loved it....bought two more at garage sales, not sure why?!?!!? Must be something in the air when I see one. But they are just too cool!

Anyone have a line on small propane tanks. I have been looking for a 7 to 10 # size .The 20# grill tanks are everywhere but I don't want the weight. All I will be fueling is a 2 burner propane cook top and the small one would be plenty.

bobhenry wrote:Anyone have a line on small propane tanks. I have been looking for a 7 to 10 # size .The 20# grill tanks are everywhere but I don't want the weight. All I will be fueling is a 2 burner propane cook top and the small one would be plenty.

Your choices are 4.25# and 11# models. You can order them online here. Frankly, IMHO a 4.25# tank is not worth the expense - two 2# disposables do the same job for less hassle.

Joseph

I have a new Coleman lantern at my house and my father (saves everything) has two lantern from the late sixties/early seventies which I plan to get from him. I am going to try and dig them out the next time I am at his house.

Do you still use the liquid fuels? Most people are staying away from liquids but I still like the liquid types.

Bob
Have a 10 or 11 # bottle in picture on the right that I will sell you cheap. I think I only filled it once.


I can bring it to Brown County in January!

Broke down and bought a small one 3 weeks ago. Had several 20# but didn't want the added weight I can't remember but I think this one is 7#
But thanks ,someone will want one.

I have an old coleman 2 burner propane stove thats been around for years and years.. had it for sale but no one seemed to want it.. I have the picture in my gallery..
Steve

I bought a colman oven that sits on a stove at a garage sell when we were at the salamonie gathering last year, it looks like it has never been used I hadnt seen one of those in years, I think I gave $5 for it

Yes.........camping wouldn't be the same without my coleman 2 burner stove and red single mantle lantern. I also have 2 green lanterns. Why three lanterns?