Coleman Northstar Instastart Tube-Mantle Propane Lantern

by Coleman

Product Features

• Brightest Coleman propane lantern
• Matchless lighting with easy-to-use InstaStart ignition
• Metal guard helps prevent globe breakage
• InstaClip tube mantle ends your string-tying days
• Lasts 11 hours on low or 5-1/2 hours on high

Product Description

Product Description

The Coleman 2500B750 Northstar InstaStart Tube Mantle Propane Lantern is the steadiest and brightest lantern in the Coleman fleet. The Northstar is pressure-regulated to control fuel flow, so you get consistent light in any temperature. This Coleman InstaStart lantern lights electronically without matches and has a control knob that works like a dimmer switch to let you adjust the brightness and burn time. The porcelain ventilators will prevent rusting, and the InstaClip tube mantle ends your string-tying days.

The Coleman Northstar operates on a 16.4-ounce cylinder of Coleman propane (not included), and will burn for up to 5.5 hours on high or 11 hours on low. With a metal guard to protect the globe, and a unique, stable base with foldable feet, it just doesn't get much more convenient and reliable than this.

Manufacturer Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty

Product Description

Lantern, Northstar, InstaStart, Tube-Mantle

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.5 x 7.9 x 6 inches ; 3.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0009PUSBW
• Item model number: 2500C755
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #201,710 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The SUV of lanterns: rugged looks, but not so fuel efficient, July 20, 2005

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Lennox (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews

I've collected Coleman lanterns for several years now. I've used quite a few different propane lanterns, and bought this because it was a new design and looked like it could take some abuse.

This lantern is by far the brightest I've seen. The only exception to that is if you use the optional yellow globe that's supposed to help keep bugs away. It seems to cut light output in half, but I guess that's why bugs don't see it as well!?

For me, this unit is kind of scary to start using the electronic ignition, as propane gas will collect in the globe during the 3-5 attempts it takes to get it going. You'll hear a "poof" and see a flash as this gas is burnt off. Obviously, if it doesn't light in the first few seconds, you should turn it off and let it sit for several minutes before trying again.

This year, my buddy and I were setting up camp, he used a thin twine to hoist this lantern up over a branch. About ten minutes later, the twine broke and the lantern fell to the hard dirt ground. We fully expected the globe to be shattered, but somehow, it was still in tact, no cracks or chips. We lit the lantern and it still worked fine. I was probably just really lucky, but I'm amazed it withstood a fall of about 10 feet.

This Coleman Propane Northstar Lantern does go through a 1 lb. disposable propane tank in one evening if you are the type to stay up late and tell stories by lantern light. If you are concerned about fuel efficency I'd look at the single or dual mantle Coleman lanterns. I also like using the liquid fuel lanterns as they seem to go forever on a tank, but using liquid-fueled lanterns is certainly not for everybody.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Coleman Is The Best!, June 10, 2008

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Martin A Hogan "Marty From SF" (San Francisco, CA. (Hercules)) - See all my reviews
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I know there are a lot of rechargeable lanterns out there for the same price, but nothing beats Coleman lanterns for ease or atmosphere. The glass globe is heavily protected with a metal guard (usually they sell for $5-$10 each). No matches are needed as this has an electronic ignition, which is very cool whether it's rainy, or not. The Insta-Clip tube mantle is a neat little invention and the ventilator is made out of porcelain, so it won't rust. The wide base is essential for sturdiness and it all fits neatly on a standard Coleman Propane Cylinder. At 4.7 pounds, this is a great backpacking light. Ten to eleven hours of light per cylinder is standard. There's nothing like the `silent hiss' of a Coleman lantern in the wilderness.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Brightest Lantern Yet!!, May 10, 2005

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Tammy L. Mitchell (Rowlett, Tx United States) - See all my reviews
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This is absolutely the best lantern. I first saw one on a Girl Scout Campout and had to have it. It made the dual fuel Coleman Lantern that I had look like a nightlight. It puts off a very bright light on the high setting and when 15 Girl Scouts ages 4 to 11 were trying to prepare a meal after dark it came in quite handy. I just put my lantern away....it was not needed. This lantern lit the entire area quite nicely. Now I have purchased one of my own and I am retiring the dual fuel Coleman Lantern that I have.