Northstar Propane Lantern (Matchless Lighting)
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Why we picked it
80+ year proven design
Coleman's Northstar is the propane camp lantern that replaced the dual fuel Model 295 in many BIFL owners' outfits. Matchless InstaStart push button ignition (no matches, no struggling with a striker in wind), 1500 lumens at the bright setting, 7 hour burn time on a 16.4 oz propane cylinder. Coleman has been making lanterns since 1900; older Colemans get handed down and repaired indefinitely, and Northstar mantles + glass globes are still cheap commodity replacements. The propane fuel system trades the white gas refilling ritual for canister convenience; you lose a small amount of the heritage feel but gain real ease of use.
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5,000 Amazon reviews
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Total mentions (180 positive)
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Price History
Above AverageTracking since May 24, 2026.
Lowest
$54.99
May 24
Average
$57.49
Highest
$59.99
May 26
Pros & Cons from Reviews
Pros
- +80+ year proven design
- +Burns multiple fuels
- +Repairable (parts kits available)
- +Brighter than most LED lanterns
Cons
- -Mantles are consumable
- -Hot when running
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