How to Change Camping Lantern Mantles Using a Blowtorch

Camping Bob Explains Camp Lantern Mantles

Camp Lantern mantles

Once again Camping Bob does his best to show how to change the mantles on a Coleman gas camping lantern – but could this be a demonstration FAIL instead?

He does have the procedure straight … but there seems to be some safety issues using a blowtorch in the actual implementation.

Editor’s note: Clarification comments follow below video.

A note from Gus: This video was staged for comedic effect. The lantern globe did not really break, and there were no real cuts or burns.

The actual process for replacing mantles is as simple as removing the old ones, and tying or clipping on new ones. Then use a match to burn the new mantles, (this creates the ash filament form that actually produces the light), before using the lantern.

The cautions in the video about hot lantern parts, broken globes, and fragile new mantles, (once burnt), are real.
If you are interested in a liquid fuel camp lanterns – or the replacement mantles for them – here are some good deals from Amazon.
Gas camping lantern bargains
*Note – all shopping links are my own Amazon affiliate links – which I only use to recommend good-quality camping gear – Gus

Camping Lantern Replacement and Repair Parts

Lantern Globes	Lantern Mantles

Lantern Pump Kit	Lantern Filler Caps

Lantern Funnels

More camp lighting choices:

Energizer Carabiner LED camping tent lights

Energizer Carabiner LED Tent Light

Features:

Offers three light modes: 360-degree area light, high/low, and directional flashlight
Designed to easily clip on anywhere you need it
50 lumens of light output (that’s brighter than you think)
Run time of 5 hours on 4AAA Energizer Max Alkaline batteries (included), water resistant – IPX4

To repeat… it comes with batteries included!

Gus has one of these carabiner lights. It is a fantastic “utility” or specific purpose light. You can hang it anywhere; from your belt or backpack, tent pole or tarp line, or even a tree branch. 50 lumens is a lot more light than you think it is. On “area light” setting it will provide a wide glow of light all around, and it also gets the job done as a flashlight.

This is one new camp light you will love every time you use it.
Recommendation: ★★★★★ A Great Buy
Sugg. Retail: $21.99 Amazon price: $9.99

Coleman Micro-packer LED camping tent lights

Coleman Coleman Micro-packer LED Tent Light

Features:

Two bright, long-lasting, 0.5-millimeter LEDs provide a surprising amount of light
Reflector slides up to project forward-shining beam for flashlight-style use; collapsible design folds down by half for packing
7.5-inch tall lantern weighs just seven ounces, including batteries
Compact, space-saving lantern runs up to 15 hours on three AA batteries

Recommendation: ★★★★ A Good Buy
Sugg. Retail: $24.99 Amazon price: $10.37

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Here are some other examples of camp lighting gear.

Camping Headlamps	Camp Hat Lights

Camping Flashlights	Kid’s Flashlights

Battery Lanterns	Camp Glow Sticks

Notes and discussions:
Here are a few more pieces of camping gear you might be interested in:

Boy Scout Handbook

It is devoted to outdoor activities for and about kids!
It is extensive in its coverage, and is written to be understood by kids and adults alike.
Its camping first aid section is more appropriate, and situation-specific than any other book on the market. (an opinion of course)
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Check out the Boy Scout Handbook

Once you use a folding camp shovel, and discover all its uses around camp you will wonder why you didn’t include one in your camp gear sooner. This sturdy but light-weight Coleman model is so compact it even fits in a 10″ carry-bag. Here are some of the models available:
Folding Camp Shovel