Coleman Northern Nova Propane Lantern
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The brightest Coleman lantern yet, the Coleman Northern Nova propane lantern fills your entire campsite with up to 3,000 lumens that reach as far as 106 ft. (32.5m) away.
Shop similar products- 2 patented tube mantles shine brighter than standard versions
- Starting up the lantern is easy—just hit the Instastart push-button for easy matchless lighting and dial in the perfect brightness with the adjustable control knob
- Built-in legs provide stability—and a space-age look; legs fold up for compact storage in the included case until you're ready for your next bright adventure
- Chain handle allows for easy hanging
- High-temperature globe resists cracking from heat; metal globe guard helps protect the globe from breaking
- PerfectFlow pressure-control technology produces a steady fuel stream and consistent performance in all kinds of weather and also at high altitude
- One 16.4 oz. propane cylinder (not included) lasts up to 3 hrs. on high or 6 hrs. on low
- Porcelain-coated, 2-tier ventilator helps resist corrosion and rust
- Includes 2 Insta-Clip 2 #95 mantles and a soft carry case
- Fuel not included
Imported.
View all Coleman Fuel-Powered Lanterns| Best Use | Camping |
|---|---|
| Lantern Type | Gas |
| Max Light Output (Lumens) | 3,000 lumens |
| Fuel | Propane |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 fluid ounces |
| Burn Time (Max Flame) | High: 3 hrs.; low: 6 hrs. hours |
| Dimensions | 12.5 x 7.5 x 7 inches |
| Weight | 4.5 ounces |
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Great lantern IF you can get the mantles to work.
The Northern Nova is absolutely amazing! I love it for it's light output. The only thing I don't like is that Coleman has redone their #95 Northstar Tube Mantles and made them so cheap that it took me 5 packs of mantles just to get 2 mantles burnt in without tearing on the lantern. If you can ever get the mantles to work right get ready for some amazing light. I would suggest getting on ebay and finding older packs of #95 mantles until Coleman fixes the issue. I have written Coleman about the problem and submited pictures of the failed mantles. If you experience the same issues please take photos of the mantles, the package barcode, and the receipt and submit it to Coleman. The more we come together on this issue the more likely they are to fix the problem.
Northern Nova disappointment
I collect vintage lanterns, most of which are Coleman’s. I decided that I would like to have one propane lantern, and that it might as well be the brightest and best that Coleman has. So far I have been very disappointed with the build quality vs the vintage lanterns. However the worst part is that I have went through 5 packs of mantles, and have yet to have them stay together through even one lighting of this lantern. To say the least I wish I hadn’t purchased this particular lantern. I should have gotten another 639 kerosene as they are a great lantern. Very disappointed.
Hello, there! Thank you for reaching out to us and taking the time to provide feedback on our Coleman Northern Nova™ Propane Lantern with Case. We're sorry to hear that the lantern is not lighting up. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We apologize for your negative experience with our product. We work passionately to achieve such satisfaction from our customers by continuously improving our products and services. As we are looking for ways to improve our product and service, we always ensure that consumers' feedback and concerns are shared with the concerned department. If you have other concerns about your product, such as its warranty, please visit the Coleman website, click on the question mark logo in the upper right corner, select contact us, and you will be directed to our contact form. Thank you very much, and have a wonderful day!
A premium product with a premium cost of operation
As advertised, this lantern throws out a lot of light, and it burns a lot of fuel and pumps out a lot of heat to make that light. There are definitely lighting options out there that will light things up for less money and trouble, but if you need one bright light, this will do it for you, and there are tricks you can use to make things run better. For setup, above all else you must ensure that you secure the top of both mantles firmly to the grooves in the burner tubes and the bottom of both mantles firmly to the grooves in the lower mantle supports. The lantern box says that the lantern comes with #95 Instaclip 2 mantles, but when I opened the box, I found #95 Instaclip 1 mantles. Instaclip 1 mantles attach by twisting a wire around the burner tubes or lower mantle supports. I found that the mantles tend to pull themselves off when the mantles shrink during the initial burn. If I had to do it over again, I would use needle-nose pliers to give the wire another twist. I replaced the Instaclip 1 mantles with Instaclip 2 mantles, which seem to hold tighter. Ensiure the wires are tight around the grooves and the mantles aren't twisted side to side, and run the lantern for fifteen minutes or so to ensure the mantle is completely burned in. Before installing the globe, ensure that the Instastart electronic ignition throws a spark when you press the button. If it does not, push the igniter toward the tube and try again. I found that the lantern consumes 100 grams of fuel for each 30 minutes of operation at full power (temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit, breezy, disposable propane bottle is half full). You can substantially increase your fuel economy by 10% or more by reducing the brightness by a barely perceptible amount. Owners of this lantern should look into refillable options for more economical operation (such as Flame King refillable 1 lb bottles or bulk propane bottles). The tripod makes the lantern relatively stable compared with other propane lanterns. All the same, you definitely don't want to put too much force on the legs or be too rough with the glass glove. The lantern runs extremely hot, and you will burn yourself if you touch the ventilator during operation. It is noisy, but not substantially nosier than other mantle lanterns. In the end, it is what it is. There are other options that throw out an acceptable amount of light more economically and with greater safety, but if you want to light your campsite with a mantle, this is the brightest choice I know of.
Burn the mantles in completely before lighting.
Purchased 2 northern nova lanterns and spare #95 insta clip 2 mantles. These lanterns work great in warm temperatures although they do go through alot of propane as stated in the product's specifications. I did not experience any problems so far with the lanterns or with burning in or using the #95 insta clip 2 mantles. ( I do recommend that you take the time to read the instructions for the lantern as well as the instructions that are printed on the mantles packaging and following the instructions to the "T" before lighting.) I am happy with my Purchase and would buy another if the need arises.
Good not great. Grab during a sale
So far I'm pleased with yhis lantern. It's very bright but it does seem to have that cheap feel. I'm supposing that's because of weight saving. Two things that spring to mind are the chain hanger and the aluminum piece that goes around the globe and holds the ventilator. I must admit I've yet to take try it in the field at this point. I got this item on black Friday and can say it is worth that price. Makes me wish they would reproduce the dual fuel northstar again or a fuel version of the 1900 lantern. Overall not bad but not great.
Hello! Thank you for sharing your experience with our Coleman Northern Nova Propane Lantern with Case. We are delighted to hear that you like the product and assure you that our Coleman team will do all possible to improve it. We always ensure that consumers' feedback and concerns are shared with the concerned department. For further queries or concerns about your product, you can also visit the Coleman website. Choose “contact us” from the question mark logo in the upper right corner of the page to access our online contact form. Thank you very much, and have a wonderful day!
The Crème of the Crème-the Rolls-Royce of lanterns
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Introducing the Coleman Northern Nova Propane Lantern, the official lantern of the National Park Foundation. The Coleman Northern Nova Propane Lantern is the tank of propane lanterns. This lantern is built to last and take a beating like no other. Unlike other typical propane lanterns that will offer something in the 150-350 lumen range or higher end lanterns that reach 1000 lumens, the Coleman Northern Nova Propane Lantern produces a whopping 3000 lumens of brightness. This lantern is perfect for campsite camping, night time family gatherings, Boy Scout outdoor adventures, Base Camp lighting, and Search & Rescue operations. At 3000 lumens this lantern shines light over 32.5 meters (approx. 106 feet) vs high end propane lanterns casting 15.25 meters (~50 feet). Pros" Very bright boasting 3000 lumens Extremely well built (it's a Tank) Carrying case provided Uses Insta-Clip mantle (no tying) Push to ignite button Can be attached to a full size propane tank using convertor Cons: Heavy weighing at ~ 7 lbs. Short burn time on high Mantles are expensive to replace Mantles more fragile then others Cost of lantern $$$$ Noisy on high settings Never before, in the decades that I have used lanterns, have I seen or used one as bright as the Coleman Northern Nova Propane Lantern. This lantern is built like an Military Tank with a high temperature and crack resistant globe and a heavy duty metal globe guard that will provide extra protection from impacts (trust me it is durable, as I have accidentally dropped one of mine and it came out without a scratch). The Coleman Northern Nova Lantern is truly in a class of its' own when it comes to how much light it dishes out, sadly, this extreme brightness of 3000 lumens results in short burn time. This is not a manufacture defect or something that was overlooked, but a limitation of the size of portable propane tanks (think of a classic '60s Ford Mustang with a lot of horsepower that used up a lot of gasoline). Using a BBQ grill's large propane tank and a converter would allow for a much longer uptime for this lantern for those of you using this at family gatherings. Although this Lantern is not suited for backpacking, unless going in a large group, the Northern Nova is the most durable, reliable and brightest of all of the many many lanterns that I own, and should be the only Lantern that one buys for hosting any outdoor part or gathering. There really is nothing out there that can hold a candle to this lantern, no pun intended...
Flimsy. Poor Mantle Design. Noticeably brighter
Flimsy. Poor Mantle Design. Noticeably brighter. The Mantles are your Achilles Heal. Hard to find. Expensive, and quite difficult to put on correctly. If you twist the mantle it will pull apart from the base as you prime it. The Mantle base is not flush. The lid is very frustrating to put back on. The heat gaurd is flimsy and you have to work in each guard but they dont fit properly until really pushed in. Its very expensive.
Hello there, we understand this is not the quality you expected for our Coleman Northern Nova Propane Lantern. Please reach out to us so we can further discuss about the mantle and it's lantern design. We will see what we can do best to gain back your trust with Coleman.
For Maximum Brightness to light large areas
Lantern burns super bright to light up parking for 12 or so cars outside of a cabin when hanging from a tree with lantern hanger. When you need all the light you can get from one source this is your lantern! I agree it doesn't burn as long or as quite as others, but it is doing a workhorse of a job by throwing out TONS of light for a large area. When you want bright - this thing brings it.
Incredible light output, but expected more value
At 3,000 lumens, you'd be hard pressed to find any other lantern that could put out that much light; the coverage area is fantastic. However, I expected a bit more from the brand name and price point. I don't feel that this is as well constructed or rugged as any of the other Coleman lanterns that I own, especially the NorthStars. A lot of the reviews that I read talked about the noise, I assumed that they meant the typical sound you get with a gas lantern, magnified by the fact that there were two mantles--not so--mine seems to suddenly hit a high pitched acoustical resonance when you dial down the gas valve to the midpoint (about the sixth detent) and becomes a screeching 150 decibel siren by the time you reach the lowest setting. To me this is a design flaw that kind of renders the dimming feature useless. Bottom line, would I recommend it? Probably, if you can find one at a really good discount.
Hi BigAl, We want to extend our sincerest apologies concerning all the issues that you have faced. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest quality standards for our customers. So, we hope you will give us an opportunity to discuss this further with you. Please contact our Consumer Care hotline at 1-800-835-3278. For your convenience, we are available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm CST. We would love to hear more about this concern.
Works on Dark Alaska hunts
Bought two and gave the other one away because one is all you need. Mantle is tricky the first time only. If you can’t figure it out after the first time get an LED. Carrying case is handy and so are built in hanging or stand options. Great job on this one.