History
William Coffin Coleman came into business selling lanterns. During WWII, the inventor submitted a proposal for a soldier's stove that would hold up through extreme outdoor conditions. His concept became the GI stove, and the U.S. became Coleman's largest buyer.
Styles of Camp Stoves
You can match your needs to the right style of Coleman stove. Coleman makes several types of camp stoves. These include propane stoves, liquid fuel stoves, backpacking stoves and portable grills.
Use
Pick a Coleman stove to take on your adventure by matching its best use to your needs. Propane stoves work well for car camping trips. They are larger in size but give you more space to cook. Liquid fuel stoves allow easier access to fuel when propane isn't available. Take a backpacking stove when you have to haul your stove in your pack. Coleman portable grills work great for camp-side barbecues.
Dealers
Find a Coleman stove at your local outdoor retailer. As an established and trusted name, Coleman products are carried at any camping shop. Search for the dealer in your area on Coleman's site at http://www.coleman.com/coleman/find_dealer.asp. See the link for this page under the Resources section below.
Warranty and Care
Coleman stoves each come with a specific, limited-time warranty. In order to protect your stove under warranty, you must register it through Coleman's website. Use the link in the Resources section on this page to find the registration form. Coleman also offers repair services and spare parts to keep your stove running properly.
Article Written By Kathrine Cole
Kathrine Cole is a professional outdoor educator. She teaches rock climbing, backpacking, cycling, and bike maintenance classes. She is a graduate of the National Outdoor Leadership School, a Wilderness First Responder, and a Leave No Trace Trainer.
