Our Story
Where We Started
It all began when we created the first portable, gas-powered lantern that illuminated the first evening American football game. During the second World War, our camping stoves transformed the way allied soldiers ate in the field. We continued to revolutionize the outdoors with our cooler manufacturing in the 1950s, and in the decades that followed we added tents, sleeping bags, lighting, and more.
Where We Started
It all began when we created the first portable, gas-powered lantern that illuminated the first evening American football game. During the second World War, our camping stoves transformed the way allied soldiers ate in the field. We continued to revolutionize the outdoors with our cooler manufacturing in the 1950s, and in the decades that followed we added tents, sleeping bags, lighting, and more.
Setting New Standards
1900
Gas-powered lantern designed by W.C. Coleman
1905
First night football game lit by our lanterns
1942
Camping stove created for WWII soldiers
1954
A plastic liner revolutionized the ice chest
1960
Our tents, sleeping bags, and chairs launched
1986
The 40 millionth Coleman lantern is produced
2002
We developed the 2002 Olympic Torch
2016
The BlackOut Bedroom™ revolutionized camping
2020
Our 120th anniversary!
Where We Are Today
Where We Are Today
The Outside Is Calling
Answer it.