lantern storage

[tomr67]

i have 2 older coleman lanterns think model is 5114 or 5114 B anyone know of storage to fit these? they are propane 2 mantle with a large top, glass globe is larger at the top then the bottom, black case with red handle is nogo tried it lantern top is too large od

 

[rayra]

besides the Coleman brand molded plastic lantern cases?
http://www.rei.com/product/629281/coleman-lantern-carry-case?mr:device={Device}&mr:filter={CriterionId}

I've seen some real nice custom wood carry cases in the past as well.

 

[tomr67]

seems all the ones Coleman sells are for lanterns using the 288 globe

 

[NikonRon]

I'm thinking the old yellow plastic ones may fit. There are some on Ebay. Ron

 

[HRPINDC]

I just pack mine in one of my Wolf Packs. Wrap it dish towels to keep it safe. Hasn't broken yet.

 

[tomr67]

Looks like I need the old 2 piece blue plastic case

 

[outdoornate65]

I used a case ike that for years. Worked pretty well but you might consider a strap to keep the bottom (and the lantern) from falling out of the case. The two little tabs that hold the top and bottom of the case together are not great.

 

[ZMagic97]

I agree on the blue cases and using a strap. I know some people that use a 50 cal ammo can and a towel. A friend of mine has been doing that for over 20 years.

 

[Martinjmpr]

I make my own boxes out of plywood, kind of a hobby of mine.
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This one is for a 228 "big hat" but will also fit a 275 ("Turd.") Obviously a little different from propane but you could use a similar concept to make wood boxes for a propane lantern.
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All my boxes have a V-shaped "collar rest" to keep the vent from hitting the side of the box. You can see it here inside a different box:
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[dlh62c]

Always carry extra mantles.

 

[Louisd75]

I bought one of the two piece Coleman lamp cases. Put the lamp in it, picked it up by the handle and the bottom immediately dropped out and broke the globe of the lamp. Thankfully I had the receipt for the case, it went straight back to the store. I've had better luck putting it into a milk crate and making sure to have soft stuff around it, though that plywood case looks pretty nifty.