New Lantern

[grizz]

I'm looking at buying a new dual fuel Coleman Lantern. My question is, is there something you can add to the fuel to repel mosquitoes.

[crashdive123]

I know you can use citronella oil in the Dietz, or Hurricane lamps. Not sure about the dual fuel pressurized models.

[Rick]

Grizz, I'm not aware of anything. All Coleman lanterns and stoves are duel fuel. Coleman fuel is gasoline that has been refined a step up. It's actually Naptha. It doesn't have the additives that gasoline has. It's the additives that will clog the generator in either the stove or the lantern. I wouldn't add citronella oil to a Coleman product either. I'm certain it will clog the generator and the residue will be nearly impossible to remove.

[COWBOYSURVIVAL]

Hmmm...here is a thought. Thermacell patches work when heated. Perhaps punch a hole in a patch and retain it ontop of the lantern with the globe nut. I bet it would work!

[red lake]

Park the lantern away from where you are, they cast lots of light. The insects will be attracted to the light and not you.

Even better is to have a semi-smokey fire. That works better than anything.

[pgvoutdoors]

I'm pretty familiar with outdoor products and I know of no additive you could use. If you try experimenting with some kind of product on top of the lantern, be careful, the hood gets very hot.

[Alaskan Survivalist]

Park the lantern away from where you are, they cast lots of light. The insects will be attracted to the light and not you.

Even better is to have a semi-smokey fire. That works better than anything.

What he said.

[BushedOut]

I think the most popular is citronella its the main ingredient of most repellent candles. Im not convinced it works 100% unless your sitting right on top of it...

[Rick]

Citronella can't be added to lantern fuel.