Vintage Coleman Perfection! - Coleman 502 Liquid Fuel Stove

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Vintage Coleman Perfection! - Coleman 502 Liquid Fuel Stove

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I love stoves, and lately I have gotten much more into vintage stoves. Probably the most commonly seen vintage liquid fuel stove is the Coleman 502, and I got myself a decent one off eBay. If you are looking to get into vintage stoves, this is the one I would start with.
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@Kaufeetimevideo 10 ай бұрын

Coleman produced quality equipment for decades. I've been using my assortment since the late 70's. My father spoke fondly of his Coleman single burner stove from World War II. He said, it was destroyed buy artillery when he left his Foxhole to give his buddy hot water to make instant coffee. The Coleman stove and his generosity saved his life. Fun fact, instant coffee was developed during World War II.

@Patriot-American Жыл бұрын

Bought one new in 1977. Still working 100% and one of the most dependable single burner stoves I own. Thanks for this video ...

@tomlambert1833 Жыл бұрын

I started collecting coleman stuff 20 years ago, mostly stoves ,because they are so simple and reliable..

@duenge Жыл бұрын

As a kid, we went camping near Sault. St. Marie, MI, early seventies. We had a cabin style tent, and the family was new at this. We froze. The next day, we bought a 502, with a metal drum that clamped on the top, for use as a heater. We still froze, Mom got pneumonia, the 502 was too small. I still have it...Got to get it out and light 'er up!

@MO-vr1jg Жыл бұрын

Yes for the old Coleman stoves and lanterns. 👍🏼

@adamb7426 Жыл бұрын

Just hearing that sound takes me back to early 70s waiting for the crabs to boil at Indian river inlet D.E.

@russelllieser4226 Жыл бұрын

Colman stoves are great. Still have a peak 1 stove and lantern both from 1980. Came on every Boy Scout camp. Rebuilt with your help.

@bigstick5278 2 ай бұрын

IMO The Brown Peak one is by far the baby 502 when it comes to performance and simmer control.

@whistler1056 Жыл бұрын

I've used three-burner, two-burner, and single-burner Coleman's, car camping and backpacking. Carried a 502 back in the early 70's backpacking in Yosemite and worked like a charm! One advantage not named was the fuel tank on the 502 was large enough that no extra fuel bottle was needed for a long weekend backpacking trip. These days if I'm going white gas, I use a Svea 123R: still heavy and still reliable, time and time again.

@emeryz10 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience with Coleman stoves and the Svea 123R! It's great to hear that the 502 worked well for you on a long weekend backpacking trip and that the Svea 123R has been reliable for you over time. If you don't mind me asking, which stove would you prefer to take backpacking now, and why? Also, would you recommend the 502 to someone who already has the Svea 123R, or are they different enough to justify having both? Thanks again for your insight!

@gedeon2696 9 ай бұрын

@@emeryz10 502 AND Svea 123(R) together is GREAT idea. Svea is simpler and smaller but won't simmer like 502. And 502 can be run [with some work] on kerosene. Both are stoves you will pass on to your kids, grandkids, and their kids !!

@rlthomas86 3 ай бұрын

I bought a 67 502 for bike packing. Mainly use it for boiling water on trail campsites to make coffee in the morning. I absolutely love this stove.

@BrokeGuyBBQ 7 ай бұрын

One of the best coleman stoves ever made!

@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259 7 ай бұрын

I have two 502's and they rock! I also have a closet full of many other vintage Coleman lanterns and stoves.

@rickhewitt8588 Жыл бұрын

I bought a used backpack from a thrift store and this stove was inside the backpack. I paid 5.00 for both items. I have never light it but put a new leather in the pump. Ringo to ya!

@BonesyTucson Жыл бұрын

These old Colemans work great when it's cold af outside, and propane or isobutane mixes wimp out. Scrape the snow and ice off and pump 'er up!

@JustaFanBoy Жыл бұрын

I have a 30+ year old Peak 1 Feather 442. Still a great stove.

@richardwright6796 10 ай бұрын

Love this stove,I picked mine up almost 20 years ago at a garage sale for 5 bucks!!! All I did was clean it up like you did and had been working beautiful ever since. I kept it in my m113 track during desert storm and used it regularly and never let me down. Has to be one of the best investments I've ever made. Now it stays in my truck and there whenever I need.

@elund408 Жыл бұрын

My favorite is the Svea 123 a classic used by backpackers and mountain climbers,. just a great stove. (you could wake up a whole camp cooking breakfast)

@thomasmusso1147 Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍 Similar my Optimus 8R Hunter. In full song, it sounds like the ram jet on a WW2 V1 😊.

@TexasCardShark Жыл бұрын

If you go camping after it being stored for a while and it will not pump. Remove the pump, no tools required, go to your car or truck and pop the hood pull your oil dip stick out and put some oil on your finger and oil the pump gasket. Reinsert the pump, pump it up and your good to go.

@elizabeththompson4424 Жыл бұрын

I have two similar vintage liquid fuel stoves the Svea 123 & Optimus 8R (my first stove) had them for many years and they still work back then they were affordable, now $$$

@thomasmusso1147 Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍 Still got and use my 8R. Bought it new in the 70's and the only maintenance that it has required was replacing the graphite seal in the burner control valve stuffing box and the gasket on the fuel tank filler cap. The 123 and 8R are first cousins .. sharing the same burner mechanism. Great stoves 😊.

@1971ahtom Жыл бұрын

I'm here for the vintage stoves.. bring em on!

@latigomorgan Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info on the Old Coleman Parts website. I needed a generator for a lantern and a packing for an old, leaking 502 that likes to turn into a fireball at random moments.

@larryeddings3185 11 ай бұрын

I just purchased a Co!mean 502 on eBay. It does need a bit of work, and your video was very helpful.

@stevenmoffettone3811 Жыл бұрын

I inherited one of these from my Uncle I was a little hesitant on how to use it but thank you for showing me

@bigstick5278 2 ай бұрын

IMO The Brown Peak one is the baby 502 when it comes to performance and simmer control.

@ClaytonSensiba Жыл бұрын

I recently got a like new 502 with heat drum for $25! Great stoves

@MrTangent Жыл бұрын

Prefer the SVEA-123 but there’s something about those old Coleman stoves! 😍

@andrewgobel4936 5 ай бұрын

Great vid-- thank you! Just picked one up at the thrift store complete with the aluminum case / cook set for $10. It's super clean and includes all the original literature in the case, so I'm guessing it was used very lightly. Looking forward to testing it this weekend and taking it camping this year. Cheers!

@bigstick5278 2 ай бұрын

They are the best single burner stove as far as reliability and control. Problem is the parts. The 502 Generator is becoming scarce and now are getting expensive, relatively easy to keep clean but when you need one expect to pay close to the price of a stove for one. They use to be all over the place, some one is manufacturing clones of them but haven't found them yet.

@bowdiersackett6433 Жыл бұрын

I got a lantern and stove dated sept 64 my birth year and month and then found one dec 69 and my brother was checking out my coleman collection and I said well this is yours merry Christmas

@karinhart489 Жыл бұрын

My family used the Colman 2 burner stove (white gas) car camping in the 1960s &70s. Also, we had a lantern with a mantle that used white gas. I remember having to pump both up to create pressure. Never had a problem with either.

@rodbagley1686 Жыл бұрын

Loved my Colman stoves. I still have two I need to rebuild.

@starlingblack814 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Doc for the review. These stoves and their variations were great little stoves. I used to do a lot of night fishing and carried one in the bottom of my canoe. I had many a time stopped on a sand or gravel bar for midnight coffee using this little burner. Great memories!

@alandaigle2081 Жыл бұрын

Good choice bro. Old coleman is where it's at.

@yaahme Жыл бұрын

Picked up a 1968 vintage Coleman green colored 502 in really decent shape for 12 bucks....don't know what they really should go for today or how to access them for real condition on that but, I thought it was a very fair price. Thanks for demonstrating the operation as it was just what I needed to know.

@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259 7 ай бұрын

Depending on condition (primarily rust), they fetch at least $50 if complete and functional. So yeah, you got a deal.

@wvpok Жыл бұрын

I love my 502! Great car camping stove. Easy and fun to use.

@viewsandreviews180 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this review. I’ve got the old Coleman lantern (1970) and it still works like it was new. Of course I’ve replaced a mantel or two over the years but not had issues with the other parts other than cleaning.

@Olyphoto7 Жыл бұрын

Cool find. I recently found an Optimus 731, sometimes called a mouse trap stove. Needs cleaning and then I will have to figure out how to fuel it up.

@kenneth6731 Жыл бұрын

Not my personal favorite, but still an awesome stove that everyone should have!

@josephdenis8511 Жыл бұрын

Which one is your favorite?

@user-xs3ye7dn9m Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video…I just purchased a well used 502 at an estate sale for 20.00… it also had the heater drum included…I’m going to clean it up and see if she will fire up…thanks again

@jasonprairie9968 Жыл бұрын

Hey Ernie, I have 5 mid 60 to late 80's coleman stoves. And wouldn't trade them for 20 new ones. Stay safe.

@j3hikes444 Жыл бұрын

that was my first backpacking stove, loved it.

@rhettcale235 6 ай бұрын

Coleman 530, and 520 if you can find one. Definately fun to play with

@emeryz10 Жыл бұрын

I’m taking my wood gasifier stove on a hike out and camp. I am skilled in fire building but have never hiked with one yet. I wanted to stop and make numerous camps along my way and wondered if there were any particulars to be aware of when walking with a gasifier stove.

@toddwilson1230 Жыл бұрын

You are the specialist of stoves. I hope all the big brands are now coming to you to evaluate and provided feedback in testing of their products. I’m not sure if there would be another person on earth who has used and tested more camping cooking devices then yourself.

@marklanders630 Жыл бұрын

I must admit, I've never heard of " the vintage stove bug" I guess there's a collection for everyone and everything.

@quebecpatriot1874 Жыл бұрын

those crap bombs have been replaced by isobutane stoves (preferably the ones with a bottle feed extension tube, hate the "on top" ones; so yeah, just a fad. Or for when you got everything else and well, why not. But at over 2lbs no fuel? nah for backpacking. Fun on the deck, why not....might even get a few mosquitos in the process!

@mikafoxx2717 11 ай бұрын

@@quebecpatriot1874For base camp, camping trips, car camping or living. These things are bombproof compared to the new ones, and their fuel won't cost as much, will work sub-zero, cook far more evenly on a large pan.. list goes on.

@ed5042 11 ай бұрын

I Really appreciate you doing this video!

@dcongdon2294 Жыл бұрын

From the great days of Coleman stuff.

@nathanduckeorth806 6 ай бұрын

I have a old 425f that I picked up at a yard sale for $15 bks,works well,gonna look for one like yours,nice compact stove😅

@Carney556 Жыл бұрын

Mine was made in 74 Used to carry it all over. It is in really rough shape, I would love to rebuild it

@purelyacademic Жыл бұрын

Great let's have some more retros...

@stevemarklin3192 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice and information

@AnimeKingKaz Жыл бұрын

I have the duel fuel, haven't tried it yet but I like having multiple options for an emergency.

@Magoo652 Жыл бұрын

Different stove to what I've used. Brass Primus that uses kerosene for fuel but also needs alcohol to prime it. Then the Trangia. Not a fan of the Primus. Coleman Peak Trekking stove available here in Australia. Thank you for sharing.

@stevenkeithley4336 Жыл бұрын

I had one of them back in the day. Cool video bud keep'em coming. Wishing you and yours the best. Stay safe and be well brother. 👊😎🤙🍻🇺🇸

@MillerSean Жыл бұрын

Classic.

@Stoney_AKA_James Жыл бұрын

I still use a Coleman dual fuel stove and lantern, with unleaded gasoline they perform well

@mtnmnkymilitia 8 ай бұрын

Scored one for $2.50 at the thrift store, 1966😊

@davidschoeller4422 Жыл бұрын

Love the 502 stove! I have two of them and also a beautiful 501.

@gedeon2696 9 ай бұрын

DO NOT USE THE 501 FOR SAFETY REASONS !!

@davidschoeller4422 9 ай бұрын

Love the 502s and my 501! I have no issues running either of them.

@davidschoeller4422 9 ай бұрын

@@gedeon2696 🙄

@rodoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Very cool. Thanks for sharing.

@Jollyprez Жыл бұрын

I have a never-fired 502 from 1973 inside its original squarish pot, directions, etc..

@distaff2935 10 ай бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks.

@cullemallkayakfishing9563 Жыл бұрын

Literally just bought a hardly used 1973 model with the pan kit for $5.

@bricehale6593 5 ай бұрын

Ive got one from 62 i need to clean it up

@l.v.i.bushcraftandsurvival6692 8 ай бұрын

This is my absolute favorite stove. I’ve carried a lot of stoves, but this one has always been a favorite. You didn’t mention, but it has a fantastic simmer capability which I use often. I will second your recommendation for OLD COLEMAN PARTS, they are Coleman enthusiasts as well as being THE source for parts. Each year they put out a patch for years in business, and Year 12 features the 502 on it. Considering the way things are in the world, I ordered a box of spare parts for all my Coleman products. Cheers 🎄

@TOAOZuur Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately this particular Coleman model is not very easy to find in Europe. The Coleman 400 and Coleman 400A stoves from the 80's are easier to find over here. Maybe the Coleman Feather 442 stove that is stil in production I believe is also something you will like. Instant lighting without pre heating as promised, good flame regulation from simmer to full blast and packable in your backpack. Only be aware that the fuel regulation block isn't damaged by regular pump fuel. The flame regulatiing is then lost. After the liquid fuel stove addiction has reached you many more will follow. Kerosene space heaters, kerosene lamps, Alladdin mantle lamps, kerosene lanterns, Chinese made remakes of classic liquid stoves, (classic) propane/ butane gas stoves and probably some I don't know about yet.

@lumpylumpy3931 Жыл бұрын

Good Job

@paduag1782 7 ай бұрын

M1950 coleman military stove 🙏

@MichaelR58 Жыл бұрын

Good video , thanks for sharing , God bless !

@Mohdock Жыл бұрын

Try and get hold of an earlier Trangia 27 and compare it with the modern ones.

@paduag1782 Жыл бұрын

I heard in a forum that if you add one more burner ring it help a bit more for the heat output. Nit sure if thats true?

@robertmaxwell3220 Жыл бұрын

Ne er too late for the game Earth,Wind and Fire. " You're still a young man" song is a good song! Thnx.

@fredericpaquette5289 Жыл бұрын

Will you be reviewing the Fire Maple Polaris Pressure-Regulated Upright Stove anytime soon? I want to know what you have to say on this new stove 😉

@Hockeyfan9884 Жыл бұрын

Well, it is a good stove for sure. However, I am going to stick with my Primus classic trail and my Soto windmaster .

@baltasarnavarrete3589 4 ай бұрын

The stick to pump dosn't screw in the one one i bougth, do i have to change something? Or is ok to use it like that, i'm from Mexico

@richardstyron5716 Жыл бұрын

Have you tried tried the SRO multi fuel stove? I bought one and like it,

@baltasarnavarrete3589 4 ай бұрын

What kind of fuel i have to use for the stove?

@dcongdon2294 Жыл бұрын

I have several and I always take 2 when I camp.I can separate them to cook on different spots.

@clarencesmith2305 Жыл бұрын

Say Paleo Hiker MD getting your toe wet with liquid fuel stoves I would like to see you do a comparison with something like a MSR international stove burning two or four of the fuels it can use.

@marklanders630 Жыл бұрын

Oh, and maybe I missed it, but what fuel did you use? And might that be one of the pros.

@quebecpatriot1874 Жыл бұрын

you can use anything liquid and that is what makes them dangerous :) Kerosene is the fuel of coice usually found about just everywhere in any camping sections

@latigomorgan Жыл бұрын

@@charlesmciver897 You can't go wrong with the Coleman white gas, or the knockoffs.

@quebecpatriot1874 Жыл бұрын

@@charlesmciver897 dont get me wrong,I intend to get a similar stove because, like I said, I got every other types so why not :)

@TheLairyLemur 8 ай бұрын

Do not put extra pressure into these stoves one they're running!

@historyhunter5215 11 ай бұрын

😮 I just found one of these in a meth head crash spot I stumbled on...

@clarencesmith2305 Жыл бұрын

I hate to say it but the new Coleman stoves are crap I have bought two different models from two different places both two burner duel-fuel. One has a sutty yellow flame from the union between the generator and the manifold and before you say anything I'm 57 and grew up using Coleman stoves and lamps. the second one leaks liquid fuel out of the manifold. Now for warranty work they want you to print up a repair order fill it out and include a $50.00 check or money order and your receipt then they will take a look and decide if it's a warranty item or not. Get this to ship them just one stove from PDX and the check the total is like $40.00 less than the price to replace the stove with another one.