Coleman We share your passion. In 1901, a young man with an entrepreneurial spirit and a great idea began manufacturing lanterns in Wichita, Kansas. Over 100 years later that same spirit, coupled with ingenuity is still what guides the company today. A company that began with a flash of inspiration. The Coleman® brand has constantly innovated and evolved, changing the way that people have enjoyed the outdoors forever. Campingaz Often simple thoughts spark big ideas; in 1949, when a young man embarked on a camping holiday with his family, he could never have anticipated that his thoughts that day would change the way in which people camped for generations to come. Frustrated by the alternatives available, he set about creating a revolutionary refillable cylinder; compact and convenient, economic and easy to use. Campingaz® was born...and life outdoors was liberated. From the beach to the campsite, from the garden to the hills, Campingaz® innovations have changed the blueprint for outdoor living and adventure, each decade introducing revolutionary innovations.