In our experience, the Coleman lanterns & stoves have been fairly good in reliability & durability. The replacement parts are readily available. So if your unit breaks, and any repair parts are available at nearby stores, they are likely to be Coleman.<br><br>Good distribution of repair parts & services is an important criterion in choosing any equipment for long term use.<br><br>That approach also works for Ford/Chevy, Remington, whatever. When the product breaks/wear/becomes unusable, and eventually they all do, typically when it's most inconvenient, how readily can it be fixed?<br><br>YMMV<br><br>John