Welcome to Lantern17.com, a website built around real experience with the Coleman Lantern 17B and the small travel trailer camping lifestyle.
My name is Branden, and together with my fiancée, I created Lantern17.com to share helpful advice, product recommendations, campground lifestyle tips, and practical ideas for anyone interested in Coleman Lantern 17B camping, Coleman Lantern 17R upgrades, and small camper living. This website is based on the way we actually camp, travel, organize, and live in our trailer throughout the summer season.
We spend every summer camping full time in our Coleman Lantern 17B. Camping is not just an occasional trip or a hobby for us. It is a major part of our life. We use our camper for off-grid camping, trips to national and provincial parks in Canada, and seasonal living that gives us real hands-on experience with what works in a small trailer and what does not.
One of the biggest parts of our lifestyle is that we even commute to work from camp while staying in a national park close to us. That means our Coleman Lantern 17B is not just for weekend relaxation. It is a real living space that we depend on during camping season. Because of that, we are always thinking about ways to improve comfort, storage, cooking, power, sleeping, organization, and day-to-day living in a small camper.
Lantern17.com was created to help other Coleman Lantern 17B and Coleman Lantern 17R owners find useful, specific, and realistic information based on actual experience. There are plenty of general camping websites online, but not many that focus closely on the Coleman Lantern 17B and 17R from the perspective of people who truly spend extended time in one. That is the gap we wanted to fill.
Our camping life in the Coleman Lantern 17B
Living in a Coleman Lantern 17B every summer teaches you very quickly that every little detail matters. In a small trailer, comfort matters. Storage matters. The right gear matters. The wrong purchase can take up space, create frustration, and make camping less enjoyable. The right setup can make trailer life feel organized, cozy, efficient, and relaxing.
Because we spend so much time in the camper, we are always testing and improving the way we live in it. We learn what gear actually fits, what upgrades are worth the money, what storage ideas make the biggest difference, and what products make life easier when camping in a small trailer. That is what this website is built around.
We enjoy both off-grid camping and campground camping. Off-grid camping gives us peace, quiet, independence, and a closer connection to nature. Camping in Canadian national parks and provincial parks gives us access to some of the most beautiful scenery, trails, lakes, and outdoor experiences anywhere. Since we do both styles of camping, we are always learning how to make the Coleman Lantern 17B work in different situations, weather conditions, and campsite setups.
Camping with three cats
A big part of our camping lifestyle is that we camp with our three cats. That adds a whole different layer to small travel trailer camping. Camping with cats means you have to think differently about space, routines, sleeping arrangements, temperature, litter setup, safety, and how to make the camper comfortable for both people and pets.
Sharing a small camper with three cats has taught us a lot about organization, layout, and choosing products that help make the space more livable. It has also shown us how important it is to create a setup that feels calm, functional, and comfortable when you are spending long stretches of time in a compact trailer.
This is one of the things that makes our experience a little different, and it is part of what shapes the content we create on Lantern17.com. We know that many campers travel with pets, and real-life experience matters when it comes to making that work well in a small trailer.
A growing family and a new chapter
We are also expecting a baby in August, which means our camping adventures are going to change in a big way. This is an exciting new chapter for us, and it will naturally shape the future of Lantern17.com as well.
As our family grows, our approach to camping, trailer organization, comfort, travel, and gear will continue to evolve. We are looking forward to learning how to make the Coleman Lantern 17B work for this next stage of life and sharing that journey on the site. That means Lantern17.com will continue to grow with us, from camping as a couple, to camping with pets, to camping as a family.
This is one of the reasons we believe this website can be valuable to readers. It is not a static site built around generic information. It is based on a real lifestyle that continues to change, and that means the content will keep growing in ways that reflect real camping needs and real trailer living experience.
What we love about camping
For us, camping is about much more than just owning a travel trailer. It is about the lifestyle that comes with it.
We love going for walks, exploring campgrounds and trails, kayaking, sitting by the fire, cooking over the fire, and enjoying quiet evenings outdoors. We also love the cozy side of trailer life, including watching movies in the camper, playing video games, and playing card games together after a day outside.
That mix of outdoor adventure and comfortable camper living is a big part of why we love the Coleman Lantern 17B. It gives us a small but comfortable space that feels like home while still letting us spend more time outdoors and in places we enjoy.
Why we started Lantern17.com
We started Lantern17.com because we know how helpful it is to hear from someone who actually uses the camper you are researching, shopping for, upgrading, or trying to improve.
If you own a Coleman Lantern 17B or Coleman Lantern 17R, you already know that general camping advice is not always enough. Small trailer owners need more specific information. You want to know what fits, what works, what is worth buying, what upgrades are actually useful, and how to make the most of limited space.
That is exactly what we want this website to provide.
Lantern17.com is designed to be a helpful resource for people looking for Coleman Lantern 17B accessories, Coleman Lantern 17R upgrades, small camper storage ideas, off-grid camping gear, campground setup tips, and practical recommendations for making a small travel trailer more comfortable and functional.
Everything we share is meant to be clear, honest, and useful. Our goal is to help save people time, help them avoid bad purchases, and help them make smarter decisions for their own trailer setup.
What you will find on Lantern17.com
On Lantern17.com, you will find content focused on real-life Coleman Lantern 17B and Coleman Lantern 17R ownership. That includes product recommendations, trailer upgrades, storage ideas, seasonal camping checklists, maintenance tips, comfort improvements, and practical gear that works well in a small camper.
You will also find content inspired by the way we actually camp. Since we spend our summers living in the trailer, commuting to work from camp, camping in Canadian parks, and spending time both off-grid and in campgrounds, the information on this site is shaped by real daily use.
Our goal is to create content that is specific to small trailer camping and useful to people who want practical answers, not vague general advice. We want Lantern17.com to be a go-to resource for anyone looking for ideas, solutions, and inspiration for the Coleman Lantern 17B and 17R.
Our approach to gear and recommendations
We believe the best camping recommendations come from real use and real problem solving. In a small trailer, you notice quickly when something does not fit, does not last, takes up too much space, or simply is not worth the money.
That is why we focus on practical recommendations that make camping easier, more comfortable, more organized, and more enjoyable. We care about products that actually improve daily life in the camper. We are interested in solutions that help with storage, comfort, setup, cooking, sleeping, and making the most of every inch of space.
As Lantern17.com grows, we want it to continue becoming one of the best resources online for Coleman Lantern 17B camping and Coleman Lantern 17R ownership. We want this site to be helpful whether you are shopping for your first upgrades, looking for gear that fits your trailer, planning your next trip, or just trying to enjoy the camping season a little more.
More than just a trailer website
At its core, Lantern17.com is about more than just the trailer itself. It is about the life built around it.
It is about spending more time outdoors. It is about simplifying life and enjoying small moments. It is about creating a comfortable space in a compact camper. It is about trying new gear, finding better ways to organize, and making memories in a trailer that has become a huge part of our life.
For us, that means campfire meals, walks, kayaking, movie nights, video games, card games, quiet evenings, mornings at camp, and sharing the experience with our cats. Soon, it will also mean bringing our baby into that lifestyle and learning how our camping adventures grow from there.
That is the heart behind Lantern17.com.
Thank you for being here
If you found Lantern17.com because you own a Coleman Lantern 17B or Coleman Lantern 17R, are thinking about buying one, or simply love small trailer camping, we are glad you are here.
We created this website to share what we learn, what we use, what works for us, and what helps make camping in a small trailer better. We hope the content here helps you build a more comfortable, organized, and enjoyable camping experience of your own.
Thank you for following along with our journey.
Branden and family
Lantern17.com