Is Coleman made in America?

The answer is partially yes, depending on the product line. Coleman as a brand is American, founded in 1900 and now owned by Newell Brands, headquartered in Chicago, but its manufacturing is global. Some Coleman products are still made in America, particularly premium steel-belted coolers and certain lantern and stove components that are made in Wichita, Kansas, where Coleman has its historic factory. However, the majority of Coleman camping gear such as tents, sleeping bags, airbeds, camp chairs, and smaller coolers are now made overseas in China, Vietnam, and other Asian countries to keep costs competitive, which is standard for the outdoor industry. For Coleman campers and travel trailers, they are made in America. Coleman travel trailers including the Lantern LT, Lantern, and Rubicon models are built by Dutchmen Manufacturing in Goshen, Indiana, in the heart of America's RV industry. Dutchmen is owned by Keystone RV and Thor Industries, all American companies. These trailers are assembled in Indiana using a mix of American-made frames from Lippert and globally sourced appliances. So if you buy a Coleman camper, it is assembled in America, and if you buy a classic Coleman cooler or lantern, it may be made in America, but most soft goods like tents are imported while still being designed and owned by an American company.