Exhibit 23.1




                        CONSENT OF INDPENDENT AUDITORS


We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to the
use of our reports (i) dated March 10, 1997, except for the first sentence of
Note 1 as to which the date is May 7, 1997, with respect to the consolidated
financial statements and schedule of Coleman Escrow Corp., (ii) dated March 10,
1997, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of
Coleman Worldwide Corporation and (iii) dated March 10, 1997, with respect to
the consolidated financial statements of The Coleman Company, Inc., in the
Registration Statement (Form S-1 No. 333-    ) and related Prospectus of Coleman
Escrow Corp. for the registration of Senior Secured First Priority Discount
Exchange Notes due 2001 and Senior Secured Second Priority Discount Exchange
Notes due 2001.


                                                Ernst & Young LLP



Denver, Colorado
June 12, 1997