Consent of Independent Auditors

We consent to the incorporation by reference (i) in the Registration Statement
dated May 20, 1993 (Form S-3 No. 33-61346) of The Coleman Company, Inc. and in
the related Prospectus, (ii) in the Registration Statement dated February 25,
1993 (Form S-8 No. 33-58726) pertaining to The Coleman Company, Inc. 1992 Stock
Option Plan and in the Related Prospectus, (iii) in the Registration Statement
dated January 18, 1994 (Form S-8 No. 33-74144) pertaining to The Coleman
Company, Inc. 1993 Stock Option Plan and in the related Prospectus, and (iv) in
the registration Statement dated May 12, 1997 (Form No. 333-26907) pertaining to
The Coleman Company, Inc. 1996 Stock Option Plan and in the related Prospectus,
of our report dated February 18, 1998, with respect to the consolidated
financial statements of The Coleman Company, Inc. included in the Annual Report
(Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 1997.


                                             /s/ Ernst & Young LLP
                                             Ernst & Young LLP


Wichita, Kansas
March 20, 1998