UCO Candle Lanterns...

[cshold]

Any of y'all use or keep one of these in your emergency bag?

http://ucogear.com/candle-lanterns

[PaperPatch]

Those have been on my "gotta get" list.

[Canuck Bob]

I've carried one or two in my pack, tent bag, and glovebox. I can highly recommend them. They obviously put out heat from the top but a string keeps them away from tent fabric.

[cshold]

I've carried one or two in my pack, tent bag, and glovebox. I can highly recommend them. They obviously put out heat from the top but a string keeps them away from tent fabric.

Thanks Bob,
Do you use the beeswax candles, are they worth the extra $?

[gamekeeper]

I bought GKJnr. one, he is pleased with it when on camping trips.

[1894c]

those are great to own...used them or something similar for years...

[MrMurphy]

Ive' used them quite a bit.

Also used to work for REI, and sold a ton of them. For their size and cost, not much else beats them for putting out long term light that doesn't take batteries.

[mikld]

I used something similar for lighting on my 30' sailboat. It would burn a long time and not too much smoke/smell like kerosene or oil. Used when no shore power was available and didn't drain the batteries...

[Hawkeye2]

Great little lanterns! I have several with the optional reflectors and shades for emergency lighting. I bought my first one from LL Bean in the early 80's and used it extensively camping. Safe and easy to use and keeping one burning in a tent all night circulates the air and seems to keep it warmer. I like the fact they are easy to pack and the candles (I use the regular ones not beeswax) seem to last forever. I will say the one I bought from Beans is of much better construction than the current one but they work well too. I used to do a lot of reenacting and rendezvous where these couldn't be used except in the tent where they weren't visible and they are superior to all types of traditional candle lanterns. They require only minimal cleaning and maintenance. There are lots of accessories and repair parts available. Now that I have been reminded I may have to pick up a few more to set out on the patio when we have a bonfire at night. They would be an excellent choice to add to your survival/hunting kit. Would be great on a boat or canoe at night also. No, I don't own stock or get a commission.

http://ucogear.com/candle-lanterns/

[3leggedturtle]

Been using 1 for at least; since '91 or so

[cshold]

Great little lanterns! I have several with the optional reflectors and shades for emergency lighting. I bought my first one from LL Bean in the early 80's and used it extensively camping. Safe and easy to use and keeping one burning in a tent all night circulates the air and seems to keep it warmer. I like the fact they are easy to pack and the candles (I use the regular ones not beeswax) seem to last forever. I will say the one I bought from Beans is of much better construction than the current one but they work well too. I used to do a lot of reenacting and rendezvous where these couldn't be used except in the tent where they weren't visible and they are superior to all types of traditional candle lanterns. They require only minimal cleaning and maintenance. There are lots of accessories and repair parts available. Now that I have been reminded I may have to pick up a few more to set out on the patio when we have a bonfire at night. They would be an excellent choice to add to your survival/hunting kit. Would be great on a boat or canoe at night also. No, I don't own stock or get a commission.

http://ucogear.com/candle-lanterns/

Hawkeye2,
"I will say the one I bought from Beans is of much better construction than the current one but they work well too."
In your opinion what's the difference between the vintage one you have and the current production?
What's the difference between the REI and the UCO labeled lamps?

[Canuck Bob]

I've carried one or two in my pack, tent bag, and glovebox. I can highly recommend them. They obviously put out heat from the top but a string keeps them away from tent fabric.

Thanks Bob,
Do you use the beeswax candles, are they worth the extra $?

I found a bunch of candles made for those little table warmers dirt cheap by the bag. Always wondered about beeswax in bear country so never used them. These lanterns are sturdy low tech devices and can't see premium candles adding anything.

[EdinCT]

Used them backpacking when I was young and highly recommend them.

[Merle]

Any of y'all use or keep one of these in your emergency bag?

http://ucogear.com/candle-lanterns

Yep, I got two of them when I lived in hurricane country. Sure were handy during a 10 & 1/2 day blackout.

[Merle]

I've carried one or two in my pack, tent bag, and glovebox. I can highly recommend them. They obviously put out heat from the top but a string keeps them away from tent fabric.

Thanks Bob,
Do you use the beeswax candles, are they worth the extra $?

I found a bunch of candles made for those little table warmers dirt cheap by the bag. Always wondered about beeswax in bear country so never used them. These lanterns are sturdy low tech devices and can't see premium candles adding anything.

The premium candles last longer & don't drip. I think they're well worth it.

[Canuck Bob]

I've carried one or two in my pack, tent bag, and glovebox. I can highly recommend them. They obviously put out heat from the top but a string keeps them away from tent fabric.

Thanks Bob,
Do you use the beeswax candles, are they worth the extra $?

I found a bunch of candles made for those little table warmers dirt cheap by the bag. Always wondered about beeswax in bear country so never used them. These lanterns are sturdy low tech devices and can't see premium candles adding anything.

The premium candles last longer & don't drip. I think they're well worth it.

I'll have to try them!!

[rjohns94]

Been using them since 1998. Mostly on my boats but have used them camping and at the cottage also. Very nice

[piller]

Candle lanterns seem to fit right in with leverguns.

[sore shoulder]

I've had one since 95 or so, I have the reflector shield and the neoprene case. They are ok. One thing I recall is being hot to handle sometimes. I think I bought a huge supply of the candles at the time and still have them.

[cshold]

Thanks all for the help.
As ya'll know, I'm a big fan of vintage everything.
Well I was able to locate this slightly used L.L. Bean branded model. (ebay)
It was only $4.00 more than a new UCO I was about to pull the trigger on.
I really like the flip top on this one.
I also ordered a box of 3 Beeswax & 3 Citronella candles for it.