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#187577 - 11/05/09 04:47 PM Re: UCO Candle Lanterns [Re: CANOEDOGS]
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Originally Posted By: CANOEDOGS

i have a few candle lamps and the large UCO is the best i have found.the tea lamp not so much as what you have once it's burning is a aluminum cup full of hot wax with a wick in it.a bad move and it spills out.i would carry a LED light of some sort in a survival kit but the tea lamp is fine for the sort camping where you want to have a few on a table at nite.the big UCO with the push-up candle works great and as you can see in the photo with a shade/reflector it will cast enough light to read by.but these are camp items and in a BOB or real survival kit i would want a LED that was only used when needed.


A good point! I love the little lanterns but I typically use them in camp or during power outages. Either way I'm not moving them around much.
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#187607 - 11/05/09 09:46 PM Re: UCO Candle Lanterns [Re: T_Co]
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Registered: 09/01/05
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They're great for camping and work well even in strong winds. I'd get 2 of 'em at that price. Also, the candles last a long while. They make nice little area lights.

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#187683 - 11/06/09 02:36 PM Re: UCO Candle Lanterns [Re: LED]
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Registered: 01/04/07
Posts: 339
Loc: New York, NY
I have a couple and like them a lot. In the winter, one will provide enough heat to remove frozen condensationn in the morning. But as others have said, you want to keep at least 12 inches of clearance between the candle and the top of the tent. I wouldn't advocate burning one all night while you are sleeping.

Also, pack carefully or you end up with broken glass in your pack.

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#187752 - 11/07/09 01:55 AM Re: UCO Candle Lanterns [Re: DesertFox]
T_Co Offline
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Registered: 10/01/09
Posts: 184
Loc: Nebraska
Grabbed 2 UCO originals (only color was red) and also picked up an all black Lansky quick fix while I was out.

Oh and luckily despite what the pictures online show, the sharpener does have a lanyard hole in it smile


Edited by T_Co (11/07/09 01:57 AM)

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#187760 - 11/07/09 03:44 AM Re: UCO Candle Lanterns [Re: T_Co]
2005RedTJ Offline
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Registered: 01/07/09
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Loc: Birmingham, Alabama
I have been thinking about getting the lantern portion, since I already have a 3-pack of their candles that fit it.

I know a lot of people think heat and tents are taboo, but I run a propane 9000 BTU heater in my tent when I go camping and it's cold outside. It's made to be used in a tent (Mr. Heater Portable Buddy, and I keep it plenty far away from the sides of the tent.

I bought an adapter to hook it to a 20 pound propane tank which sits just outside the tent. It will keep a tent toasty warm in any weather conditions, and run for days even on high.

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#187765 - 11/07/09 04:16 AM Re: UCO Candle Lanterns [Re: 2005RedTJ]
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Registered: 10/01/09
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Loc: Nebraska
Cavalry tent? How big is this monster?

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#187771 - 11/07/09 05:22 AM Re: UCO Candle Lanterns [Re: T_Co]
2005RedTJ Offline
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Originally Posted By: T_Co
Cavalry tent? How big is this monster?


Mine? It's a 5 or 6 person I bought at Academy. Nothing fancy, but I bring a lot of stuff with me when camping at the offroad park. I just don't believe in being cold when you have a choice. grin

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#188438 - 11/16/09 03:49 PM Re: UCO Candle Lanterns [Re: 2005RedTJ]
BillLiptak Offline
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Registered: 12/19/07
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I have one in my hurricane crate, been thinking of getting another. They work well, and are, well, as bright as a candle goes smile. I figure if we are powerless, one in the bathroom, one in the living room should cover the basics. Maybe I should pick up two...that way there one for the bedrom as well.

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#188439 - 11/16/09 04:46 PM Re: UCO Candle Lanterns [Re: BillLiptak]
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Registered: 07/23/08
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Loc: Mesa, AZ
One thing I have always done, is go to party stores and buy recently past holiday candles for dimes on the dollar. Sure they don't last as long as some candles but I am going off quantity not an extra hour of quality for a couple dollars more per candle.

You provide your own wine bottle for base.
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#188441 - 11/16/09 05:04 PM Re: UCO Candle Lanterns [Re: comms]
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Registered: 10/01/09
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Loc: Nebraska
For inside a home thats fine. But if I was going to carry them for lighting less would be more and worth the money for the 9 hours. Although I think I would just get the 5 hour replacement 3 pack from walmart to save on shipping and wait time.

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