Online: www.REI.com
URL for this product:

From the U.S. and Canada — Call 1-800-426-4840
Mon. through Sun., 4 a.m. through 11 p.m. PT.
International — Call 1-253-891-2500
Mon. through Sun., 4 a.m. through 11 p.m. PT. English language only.

BLUE

UCO Micro Candle Lantern

$13.95

(4)

Item # 820304

REI Members get back an estimated 10% on this item as part of their annual member refund.

The REI Member Dividend

The REI dividend is a unique benefit of membership in the REI co-op. It's comprised of your member refund—typically 10% back on eligible purchases—and/or your REI Visa® card rebates.

Each March, active REI members and REI Visa cardholders who earned a rebate receive a refund in the form of an annual dividend notice.

Only active members receive annual dividend notices. To maintain your active status as an REI member, you need to make net merchandise or shipping purchases of at least $10 per year, unless you joined that year. Member numbers are issued in one name and only that person receives the member refund. Your number can be used by others in your family, but it cannot be transferred to someone else.

Questions? Call us at 1-800-426-4840 for more about your dividend or its redemption.

Learn more

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Gear and Advice You Can Trust

Orders of $50 or more ship for free.
Learn more

To view videos or use the zoom feature on REI's websites, please download the latest version of Adobe Flash Player.

NOW PLAYING

Picture yourself in the wilderness with the moon overhead and the warm glow of a candle lighting your campsite. Make this a reality with the compact Uco Micro candle lantern.

Compacts down to 2.5 in. height for easy storage during backpacking trips; weighs just 4.2 oz. with 2 tea light candles (included)
1 tea light candle sits in the holder ready to be lit; a second tea light candle hides in the base of the lantern
Each tea light candle provides 3 - 4 hrs. of burn time
Includes a glass chimney that stores in the base when not in use
Carry handle and hanging bail let you hang the Uco Micro candle lantern from a tree branch

Imported.

Item 820304

View all UCO products

REI Membership

REI Membership $20.00

UCO Micro Candle Lantern Customer Reviews

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews

Uco Micro Candle Lantern

3.3

(based on 4 reviews)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Compact (3)
Easy to set up (3)
Lightweight (3)
Long run time (3)

Cons

Best Uses

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (3)

Reviewed by 4 customers

Sort by

Displaying reviews 1-4

Mar

2013

4.0

Satisfactory

By Robot Moose

from Norcal

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Compact
Easy To Set Up
Lightweight
Long Run Time
Powerful Light Output

Cons

The Top Should Lock

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Backpacking
Campgrounds
Emergencies
Survival

Comments about Uco Micro Candle Lantern:

I always thought these things were something of a joke, but on my most recent trip, I thought I'd give one a shot. I figured it would make dinner after nightfall more fun, since eating by headlamp sucks, but it somehow managed to prove more useful than that.

It surprised me how much light it produces, and how low its weight is overall. It packs up nice and compact, and the auxiliary storage is a fantastic feature. With it, I was able to pack up my site at 0400 without using my headlamp at all, and could read comfortably at night. It has a little reflector dish on the top that amplifies light downward; so for optimal illumination, hang it from a tree branch, awning, or tent.

My only gripe is the fact that the topmost section doesn't lock in any way, and if you're a little rough with it, it'll slide right back down into the base. Really just an annoyance, but no dealbreaker in any way.

Comment on this review

Jan

2013

(0 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

hazard

By ABQ MD

from Albuquerque, NM

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Cons

Dangerous

Best Uses

Comments about Uco Micro Candle Lantern:

I burn tea light candles all the time. This is the only device where I have seen the tea light wick bend over until both ends touch the liquified parafin, and the resulting wick arc allows the flame to become huge. It literally engulfs this little lantern in flames. Nobody should ever buy this -- there is something about the design of tea light candles that makes them unsafe to burn in a contained lantern. Tea lights should be burned in open holders. If you want a candle lantern, get the standard spring loaded one that uses UCO candles.

Comment on this review

Feb

2012

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

My backcountry buddy

By Beaujoe

from The Piney woods, CO

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Compact
Durable Design
Easy To Adjust
Easy To Set Up
Lightweight
Long Run Time

Cons

None its awesome

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds

Comments about Uco Micro Candle Lantern:

I love this little lantern. Very light weight and compact. I dont usualy light a fire so just having the ambient light is very nice. Helps me save on headlamp battries in the tent as well. Being able to store an extra candle inside the base is a great feature. On average my tea light candles burn anywhere from 5-7 hours. Thats based off the candles i use but Im sure depending on what brand of candle you use, there will be different burn times. The glass insert is very well protected when collapsed. Ive trekked aboot 800 miles with mine and never had any problem with durability, or any problems for that matter. Very well made. The light output is enough for me, cant really expect too much from a tea light candle. If your looking for ALOT of light you might want to check something else out. Spilled wax on the glass insert is very easy to remove with just heating it with a lighter. All in all this lantern is a great product for anyone looking for a little extra glow around camp.

Comment on this review

Dec

2011

(1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Decent

By niwa

from Saint Paul

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Compact
Durable Design
Easy To Adjust
Easy To Set Up
Lightweight
Long Run Time

Cons

Poor Light Output

Best Uses

Comments about Uco Micro Candle Lantern:

This thing is OK. I appreciate the very compact and albeit aesthetically pleasing design of this small lantern. I also appreciate that it runs off of a flame rather than electricity. However, the bottom line is that it just does not have a high light output. I would recommend this for someone looking for a fun addition to a campsite, but not for use as your ONLY form of light. Also, I made the mistake of trying it for the first time indoors and the wax dripped from the bottom of the unit onto my bed. That was my fault - but be aware that it can happen!

Comment on this review

Displaying reviews 1-4