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REI Candle Lantern - Aluminum

REI Candle Lantern - Aluminum

Item # 622047
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Super easy to use—just slide the glass down and light the exposed candle.

  • Compact lantern is ideal for backpacking and home emergency kits
  • Dripless candle burns up to 10 hours
  • Spring-loaded system keeps candle at a consistent height
  • Lantern collapses to 4.25 inches for compact storage

Made in USA.

Item 622047

REI Candle Lantern - Aluminum Specs

Specification

Description

Weight7.5 ounces
Closed length4.25 inches
MaterialAluminum
Burn time (max flame)10 hr. 15 min.

REI Candle Lantern - Aluminum Customer Reviews

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REI Candle Lantern - Aluminum
 
3.9

(based on 8 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Long run time (7)
  • Lightweight (6)
  • Easy to setup (4)
  • Durable design (3)
  • Safe (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Campgrounds (6)
    • Backcountry camping (5)
    • Emergencies (4)
    • Survival (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (4), Casual adventurer (3)

    Reviewed by 8 customers

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    Nov

    5

    2007

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Nifty 1st Tier Technology

    By A Bear in the Woods

    from Sunnyvale, California

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Lightweight
    • Long Run Time
    • Safe

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Campgrounds
      • Emergencies
      • Survival
      • Travel

      Comments about REI Candle Lantern - Aluminum:

      This is a nice little candle lantern that simply works. I have myriad other light sources, but I still pack my little REI candle lantern (in it's little Polartec pouch) as a warm back-up for my campsite.

      As for pros, it is reasonably durable, packs compactly, seems to last a long time, and perhaps best of all, allows you to SAFELY use a candle for illumination. Exposed candles are a constant fire danger. The spring mechanism keeps the light at a constant level. Perhaps best of all is that it is simply a warm, soothing glow with a pleasant scent, probably best for travel.

      It does however have a few cons, in that it does not give out a whole lot of light (esp in the downward direction, which is what you need in a tent), the candles are non-standard (so usually require proprietary sized refills by REI), and unless you get it on sale, just a bit pricey when compared to what you can get in comparably priced LED or incandescent electric lanterns that arguably perform better. Note: during an emergency like an earthquake, use of candles or open flame of any kind is not recommended, due to the hazards of gas leaks.

      I think it would make a good gift item or a stocking stuffer. REI should consider an entire "scented" candle line (pine forest, pumpkin pie, vanilla bean).

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      2

      2007

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Good light

      By pfinley

      from Los Angeles

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Durable Design
      • Long Run Time

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry Camping
        • Campgrounds
        • Emergencies
        • Survival
        • Travel

        Comments about REI Candle Lantern - Aluminum:

        I used to use this for years till I replaced it this season for the mini-candle lantern. If you need more than 3-4 hours a night of light then this might be your choice. The candles last about 9 hours. This is probably a good car camping choice as a lantern to hang in your tent. It gives off a nice warm comfy glow in your tent.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Sep

        29

        2007

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Very nice candle lantern

        By Jonnie4000

        from Berea, Ohio

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Lightweight
        • Long Run Time

        Cons

        • Flimsy Design

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry Camping
        • Emergencies
        • Survival

        Comments about REI Candle Lantern - Aluminum:

        I love these lanterns. They can be a bit temperamental in adjusting, so be patient. Once you figure out how they work, life gets easier. They produce an adequate amount of light, probably not enough to read by. The top gets very hot, very quickly. If you're careful, you can heat water by placing a metal cup on top. I would never recommend using this lantern in a tent.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Sep

        24

        2007

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Simple elegance

        By Reverend Sweetie

        from Chicago, IL

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Pros

        • Durable Design
        • Easy To Setup
        • Lightweight
        • Long Run Time
        • Powerful Light Output
        • Safe

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backcountry Camping
          • Campgrounds

          Comments about REI Candle Lantern - Aluminum:

          This is a nice, simple lantern that adds warmth to an evening meal at a picnic table.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          24

          2007

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Great Gadget

          By backcountry364

          from Pittsburgh, PA

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Durable Design
          • Easy To Adjust
          • Easy To Setup
          • Lightweight
          • Long Run Time

          Cons

          • An open flame inside tent

          Best Uses

          • Backcountry Camping
          • Campgrounds
          • Emergencies

          Comments about REI Candle Lantern - Aluminum:

          This is a great, lightweight way to give yourself a little extra light at your campsite. It also puts off a surprising ammount of heat. I would highly reccomend

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          14

          2007

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          3.0

          Works OK

          By Ed the has-been climber

          from Colorado

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Easy To Setup

          Cons

          • Difficult To Adjust

          Best Uses

          • Backcountry Camping

          Comments about REI Candle Lantern - Aluminum:

          Maybe I'm a hopeless romantic, but I love candle lanterns. I think you are better off with new LED technology though. THis candle lantern does not feed the candle very well and thus the flame gets small and does not produce much light. Not enough to read by in a tent.

          I still use it though.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Nov

          30

          2008

           
          4.0

          Nice, low-tech flashlight

          By Air Cooled Nut

          from Portland, OR

          About Me Casual Adventurer

          Pros

          • Compact
          • Easy To Setup
          • Lightweight
          • Long Run Time

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Campgrounds

            Comments about REI Candle Lantern - Aluminum:

            When I was a child I had one of the tea-candle lanterns. I figured it'd be neat to get another one to give us low-level light, particularly for inside the Bus while the kids sleep. Then we wouldn't have to use up unnecessary fuel from our lantern.

            I ended up getting REI's brass version of this lantern. Same exact functionality, just golden color instead of silver (or painted red).

            The self-adjusting candle worked flawlessly! Such a simple, neat idea. Very easy to light the candle as well as replace it. It's a candle so don't expect lantern-level light output but it is enclosed so you can walk around with it and not worry about the flame getting blown out. The light output is as good as you can get with a candle.

            I also bought the REI Candle Lantern Side Reflector (Item # 410139). This does help focus more light forward. Get it.

            • Gift:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Night-light for the kids, hanging in our Bus.

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            Sep

            18

            2007

             
            4.0

            Fun Light Source

            By Desiree

            from Albuquerque, NM

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            Pros

            • Easy To Adjust
            • Lightweight
            • Long Run Time
            • Safe

            Cons

            • Hard To Setup

            Best Uses

            • Campgrounds

            Comments about REI Candle Lantern - Aluminum:

            We bought this before a car camping trip. We also purchased the bees wax candles. It has been a small, light weight, light source to play games or read a book at the camp site. Especially if you are somewhere you can't have a camp fire. It adds some warm glow to the camp site. When you take it apart to put the candle it, we had some trouble putting it back together.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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