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Uco Candlelier

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Family-sized candle lantern burns 3 candles for extra bright light--great for camping, picnics or power outages.

Candle tubes are spring-loaded, so flame height stays constant
Stainless steel fold down handle makes it easy to carry or hang
Includes 3 no-drip candles that burn up to 10 hours

Made in USA.

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Uco Candlelier Customer Reviews

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Uco Candlelier

5.0

(based on 7 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to setup (6)
Durable design (5)
Long run time (5)
Lightweight (4)
Powerful light output (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Camping (7)
Emergencies (7)
Backcountry camping (4)

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Sep

2007

(13 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

A feel-good lantern

By Myra

from Southeast MI

About Me Casual/ Recreational, Occasional backpacker

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Pros

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

Cons

Difficult To Adjust

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds
Emergencies
Survival

Comments about Uco Candlelier:

This is a lantern people can feel good about using. It doesn't need any fossil fuels for operation, you don't need any batteries and it doesn't generate any waste (we use the burnt candle nubs for fire starters). I recently started using the more expensive beeswax candles in this lantern and have been even happier with it. They burn cleaner and last much, much longer (12-15 hours) than the standard nine-hour paraffin candles. This is a very sturdy, attractive light that requires very little maintenance (you have to occasionally clean out the melted wax and wipe down the glass globe). It's worth the weight and bulk to bring backpacking, especially if taking into an area where fires are not allowed. It can also double as a stove for boiling small amounts of water, so I think of it as a must-bring on any trip where survival could be a factor (or stoves could unexpectedly fail). It works equally well sitting on a table top as it does hanging from a lantern hook. For ultra-bright area light or camping with neophytes, you're probably still going to want a good-old-fashioned propane or battery lantern. And I wouldn't dare bring this into a tent! This light is perfect when you just want to set up a little area light for a long time, but obviously you cannot turn it on and off easily! The only way I can see adjusting this is by using one or two candles instead of three. The light is bright enough for playing games, reading, and for eating at the picnic table.

Sep

2007

(12 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

It's just cool, that's all !

By Michael from Maryland

from Maryland, USA

About Me Enthusiast

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Pros

Easy To Setup
Long Run Time
Powerful Light Output

Cons

Occasionally awkward

Best Uses

Campgrounds
Emergencies

Comments about Uco Candlelier:

There's just something fun about it.

If there is any drawback to it, it's how hot that flame guard can get ... holy cow -- watch out once the candles been burning a while !

It is also a viable heat source inside a tent during colder weather. I wouldn't go to sleep with it on though, that's for sure.

Jan

2009

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

gotta love USA quality

By bykeNgo

from South Central Wisconsin

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Durable Design
Easy To Setup

Cons

Best Uses

Campgrounds
Emergencies
Travel

Comments about Uco Candlelier:

I have one, and I gave one to my parents. They were skeptical at first, but now they use it on the porch every night during the summer. I use it on the deck. Gives enough light to move about without ruining the atmosphere with a blast of harsh light. With three flickering flames, it's as hypnotic as a fire--without all the messy ash to deal with.

It incorporates an old-fashioned feel with streamlined performance. The spring-loaded candle tubes work perfectly and the candles burn evenly. You can't tell from the image or description, but there's a slot in the tubes that shows how much candle is left.

Yes--be careful the housing above the flames gets hot. Use common sense and you'll be fine. It is an open flame after all (on that note, I wouldn't even think about taking it in tent). This lantern puts out more light than you would think, thanks to the light reflected by the housing above the flames.

If you're familiar with the mini Uco, the Candlelier is 3x as great. Well, not for backpacking, but certainly for RVs, car camping or backyard lounging.

Mar

2008

(3 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Nice little lantern

By biker23

from Alaska

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Pros

Easy To Setup
Lightweight
Long Run Time

Cons

Not compact

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds
Emergencies
Survival
Travel

Comments about Uco Candlelier:

I like this lantern bought it to take while bike touring... it's still cold to go out touring up north so in that regard not sure of performance... however it worked well at home, and hope it will work well on tour. Things I didn't like is that it is not as compact as other lanterns but thats the only thing I didn't like.

Feb

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Warms Up the Whole Campsite

By Chuck-893

from Wisconsin

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Compact
Durable Design
Easy To Setup
Lightweight
Long Run Time

Cons

Tricky to light in breeze

Best Uses

Campgrounds
Emergencies

Comments about Uco Candlelier:

We got into candle lanterns many years ago. We carry about six (!), plus our beloved Candlelier. When we started camping some 25 years ago we carried a double-mantle Coleman, but the light from a gas lantern is so harsh, we found ourselves putting it out and using only our candles. When the LED headlamps came out, we quit carrying the big gas lantern. There is something so warm and cozy and inviting about a camp lit entirely by candlelight. You can still look up and see the stars because you are not blinded. They're not super bright, of course. We stand our Candlelier on one side of the Scrabble board and a couple of candle lanterns on the other and we can see well enough to play. If not, we can always switch on a headlamp. If you take a stroll, the candles light your way back, winking friendly through the trees. They're safe; if they tip over they just go out, spilling a little wax you can clean up later, but there's no fire hazard. You do have to watch the tops which get very hot (the Candlelier can even be used as an emergency stove). We would never leave for camp without at least our Candlelier.

Jan

2012

5.0

Save the batteries!

By IronTom

from North Carolina

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Durable Design
Easy To Setup
Lightweight
Long Run Time

Cons

Bulky when not in use

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds
Emergencies

Comments about Uco Candlelier:

I use this to conserve battery power of my head-lamp while around camp. My headlamp comes on at full-power and I tend to forget to turn it down a little. At full blast, the batteries only last 3 hours...

Candelier to the rescue! The light output is pretty good for only candles. The design of the lantern keeps the flames really steady and flicker free. The burn time is incredible. The candles have lasted for two very long nights, and are nearing there end.

The top does get incredibly hot, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. I'm hoping this will put out enough heat to take the edge out of the tent when it's time to get out of the sleeping bag on those 20 degree mornings.

Apr

2009

5.0

Great Light Source!

By Hope Valley Hiker

from Hope Valley, RI

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Durable Design
Powerful Light Output

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds
Emergencies

Comments about Uco Candlelier:

I have had this item for many years and it has performed up to expectations. As mentioned in previous reviews, do not use in tents and if you do, do not leave it unattended because even though it gives off ample light, it can get very hot, especially on top. Candles work as expected and are fairly reasonably priced. To me, it was well worth the money.