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Enjoy the soft glow of candlelight on your outings with the Uco Original Candle Lantern kit. The kit includes the lantern, a clip-on reflector and protective neoprene case.

Lantern is super easy to use—just slide the glass down, light the exposed candle and you're good to go
Clip the included reflector to the top edge of the lantern to direct the light to where you need it most; reflector weighs only 0.3 oz.
Compact lantern is ideal for backpacking and home emergency kits; it collapses down to 4.25 in. in height for compact storage
Includes a single candle that provides up to 9 hrs. of warm light
Viewing slot on the side of the lantern lets you monitor the slow-burning candle to see how much is left
Spring-loaded system keeps the candle at a consistent height
Pack the lantern in the included impact-resistant neoprene Cocoon™ case; it helps prevent scratches, dents and broken glass while you're transporting the lantern
Hang the Uco Original Candle lantern up or carry it around camp with the metal handle

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UCO Original Candle Lantern Kit Customer Reviews

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Original Candle Lantern Kit

4.2

(based on 5 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Compact (5)
Lightweight (4)
Long run time (4)
Easy to adjust (3)
Easy to set up (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry camping (4)
Emergencies (3)

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Apr

2013

5.0

Multiple Benefits

By biggy

from Westminster Colorado

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Compact
Durable Design
Long Run Time

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping

Comments about Original Candle Lantern Kit:

I love this thing! It gives light and heat, which can literally save your life. I use it inside the tent, and I can read with it if I hold the book just right, and there's plenty of light to organize, change cloths, etc... Burning this for even a half an hour at night before bed does seem to make a noticable difference in the amount of condensation in the morning.

One tip, the handle and chain get hot when it's burning, so if you're going to hang it from your tent, tie a piece of cordage onto the tent and hang it from that. I don't know what would happen, but it gets hot enough that I've never wanted to find out. (I gave it a 5 despite the fact that nothing is ever perfect, because I really do think it's something that everyone, even ultralight backpackers, should take with them.)

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Feb

2013

4.0

Great little lantern

By ToJaha

from Boston , Ma

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

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

Cons

Poor Light Output

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Emergencies

Comments about Original Candle Lantern Kit:

This is a compact lightweight lantern perfect for long lasting low level light. The lantern puts out insufficient light for things like reading even with the reflector I bought for it. Its great for illumination in my tent so i don't have to fumble around in the dark.And it takes up almost no room.I really like this lantern.

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Dec

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good leveling mechanism

By trailmunkey

from san jose,ca

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

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

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds
Emergencies
Survival

Comments about Original Candle Lantern Kit:

Although it looks like a lot to have for a simple candle, its proven to be a versatile item in our multiday and emergency packs. with the glass chimney in place, it is good at staying lit during heavy winds and rain (i typically hold it from the base, walking in the rain using the hanger dripped water sometimes and snuffed it) coccoon included in the kit adds 1.6 oz, i always use it so i don't know if the candle is more prone to crushing without it. keep it handy when its time to start up your mates stove or campfire and save your matches or firesteel. the light output is less than a headlamp but the heat output is a great advantage. warms the tent enough to keep condensation at bay in the morning and is a great sight to rouse yourself up with when you have a piping hot cup of tea and a dry, slightly warmer tent to exit from. the chimney stand is sturdy enough to hold a snow peak titanium cup with 200ml of water on top. i used my shoes to keep it steady with the cup on top and got the added bonus of dry and warm shoes =). It will get the water up to 150 degrees after about 20 minutes (max 170). yes its slower than a propane stove, but if you light the lantern as soon as you wake up, you'll have hot food and liquid by the time you've dressed and convinced yourself to go outside, and you didn't use up any propane. burn time varies, we have gotten 10 hours out of the plain white ones, ran it for about 2 hours a day and got 5 days of camping with it. it is very important to remove all excess wax when changing the candle, use the excess for tinder wicks!

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Dec

2012

4.0

Warm and light

By Pgunnz

from Colorado

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Pros

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

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds
Emergencies
Survival

Comments about Original Candle Lantern Kit:

Just got this kit. Tried it out at home and I already love it. Most of the more negative reviews I have seen on the other lanterns I can sum up with too high of expectations. It is a candle lantern so the light quality is not going to be that of an LED lantern. Where this lantern is better than an LED one is it gives off heat, so you can use it in your tent to help keep it warm.

I was thinking about getting the micro lantern that runs off tealight candles, but once I got to the store and looked at the two the micro was a little disappointing looking. the micro is wider than this one and since it runs off tea lights that only have half the burn time as the candles this lantern runs off of I decided to pay the extra money and go with the full sized one.

It is remarkable light and skinny, it will be great for backpacking especially when you can't have a fire. I look forward to many great outings with this lantern.

The only reason I did not give this 5 stars is because you will still need to take a battery operated light, so its not like this product will eliminate something from your pack.

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Oct

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Cool little kit

By High Tech Redneck

from Hillsboro, Oregon

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Pros

Adequate
Compact
Easy to use
Lightweight

Cons

Reflector Quality

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping

Comments about Original Candle Lantern Kit:

Nice little kit. I like the case as it provides good protection. The candle lantern is of good quality and put out a nice glow. Don't expect it to shine like the sun. It is, after all, a candle. It's not a magical device. I bought it to hang on the ridgeline of my hammock as it doesn't put out a ton of heat that would ruin my tarp.
Let's talk about that reflector. It has an almost flat finish. I broke out the rotary tool and polished it to a mirror shine. It made a ton of difference. You will also need to take a pair of pliers and squeeze the mounting tab as the fit is loose. This gave the kit the 4 star rather than 5 star review.

Side note for REI: It would be nice if you stocked the citronella candles and the Pac Flat Candle Lantern Reflector. I really don't want to order them from Campmor. Business with y'all is so much more painless.