I bought my one and only UCO candle Lantern from the original REI store in Seattle when I was 14 years old (almost 50 years ago). I still have the candle and it works every time.
We used these back during the early and mid 90s in Boy Scouts. I got mine from EMS and it’s actually in the back of the truck now. They are great not just for outdoor fun but also great for power outages at home.
I just got my first UCO Candeliers. I've loved your channel with so much wonderful information for this longterm widow that had to go back to figuring things out with one set of eyes! You are such a huge help with your straightforward explanations. It was lots of fun trying to find the right little glass bottles with metal tops at the liquor store for the oil option. I'll add one little tip: always trim the wick of any candle to 1/4" before lighting. No wait, no soot.
I tried your substitution with the little bottle, kerosene, medium flame and it burned for 12 hours at temperature in the mid 30s outside my house. After 12 hrs I put out the flame. Impressive! Thanks for the tip. I can use this outdoors. Thanks for all the information, love your videos.
I picked up one of these at my local army/navy surplus store. Also got a spare 3 pack of the 9 hour candles. So far so good. I like that alcohol bottle with wick option.
Since you make your own candles you already know the side benefits/dangers of the thickness of the wicks..Basically the bigger/thicker the wick the stronger the flame, so there is a higher BTU and consequently ... more heat exposed to the surrounding metal framework as well as the glass
I have three of these. I like everything about them, You have the good tip on removing overflow wax. If you would add a part on how to keep from letting the glass fall out and how to put the glass back in, I would like that. Thanks
I used to live in Seattle so maybe that's why I've been using these since the 1990's like Casey who left a similar comment below. I just wanted to mention an even easier, lazy way to clean the wax off the holder. Just toss it in the freezer for a few hours & the wax will just release & flake right off the aluminum. Different expansion & contraction rates between the wax & aluminum at freezing temperatures. The boiling water is fast & effective but it's more work & more clean up. *Edit: The lamp shade is not just a light reflector, it acts as a heat reflector as well. The top of these candles generate a lot of heat. Partially as a result of the stainless steel baffle at the top as an element of design to make it both a lantern & small space heater. The top shade is recommended if you hang it in a tent. They also make a side reflector like those antique candle lanterns have. It also reflects both the light & the heat in a directional fashion.
@@xristinarose2409 These little candle lanterns are fantastic in my opinion. Very nice ambient candle light bright enough in a small space to see what you're doing & even read by. As far as heat is concerned, the top plate/defuser is stainless steel & does generate some heat. I have found them to take the chill off an early spring or late fall camping trip in my tent. Don't rely on it for real heat in the winter.
UCO Original candle lantern.... You might say I have a Original , Original UCO candle lantern. I got mine back in 1972. It's the brass one with a felt storage sleeve for it. It's tarnished ( I don't polish it ) and not as shinny as when it was new but is in really good ( new ) condition. It has gone with me on all of canoeing , camping and backpacking trips which have been a lot. I like the soft glow of the candle when camping instead of a bright light. Plus it's a quiet light compared to the gas ones and it does not require any battery's that could go bad.
I've had my first UCO for at least 20yrs. I've bought a few more since then..............they're really cool. The oil lamp option is over the top. I will definitely try it.
I just received mine. The glass was broken. Amazon sending a new one and I can keep the broken one. So I just put heat resistant tape over broken glass part. 2 for the price of one. Nice!! Do you know how long the wick will burn on oil shot bottle, before need adjusting. I'm using for heat for car, Just in case stuck somewhere winter travels. thanks in advance.
It is nice to see people still creating classic wax candles and a lantern for them. Looking on amazon and see a lot of fakes with looking like aethentic lantern but just led light to make it look like real candle inside.
Nice overview of an old backpackers' favorite piece of gear. However, I'd like to point out that the stainless diffuser (lid) at the top of the chimney also functions as a wick snuffer when one slides the caged globe back down into the candle-holder housing--no need to blow on the flame.
Awesome, I dig the solution with the airplane Liquor bottle retrofit, very cool. I have the same candle lantern, and I have T-light candle lantern as well.
I like them but I always convert them to oil burners using shot bottles to avoid the expensive candles .... cotton wick and lamp oil so they're spillproof and no spilled wax to clean up Use hot glue to secure to the lantern base The 3 candle yellow unit holds 4 shot glass oil burners which also provides heat in the winter
I just tried to buy this and found they have a lantern that uses Tea candles. Just another option. I want one of each. I also love anything to do with fire...I used to use candles all the time. This is great because it has a defuser so the soot does not go straight up to my ceiling. I just made a Vienna stove. It is amazing. It boils water very fast. Since I don't need small I want to experiment with a larger one. Thanks so much.
Thank you so much for your survey ! No superfluous bla-bla, very detailed, useful tips and, what is for me also relevant, with a very distinct, classical pronunciation. Good work ))))))
Great video, very informative. When boiling wax off the lantern, you might want to use a tin can instead of your cup or a pan, that way you can just throw away the can instead of having to clean out your cup/pot.
I have the UCO mini lantern and it works pretty well when reading a book at night. One thing I learned was not to touch the top metal piece (I think might be for a heat reflector). After a while of the candle being lit gets that thing real hot. Also, those white candle are a real good price.
My UCO candle lantern arrived broken as well, but I'm pleased to say the company from the USA sent me a replacement UCO lantern straight away as soon as I contacted them and they had no problem sending it to Scotland again. I like the idea of using a bottle as well, I didn't know you could do that with the lantern so thanks for sharing that. Atb Glenn
South-West-Wilderness Thank you for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. I hope you have a beautiful day! I've learned that when using the bottle, don't fill it up past the shoulder of the bottle!
a buddy had one of these and the moment i saw it, i loved the looks of it ,,, and BAM ! gave it to me !!! i loved the looks of it without knowing what it was entirely...lol.... very nice video !!!!!!
Great product.....unless it's hot. Every replacement candle I ordered was misshapen (melted) so much they wouldn't fit and were useless. Every candle I had in my pack was unusable, even the candle in the lantern itself melted so much that it took hours to clean it out. South Florida to New Mexico, not really worth carrying. However, it's been used through several hurricanes and I love it. I love it so much I've replaced the glass when I broke it. Just know not to rely on it when the temps are 90+ degrees........maybe 80+ while travelling and the backpack is in your car. PS I was in the NM mountains, it was 20-30 ° hotter down at sea level. Just don't rely on this product in hot environments
I love the fact that you can make your own lamp using shot bottles. I was thinking of using sunflower oil for cheapness and less pollution. The only problem would be the bottle tops having plastic. Suppose you can always burn the plastic off first?
I have been eyeballing their lanters for quite a while now. they have always been from what I understand great quality, and the fact they have multiple options color, and candle size wise is pretty cool, didnt know they made different candle materials (citro/beeswax) definately cool vid bro!
Nice video. I really like the cleaning idea. BTW, they also make a smaller one, the mini, that uses cheap tea lights you can buy at the dollar store. They don't run as long as the big candles, but are a lot cheaper to run.
Love the candle lanterns!! I have both the original and the big three candle version. The small mini version that uses tea light candles is dangerous!! If you use the foil cupped tea light candles, the wax will over heat and the entire cup will be flaming!!
Just discovered this video. Very well done mister and the idea of using those small bottles shows you have an inventive mindset! ATB from Belgium. Marc.
You cannot fault Uco lanterns. They also do a reflector that clips onto one side of the glass,it reflects light back in one direction so useful if you have the lantern standing on a shelf etc. Thanks for the video 👍
Kamikazedude I did it! Got my bottle, followed another one of his videos on how to, impressive, used Kerosene and put it out after 12 hrs. He’s got great videos, I subscribed.
Jason Williams Thank you for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. These candles are very effective for winter tent camping. I hope you have a beautiful day!
I use these during colder damp nites in the tent. It will cut the condensation down and such gives it a little warmth along with your body heat.. Just don't bump it while tossing around at night, wax and it will knock out the flame..
I just ordered the heavy solid brass one for 32.00 along with the hood reflector for boondocking in back of my Tundra. Your aluminum lantern matches the reflector nicely. I tried the glass bottles with aluminum lids, but after a while, the threading on the lids strip out and the lids just fall off. You have to gently twist the lid on without much resistance.
Damn good tips 'bout them bottles! Here in Scandinavia we've got lots of them small Aquavit bottles. Ten empty bottles, a bottle of lamp oil and some cotton thread... gotta be the cheapest makeshift oil lamps I've ever heard of. Thank's!
Lol so I came to this video to see an upclose of how much extra room was inside to see if I could get a mini mason oil lamp inside (4"x1 1/8) but u did the airplane booze bottle idea I had yesterday, so all in all I got what I needed 😂 thanks for an awesome video. I think I'll use that method but drill a washer to make a stop to retain spring so i dont lose it and keep the proper height of flame.
Great review but was hoping you could have shown the 3 chimney claps an placement.I have a very early ll bean alpine lantern that I took apart and could put back together.Where can I get those 3 chimney spring clips😊
Thanks for the great video. Looks like the lantern works great in terms of light, but can you tell me if the citronella works well to keep the bugs away? I'm not crazy about the smell of citronella, and if it doesnt really make a difference then I'll probably stick with parafin wax. But if the citronella REALLY DOES help with the mosquitos, I can definately tolerate the smell.
Cool video....I got mine like 15 years ago from Eastern Mountain Sports when they were in Chicago. It had their logo on it and made by UCO. it came with a little fleece stuff sack. Gotta say a nice piece of kit. Oh well thanks for sharing. ATB Mike
I have one of these lanterns and they do work pretty good but you really have to understand the limitations. It is 1 candle and the light output will be limited. This will not replace a high output light (or even a low output head lamp) but it will give you enough light to read a book by as mentioned in other posts. There is a reflector available for these but it isn't great and doesn't clip on tightly... a bit of foil on half of it will give you a bit (just a bit..) more light. Great for what they are but you gotta know their limits or you may be disappointed.
Well over 40years ago I purchased a candle lantern by Safesport' brass no plastic & after several uses purchased a oil chrome can with a basic lighter wick conversion by CandOil tm.byRenser Ind. Dayton Ohio 45459. Works great even today used same type candles as UCO !!!
Another well done video brother. This particular video was very detailed and very informative. You have outdone yourself sir. God bless, enjoy the rest of your weekend...... Bama Alabama Bushcrafters.....
Nice video. I have a few of these candle lanterns & enjoy them. I tried commercial oil mini lanterns & was put off due to their smell. I would be concerned about an oil lantern as if they tip over & the flame does not go out it could melt the body & start a fire, where as if the candle is tipped over it will go out.
Went to Bass Pro, they never heard of them. I guess I'll order from Amazon. May end up getting 2 single ones for backpacking. Gets quite cold on the Appalachian Trail this time of year! Perfect for 4 season tent from reviews I've seen on here
Well done--I KNEW there was a reason that I hung onto a handful of empty booze miniature bottles! Beyond the fact that, repurposed, I've found the plastic ones make efficient and lightweight containers for backpacking small quantities of salt, pepper, hot sauce and other condiments on backcountry trips, you've shown an easy method of replacing expensive wax candles with cost and weight effective lamp oil. "Simon, a bloke in the woods" made a more elaborate conversion in one of his videos; but your solution can be accomplished with a wick and a punch--even a nail will work--to produce hole for said wick.
I tried that boiling water trick it may have went better if I didn’t use the microwave. Seriously I can’t say I’m over impressed with the lantern its too flimsy and the case only sort of fits. Its fine for an emergency but its nothing I would want to screw with on a regular basis. I do like the tea candle unit, no muss no fuss.
greetings from Oregon. I'm am pressed with your video. I was at work thinking of an EMP strike and I have no power. I have to travel 12 miles to get home in the dark (I work nights) and it just came across to me that even my flashlight will be useless. So I was thinking how our forefathers got around but thinking in modern terms and found my answer on ebay. Not knowing the product well your video sold me.....thank you for sharing your video.
Jiujitsu2000 I need your input on these. I'm looking to heat a 4'×4' wooden hunting box blind I use for whitetail hunting. I've been searching for the cheapest way possible. Also as you can imagine it has to be packable and scent free. They also have a Candlelier model capable of 5000 btu's. What would be your suggestion. I love the little oil lantern idea, are they scent free. Great video buddy, love them all.
Make a silicon mould of the original candle..buy a pack of candle wicks..make your own candles with used/leftover candle wax or a bag of wax pellets from eBay..less than 1/4 of the cost 👍
I bought my one and only UCO candle Lantern from the original REI store in Seattle when I was 14 years old (almost 50 years ago). I still have the candle and it works every time.
These are great. You can sit a cup on top & it will heat water etc. I use the one that holds 3 candles to cook a pot.
We used these back during the early and mid 90s in Boy Scouts. I got mine from EMS and it’s actually in the back
of the truck now. They are great not just for outdoor fun but also great for power outages at home.
The little alcohol bottle to use other fuels is such a great idea!
I just got my first UCO Candeliers. I've loved your channel with so much wonderful information for this longterm widow that had to go back to figuring things out with one set of eyes! You are such a huge help with your straightforward explanations. It was lots of fun trying to find the right little glass bottles with metal tops at the liquor store for the oil option. I'll add one little tip: always trim the wick of any candle to 1/4" before lighting. No wait, no soot.
I tried your substitution with the little bottle, kerosene, medium flame and it burned for 12 hours at temperature in the mid 30s outside my house. After 12 hrs I put out the flame. Impressive! Thanks for the tip. I can use this outdoors. Thanks for all the information, love your videos.
I picked up one of these at my local army/navy surplus store. Also got a spare 3 pack of the 9 hour candles. So far so good. I like that alcohol bottle with wick option.
Blake S. I tried the bottle option with kerosene and after 12 hours still burning, great burning time for outdoors!
Since you make your own candles you already know the side benefits/dangers of the thickness of the wicks..Basically the bigger/thicker the wick the stronger the flame, so there is a higher BTU and consequently ... more heat exposed to the surrounding metal framework as well as the glass
I've had mine for a few years now and it works just fine . Worth every penny.use mine backpacking so far no problems at all.
I have three of these. I like everything about them, You have the good tip on removing overflow wax. If you would add a part on how to keep from letting the glass fall out and how to put the glass back in, I would like that. Thanks
I used to live in Seattle so maybe that's why I've been using these since the 1990's like Casey who left a similar comment below. I just wanted to mention an even easier, lazy way to clean the wax off the holder. Just toss it in the freezer for a few hours & the wax will just release & flake right off the aluminum. Different expansion & contraction rates between the wax & aluminum at freezing temperatures. The boiling water is fast & effective but it's more work & more clean up.
*Edit: The lamp shade is not just a light reflector, it acts as a heat reflector as well. The top of these candles generate a lot of heat. Partially as a result of the stainless steel baffle at the top as an element of design to make it both a lantern & small space heater. The top shade is recommended if you hang it in a tent. They also make a side reflector like those antique candle lanterns have. It also reflects both the light & the heat in a directional fashion.
Would it make a difference in a tent heat wice?
@@xristinarose2409 These little candle lanterns are fantastic in my opinion. Very nice ambient candle light bright enough in a small space to see what you're doing & even read by. As far as heat is concerned, the top plate/defuser is stainless steel & does generate some heat. I have found them to take the chill off an early spring or late fall camping trip in my tent. Don't rely on it for real heat in the winter.
I had one of those, I use to sit my coffee cup on top to keep coffee warm( tin cup), worked good.
UCO Original candle lantern.... You might say I have a Original , Original UCO candle lantern. I got mine back in 1972. It's the brass one with a felt storage sleeve for it. It's tarnished ( I don't polish it ) and not as shinny as when it was new but is in really good ( new ) condition. It has gone with me on all of canoeing , camping and backpacking trips which have been a lot. I like the soft glow of the candle when camping instead of a bright light. Plus it's a quiet light compared to the gas ones and it does not require any battery's that could go bad.
Does it make the tent warmer?
I've had my first UCO for at least 20yrs. I've bought a few more since then..............they're really cool.
The oil lamp option is over the top. I will definitely try it.
I just received mine. The glass was broken. Amazon sending a new one and I can keep the broken one. So I just put heat resistant tape over broken glass part. 2 for the price of one. Nice!! Do you know how long the wick will burn on oil shot bottle, before need adjusting. I'm using for heat for car, Just in case stuck somewhere winter travels. thanks in advance.
It is nice to see people still creating classic wax candles and a lantern for them. Looking on amazon and see a lot of fakes with looking like aethentic lantern but just led light to make it look like real candle inside.
I've had one of those for years! They're great will even help to keep your tent warm in moderate cold.
Do you actually feel a difference in temperature with this?? :o
@@xristinarose2409 pretty broad question. Depends on your setup.
When you have a wax build-up, another way would be to put it in the freezer, and the wax will come out easily.
Awesome demonstration! This candle heater is new to me & now I know how to use it! Thanks!
These are more of a novelty for me, it looks neat with that reflector on there. I might have to get one of those.
Man that cocktail bottle candle idea is genius lol.
Nice overview of an old backpackers' favorite piece of gear. However, I'd like to point out that the stainless diffuser (lid) at the top of the chimney also functions as a wick snuffer when one slides the caged globe back down into the candle-holder housing--no need to blow on the flame.
Awesome, I dig the solution with the airplane Liquor bottle retrofit, very cool. I have the same candle lantern, and I have T-light candle lantern as well.
I like them but I always convert them to oil burners using shot bottles to avoid the expensive candles .... cotton wick and lamp oil so they're spillproof and no spilled wax to clean up
Use hot glue to secure to the lantern base
The 3 candle yellow unit holds 4 shot glass oil burners which also provides heat in the winter
I just tried to buy this and found they have a lantern that uses Tea candles. Just another option. I want one of each. I also love anything to do with fire...I used to use candles all the time. This is great because it has a defuser so the soot does not go straight up to my ceiling. I just made a Vienna stove. It is amazing. It boils water very fast. Since I don't need small I want to experiment with a larger one. Thanks so much.
Thank you so much for your survey ! No superfluous bla-bla, very detailed, useful tips and, what is for me also relevant, with a very distinct, classical pronunciation. Good work ))))))
Great video, very informative. When boiling wax off the lantern, you might want to use a tin can instead of your cup or a pan, that way you can just throw away the can instead of having to clean out your cup/pot.
I have the UCO mini lantern and it works pretty well when reading a book at night. One thing I learned was not to touch the top metal piece (I think might be for a heat reflector). After a while of the candle being lit gets that thing real hot. Also, those white candle are a real good price.
Jason McDaniel you're right, they get HOT!! thank you
Jason McDaniel Fire, fire hot !
My UCO candle lantern arrived broken as well, but I'm pleased to say the company from the USA sent me a replacement UCO lantern straight away as soon as I contacted them and they had no problem sending it to Scotland again. I like the idea of using a bottle as well, I didn't know you could do that with the lantern so thanks for sharing that. Atb Glenn
South-West-Wilderness Thank you for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. I hope you have a beautiful day! I've learned that when using the bottle, don't fill it up past the shoulder of the bottle!
Cheers, I will make sure that I don't fill it to the top when I try it. Atb Glenn.
Cool tutorial on the UCO, amazing the people who don't use them properly. Thanks man.
Your intro was really cute and relatable!! Thanks for the review guy 😁
a buddy had one of these and the moment i saw it, i loved the looks of it ,,, and BAM ! gave it to me !!! i loved the looks of it without knowing what it was entirely...lol.... very nice video !!!!!!
Great product.....unless it's hot. Every replacement candle I ordered was misshapen (melted) so much they wouldn't fit and were useless. Every candle I had in my pack was unusable, even the candle in the lantern itself melted so much that it took hours to clean it out. South Florida to New Mexico, not really worth carrying. However, it's been used through several hurricanes and I love it. I love it so much I've replaced the glass when I broke it. Just know not to rely on it when the temps are 90+ degrees........maybe 80+ while travelling and the backpack is in your car. PS I was in the NM mountains, it was 20-30 ° hotter down at sea level. Just don't rely on this product in hot environments
boy that's a dang good video. very very very good. thank you so much. i sure like these UCO candles!!! thank you thumbed up!
I love the fact that you can make your own lamp using shot bottles. I was thinking of using sunflower oil for cheapness and less pollution. The only problem would be the bottle tops having plastic. Suppose you can always burn the plastic off first?
I have been eyeballing their lanters for quite a while now. they have always been from what I understand great quality, and the fact they have multiple options color, and candle size wise is pretty cool, didnt know they made different candle materials (citro/beeswax) definately cool vid bro!
Nice video. I really like the cleaning idea. BTW, they also make a smaller one, the mini, that uses cheap tea lights you can buy at the dollar store. They don't run as long as the big candles, but are a lot cheaper to run.
Awesome video, nice easy listening and for me a must have bit of kit. Thanks. Stu, UK
Love the candle lanterns!!
I have both the original and the big three candle version.
The small mini version that uses tea light candles is dangerous!!
If you use the foil cupped tea light candles, the wax will over heat and the entire cup will be flaming!!
Fantastic Video! Thanks For Sharing! I learned a lot about these candles!
+lonestarrider thank you, they're solid!
Just discovered this video. Very well done mister and the idea of using those small bottles shows you have an inventive mindset! ATB from Belgium. Marc.
Like the idea of the alcohol bottle in the lantern. Good video, thanks
This video was immensely helpful, thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful!
You cannot fault Uco lanterns. They also do a reflector that clips onto one side of the glass,it reflects light back in one direction so useful if you have the lantern standing on a shelf etc. Thanks for the video 👍
Thanks for the video! Found it looking for more info on this lantern. You answered all my questions and then some.
useing a mini bottle for a fuel source.... you are a GENIUS! omg Im going to the shop right now. THANK YOU!
Kamikazedude I did it! Got my bottle, followed another one of his videos on how to, impressive, used Kerosene and put it out after 12 hrs. He’s got great videos, I subscribed.
A great review. Thank you .
I must dig out my old Northern Light candles and put them back into service.
Bush Tea is a good idea, your filter is even better. multiple use is always a win.
dude, u are so precise and soooo...just right! Love ur vids man.
That's a sweet candle/lantern. I've used the tea light candle type before, but this one is sweet. thanks for sharing this one.
Jason Williams Thank you for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. These candles are very effective for winter tent camping. I hope you have a beautiful day!
that is one nifty little lamp!
Some tents makers are not using fire retardant anymore on their tents. Don't sleep with it burning.
I use these during colder damp nites in the tent. It will cut the condensation down and such gives it a little warmth along with your body heat.. Just don't bump it while tossing around at night, wax and it will knock out the flame..
That is cool my friend.🇺🇸
I just ordered the heavy solid brass one for 32.00 along with the hood reflector for boondocking in back of my Tundra. Your aluminum lantern matches the reflector nicely. I tried the glass bottles with aluminum lids, but after a while, the threading on the lids strip out and the lids just fall off. You have to gently twist the lid on without much resistance.
Very good explanations and very clear. Thank you. I will try it in my winter tent!
+Guylaine Doucet they work great!
Did you try it in a winter tent?
+Guylaine Doucet yes, very effective
These are cool little lamps, they add a nice amount of ambience to your tent, however, they are not a heater, no matter what it says on the tin ❗️
Damn good tips 'bout them bottles!
Here in Scandinavia we've got lots of them small Aquavit bottles.
Ten empty bottles, a bottle of lamp oil and some cotton thread... gotta be the cheapest makeshift oil lamps I've ever heard of.
Thank's!
how much 4 one of them
Lol so I came to this video to see an upclose of how much extra room was inside to see if I could get a mini mason oil lamp inside (4"x1 1/8) but u did the airplane booze bottle idea I had yesterday, so all in all I got what I needed 😂 thanks for an awesome video.
I think I'll use that method but drill a washer to make a stop to retain spring so i dont lose it and keep the proper height of flame.
Just ordered some of these lanterns, can’t wait to use them :) Thanks for the video, I’m definitely going to try the oil/wick way :)
Nice light and review! UCO
Great review but was hoping you could have shown the 3 chimney claps an placement.I have a very early ll bean alpine lantern that I took apart and could put back together.Where can I get those 3 chimney spring clips😊
Thanks for the great video. Looks like the lantern works great in terms of light, but can you tell me if the citronella works well to keep the bugs away? I'm not crazy about the smell of citronella, and if it doesnt really make a difference then I'll probably stick with parafin wax. But if the citronella REALLY DOES help with the mosquitos, I can definately tolerate the smell.
I love my old timey oil lamp but no one makes a travel version. I've decided to order one of these and try it out. thanks bro!
Rob Stewart I think you'll like it, the beeswax are my favorite. thank you for stopping by!!
Fun device. Well done! Thank you.
At least there's Something still made in this country. Then we know it will last for a very long time. If you have the candles 😎👍🏼
I have 3 of these, I bought the first one in 1989 & it's made of brass.
Very cool video and tips. Wind has been a problem around here lately
PAPA Texas thank you brotha, we've had some storms here too. it's been cold. ha ha...
The bottle lamp you made earlier looks more beautiful than the market candle
Cool video....I got mine like 15 years ago from Eastern Mountain Sports when they were in Chicago. It had their logo on it and made by UCO. it came with a little fleece stuff sack. Gotta say a nice piece of kit. Oh well thanks for sharing. ATB Mike
I have one of these lanterns and they do work pretty good but you really have to understand the limitations. It is 1 candle and the light output will be limited. This will not replace a high output light (or even a low output head lamp) but it will give you enough light to read a book by as mentioned in other posts. There is a reflector available for these but it isn't great and doesn't clip on tightly... a bit of foil on half of it will give you a bit (just a bit..) more light. Great for what they are but you gotta know their limits or you may be disappointed.
What do you recommend as a heating solution in a tent? (No electricity)
Great video. Excellent info. Going to get a uco and make a few oil bottles. Thumbs up!
I've had these in my Amazon list for a while.. can't wait to get mine! thanks for the very thorough review!
+TeamAG Survival I like them
Well over 40years ago I purchased a candle lantern by Safesport' brass no plastic & after several uses purchased a oil chrome can with a basic lighter wick conversion by CandOil tm.byRenser Ind. Dayton Ohio 45459. Works great even today used same type candles as UCO !!!
Very informative video. Thanks!
Those lanterns are great product for camping, and your oil lamp cartridge as the light source is a super idea! Cheers
nice lantern, I bought "sunkam"oil burner to replace candle, more better that no need to clean wax
Another well done video brother. This particular video was very detailed and very informative. You have outdone yourself sir. God bless, enjoy the rest of your weekend......
Bama
Alabama Bushcrafters.....
Alabama Bushcrafters Thank you four the kind words and support you give my channel. God bless you and your family!
Fantastic review .. Going to order one now ..
They work very well! Thank you
Nice demo, i think i will buy one.
Nice video. I have a few of these candle lanterns & enjoy them. I tried commercial oil mini lanterns & was put off due to their smell. I would be concerned about an oil lantern as if they tip over & the flame does not go out it could melt the body & start a fire, where as if the candle is tipped over it will go out.
Good job. Looking for a globe. Mine broke too!
I just bought that silver SOB and will use it with great aplomb
This design was used on 19th century coach lamps so the concept, although good, is by no means new. The old coach lamps use ordinary straight candles.
Very good thoughts and ideas.
Awesome brother thank you very much!!
Went to Bass Pro, they never heard of them. I guess I'll order from Amazon. May end up getting 2 single ones for backpacking. Gets quite cold on the Appalachian Trail this time of year! Perfect for 4 season tent from reviews I've seen on here
thanks for sharing great video great info God bless you
I love mine. But I like the color of yours better. Mine is like a brass or gold color.
I had no clue how to work this until about a minute of your video. Until then I thought it was the dumbest thing ever. Instead, I was.
Great, thorough review, thanks
Well done--I KNEW there was a reason that I hung onto a handful of empty booze miniature bottles! Beyond the fact that, repurposed, I've found the plastic ones make efficient and lightweight containers for backpacking small quantities of salt, pepper, hot sauce and other condiments on backcountry trips, you've shown an easy method of replacing expensive wax candles with cost and weight effective lamp oil. "Simon, a bloke in the woods" made a more elaborate conversion in one of his videos; but your solution can be accomplished with a wick and a punch--even a nail will work--to produce hole for said wick.
clever tips, thanks buddy for the review ! ;)
I tried that boiling water trick it may have went better if I didn’t use the microwave. Seriously I can’t say I’m over impressed with
the lantern its too flimsy and the case only sort of fits. Its fine for an emergency but its nothing I would want to screw with on a
regular basis. I do like the tea candle unit, no muss no fuss.
Thanks for sharing, I subbed, you have a great channel !
Love your channel man
greetings from Oregon. I'm am pressed with your video. I was at work thinking of an EMP strike and I have no power. I have to travel 12 miles to get home in the dark (I work nights) and it just came across to me that even my flashlight will be useless. So I was thinking how our forefathers got around but thinking in modern terms and found my answer on ebay. Not knowing the product well your video sold me.....thank you for sharing your video.
I freeze my candles ..... this turns the candle 🕯 into no drip. Crazy how that works.
Jiujitsu2000 I need your input on these. I'm looking to heat a 4'×4' wooden hunting box blind I use for whitetail hunting. I've been searching for the cheapest way possible. Also as you can imagine it has to be packable and scent free. They also have a Candlelier model capable of 5000 btu's. What would be your suggestion. I love the little oil lantern idea, are they scent free. Great video buddy, love them all.
Make a silicon mould of the original candle..buy a pack of candle wicks..make your own candles with used/leftover candle wax or a bag of wax pellets from eBay..less than 1/4 of the cost 👍
If it falls or accidentally knocked over does the Candle automatically goes out on its own.
No Fire 🔥 hazard?