What it does do is help keep the condensation down a little therefore keeps that clinging cold dampness in the air down. I use this in my VE-25 tent a wool American Indian rug on the floor in the winter. Of course the smaller the tent the more efficient it is I use my SD Nightwatch convertible 2 person tent motorcycle camping and this works spot on.
I love this video, because of the end. The best lesson. For the sake of making candles heat work, hunter's in Norway found a way. They use a Jervenbag in a sitting postion. Preferable on a chair or similar platform. Then they place a candle in a safe container between their legs. Because the bag is smaller, it allow all the energy to rise up and effectively heat you up to comfortable levels when you're sitting still on your post. It can be a blizzard outside, but a sauna inside. The Jervenbag is the delux version of a windbag. It's pricy and native to our country, but has been highly priced by our military guys and hunters. Cheers.
I think it might work better with an aluminum reflector cone above on the chain, and perhaps insulate the other side of the cone with an insulated paint coating so the heat is entirely reflected back.
So back in the 70’s I had a two man Eureka Timberline Tent and camped above tree-line (10,000’) most of the time, my candle lantern was a godsend as there weren’t many good options back then. My tent would always get saturated with breath vapor and freeze at the peak of the tent but after I started using the candle lantern, if I let it burn all night, the breath vapor would be greatly reduced or non-existent. I’ve been a believer in the Eco candle lantern for about 50 years since there are few options to remove excess moisture from the air. Modern LED lights are great and my first choice for lighting but I always carry the smaller tee light version of the candle lantern and just let it burn all night to remove the moisture. Modern tents have better ventilation than the old Timberline so maybe the candle lantern isn’t necessary anymore but old ways die hard.. besides the candle light ambiance reflecting off the tent walls is just part of the experience.
There is a 3 candle version of the--UCO candleier. It is a bit bulky, but I have taken one backpacking. Three times the heat--most useful during cold and wet weather to dry out the air inside your tent.
I’ve used one of these with a RCP Trekker 1, just set it on the ground in the vestibule area. It does create a little heat and definitely helps with the condensation in a small single-wall tent, but moreover for me, it makes me ‘feel’ warmer. Nothing adds a little coziness to a cold night or a dark early morning like the glow of a candle… almost like a little wood stove. I’ll wake up and light it and lay back down, just let it glow a while and cut the chill before the dreadful opening of the sleeping bag. Got the reflector package so i can hang it and bounce the light/heat down or toward me when it’s on the ground. I use bees wax candles, never had any problem with smoke or fumes. Since it’s not my primary light (just ambiance) one candle lasts forever. Definitely worth the little extra weight on trail.
I just bought the rcp trekker 1, and was here wondering about these in it. Good call on putting it in the vestibule, but did you ever try hanging it? It would probably get to hot in the peak or?
I use it the same way but hanging and it does take the moisture out and make you feel warmer. The ambience is another nice touch. No batteries to die..
I've also tested it and had different result. The test was done in the tent "Campz Vira 2P" with closed vents during a winter bivouac by 0°C (32°F). First, I put the lanterne alone during 1 hour and the interior was at 7°C (44,6°F). After, with me inside (I'm skinny and don't produce a lot of heat), the temperature level up to 10°C (50°F).
Keep it down low, hang from a long chain to near the ground. The chain above it will also radiate some heat The heat is just going right out of the top of the tent
I set mine atop an alcohol burner I made out of a cookie tin, two 1"×3" pipe nipples and cotton balls for wicks. 75 cents worth of 70% isopropyl alcohol gets you 5 full hours of significant heat.
I use two UCO 3 candle lantrens underneath my Teton universal cot/ Teton 1 person Quick tent/ Teton elite rainfly. The small enclosure the rainfly creates is key. 10,000 BTUs goes a long way traveling upwards, and the cots height allows the lanterns to be placed safety underneath the cot Allowing the heated air to warm the air under and around my sleep system. Ventilation, smoke and co2 detectors along with a fire extinguisher provide the safety needed just in case. This method not only takes the damp chill out of the air, it actually warms the whole tent for hours. It's awesome! You had the right idea, but the size of that temt along with the underwhelming BTU output of a lone candle was doomed to fail.
Put a piece of foil or other reflective material above it, it will act as a heat sink and also give radiant heat, it will also disperse the heat like a radiator so the chain will not get so hot.
A dome type tent with venting mesh at top and outer flysheet covered vent above that... well yes, heat rises and leaves tent. I experimented one winter by putting a plastic bag between the inner and outer vents and temp went up a lot with no other heating but so did the damp. Did not try adjusting the area not covered by the plastic but there would have been some sort of happy medium ie balance of heat and less damp. With other types of tent with no roof venting on inner I would think temperature with candle would be higher.
Hi, I’ve been using candles for backpacking and camping since the late 70s, back then pre-LED lighting the bulbs weren’t that bright and being hot filament, batteries wouldn’t last long, plus they do add heat… at least a couple of degrees, and when it’s cold, any rise is appreciated. My old candle lantern from that period is a Markill (German brand which Vaude took over) virtually identical to the UCO, the only difference is it has a flip top lid to light the wick. I’ve been revisiting, after several years, terracotta plant pot heaters for use at home due to the exorbitant energy price rises. The reason why plant pots is because it’s an old idea first used, maybe as much or more than a century ago by gardeners to ward off frost in greenhouses/cloches. It was then I had an idea of how to do something similar using my mess/cooking kit, and finding out it worked in my lounge, I decided to make a video. Rather than my candle lantern, I use 8hr burn T lights. This type of heating solution is to convert the mostly convection heat/small radiant heat to mostly radiant heat/small convection heat by transfer to terracotta or metal… metal heats up a lot faster. It goes without saying that care is paramount in a small tent to avoid accidents. My video from a couple of weeks ago: m.ua-cam.com/video/LhI_EiOfHT0/v-deo.html
Candles are ok but when used in snow shelters with 8-12 inches of snow insulation- the aim is to be just below freezing so the shelter does not start to melt. You still need good clothing... a good snow shelter can improve the inside temperature by 20+ degrees but again you want it just below freezing. If you cannot see your breath it's to warm.
U also need 2 use the 3 candle uco candle lantern which gives out 5,000BTU over 9hours. I sit mine on a metal camping table the 3candle uco and its great for keeping away condensation and takes some chill out.
A candle puts out less heat that a human (80W vs 100-120W). At the same time, it consumes oxygen and puts out CO2 and carcinogenic combustion byproducts. You have to increase the ventilation (losing heat) to compensate. Count me skeptical that this is a good idea in all but the most special conditions. In terms of benefit/weight carried, you're better off with extra insulation and or some candy bars for your body to burn.
@@JbrayxD Lung cancer is a matter of life or death, dude. He basically says at the end that you're better off packing something other than a candle. If you're stupid enough to have a candle and a tent but no space blanket or proper clothes, then I guess, but you're basically a walking Darwin Award at that point.
@@PeterHowell imagine thinking you’ll get cancer from an organic candle you are stupid pal not skeptical. Using wattage to justify your delusion, if a human is puts out SO MUCM more heat than a candle then why don’t you put your hand over the flame
temperature will increase when you need the most after hours like 5/6/7 am .... maybe that tent is too large and ventilated u might need a bigger model (3 candles)
FFS !!! Keep the heat source low and safe. It will take the edge of cold tent or small room. Putting your heat source just below a vent is not the greatest of ideas !!!
I have used this system before with the few freezing nights we get in Florida. It is simply for taking the edge off of the cold. It has made a difference before because radio transceivers do not like Temps below freezing.
They make a 3 candle lantern like you have and they claim it puts out 5500 BTU, and will burn for like 7 hours or 9 i cant recall but enough to get a good nights sleep and stay warm. I have 2 singles and want that 3 candle one. So in a 3 person dome tent with the 3 candle amd a 1 candle that might work in a 30 degree night in the PNW I just buoght a MSR Windburner and might try that next time in my roof top tent. With a window cracked of course. And i loke my deisel heaters, nice dry heat and cheap to run.
So, the biggest thing I'd think is insulation would probably help better. In the wintertime, I'd probably do something like a snow cave, the snow would act as an insulator, and enable the candle to properly hold the heat inside.
You are right about the insulation piece, you need to insulate well to keep whatever heat is generated from leaving. Funny story, I've slept in a snow cave and kept a candle burning all night for a little bit of warmth. The body heat of two people and that candle was enough that the 3-4 foot high ceiling of the snow cave shrunk down to 2 feet by the morning. Could have been a cold and scary way to wake up if it had collapsed on us.
If you put the candle in a metal pot, on the floor, insulated by something non-flammable underneath it, to protect the floor of the tent, you should maximize the heat rising off of the candle flame. The pot would protect it from tipping over and possibly spilling some hot wax.
It's a lamp, definitely NOT a form of heating, no matter what it says on the tin. Well done though for showing just how this is simply a lamp, and will only give off the heat of a normal candle. 👍🏼
I am working out purchasing three oil lamp inserts for the uco lantern, I think it will provide 12 hours of light, i wonder if the oil lamp inserts would raise the temp a little more. I once winter camped and used the uco candle lantern in my MEC tent, I really felt it raised the inside temp a little, and it is also a nice lite for atmosphere.
Thank you so much UA-cam is fantastic if you thought about it someone most likely has made a video about it :-) getting ready to hike the Appalachian trail starting in late January early February and terrified of the cold and was just thinking of doing this exact same thing. I think I've got a good sleeping pad pads and a good quilt and a liner I think I should be OK was just looking for something to supplement don't think I need this for extra weight in danger thank you again
@@ThePrepared ua-cam.com/video/LO6USaORM60/v-deo.html thank you so much, I do need any luck I can find. I thought I was using earlier the chanel I started for the trail. here it is. Any suggestion you have to stay warm would always be gratefull
Can you explain how to use them? The stern. I have tons that I bought to give homeless in winter. I'm now planning a recreational tent camping trip...i wanted to try to use these things to keep warm at night. Is it safe? Co2 an issue? Thanks for any info/ suggestions.
@@expressivepets1 I don't believe they produce much co2, as the flame is blue. I put it inside a tuna can lined with an old pot handle I cut out to fit.
Watch ua-cam.com/video/ysw6CEbSiak/v-deo.html Coalcracker Bushcraft explains how to use a single candle on the floor huddled under a blanket sat with your back against a tree to survive in cold weather. The lantern is too high up in this video to do any good. Its heating the air at the top of the tent.
You need to insulate your tent dude... Both below and above and you'll figure out that even just three of those plus your body warmth will bring the temperature up in the tent significantly.
First of all I want to say that your tent was not designed to hold that much heat. Any tent with a rainfly is not designed to retain heat because heat will radiate thru the tent. New tents have heat ratings which in turn yours does not handle very low extreme temperatures. They don’t make’em the way they use to where a UCO or oil lamp could provide extra heat. But one candle in an open tent like yours is insufficient when you need at least three candles. When an emergency situation occurs that candle will save a life. Yes in an igloo or a Debris hut it can raise the temp. In an igloo don’t want it to warm. They are designed to shield from wind and further snow. A good debris hut if pitched right will do the same if there is no way to make a fire. Under extreme winter conditions it’s not always your clothing, but the warm place to set your head to sleep or survive the night. See people don’t carry the proper tools just for such an occasion. When a good E-tool, can dig up earth to make a contact igloo, the candle can do the same job as for a ice igloo. If your tent can handle the weight of snow on it then the candle will do its job. Heavy rainfall makes a barrier and the candle can slightly do its job. But if your materials will allow for heat to radiate thru. Then the candle situation will not hold because your tent is not designed to hold extreme heat. That’s the thing about ultra, and light weight tent theses days. When using the old systems when canvas was used. YES your still correct about proper clothing and sleeping gear. But you stated in emergency situations which you declared a scenario. Being former military and scout, explorer. When being pushed any system beats nothing. If carefully constructed then heat can be retained from the smallest of items. SEMPER FI
Oh no my tent is FILLING with a slight amount of candle smoke. *cough *cough i think I've got the black lung pa. A little exaggerated on that aspect. Its not that bad. "I gotta find out how to put it out" you're making it into a much bigger problem than it is. It helps but not as much as you want so you're unsatisfied.
I'm pretty sure it would be Fahrenheit because he says the tent was at 35 degrees before he started testing and also mentioned that "it's freezing temperatures out here" and he is bundled up with a beanie and jacket. If it was 35 degrees Celsius, then that would make it 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
candles are literally useless for emergency heat and have saved exactly 0 lives I'm pretty sure. You need an actual fire and preferably insulative clothing. Always cover bases with fire for survival
What it does do is help keep the condensation down a little therefore keeps that clinging cold dampness in the air down. I use this in my VE-25 tent a wool American Indian rug on the floor in the winter. Of course the smaller the tent the more efficient it is I use my SD Nightwatch convertible 2 person tent motorcycle camping and this works spot on.
Sounds great
I love this video, because of the end. The best lesson.
For the sake of making candles heat work, hunter's in Norway found a way. They use a Jervenbag in a sitting postion. Preferable on a chair or similar platform. Then they place a candle in a safe container between their legs. Because the bag is smaller, it allow all the energy to rise up and effectively heat you up to comfortable levels when you're sitting still on your post. It can be a blizzard outside, but a sauna inside. The Jervenbag is the delux version of a windbag. It's pricy and native to our country, but has been highly priced by our military guys and hunters. Cheers.
I think it might work better with an aluminum reflector cone above on the chain, and perhaps insulate the other side of the cone with an insulated paint coating so the heat is entirely reflected back.
So back in the 70’s I had a two man Eureka Timberline Tent and camped above tree-line (10,000’) most of the time, my candle lantern was a godsend as there weren’t many good options back then. My tent would always get saturated with breath vapor and freeze at the peak of the tent but after I started using the candle lantern, if I let it burn all night, the breath vapor would be greatly reduced or non-existent. I’ve been a believer in the Eco candle lantern for about 50 years since there are few options to remove excess moisture from the air. Modern LED lights are great and my first choice for lighting but I always carry the smaller tee light version of the candle lantern and just let it burn all night to remove the moisture. Modern tents have better ventilation than the old Timberline so maybe the candle lantern isn’t necessary anymore but old ways die hard.. besides the candle light ambiance reflecting off the tent walls is just part of the experience.
There is a 3 candle version of the--UCO candleier. It is a bit bulky, but I have taken one backpacking. Three times the heat--most useful during cold and wet weather to dry out the air inside your tent.
I’ve used one of these with a RCP Trekker 1, just set it on the ground in the vestibule area. It does create a little heat and definitely helps with the condensation in a small single-wall tent, but moreover for me, it makes me ‘feel’ warmer. Nothing adds a little coziness to a cold night or a dark early morning like the glow of a candle… almost like a little wood stove. I’ll wake up and light it and lay back down, just let it glow a while and cut the chill before the dreadful opening of the sleeping bag.
Got the reflector package so i can hang it and bounce the light/heat down or toward me when it’s on the ground. I use bees wax candles, never had any problem with smoke or fumes. Since it’s not my primary light (just ambiance) one candle lasts forever. Definitely worth the little extra weight on trail.
I just bought the rcp trekker 1, and was here wondering about these in it. Good call on putting it in the vestibule, but did you ever try hanging it? It would probably get to hot in the peak or?
I use it the same way but hanging and it does take the moisture out and make you feel warmer. The ambience is another nice touch. No batteries to die..
I've also tested it and had different result.
The test was done in the tent "Campz Vira 2P" with closed vents during a winter bivouac by 0°C (32°F).
First, I put the lanterne alone during 1 hour and the interior was at 7°C (44,6°F).
After, with me inside (I'm skinny and don't produce a lot of heat), the temperature level up to 10°C (50°F).
@@ThePrepared The lantern was next to the roof, but it should be noted that on the tested tent, the fly is in full fabric (no mosquito net).
Keep it down low, hang from a long chain to near the ground.
The chain above it will also radiate some heat
The heat is just going right out of the top of the tent
I like these they add a homey touch. Add a little heat at least psychologically
I'm with you on that. Something about the subtle warm glow of a flame brings a lot of comfort to me. It certainly warms my soul.
Same for me. Also takes out some condensation.
I set mine atop an alcohol burner I made out of a cookie tin, two 1"×3" pipe nipples and cotton balls for wicks. 75 cents worth of 70% isopropyl alcohol gets you 5 full hours of significant heat.
I use two UCO 3 candle lantrens underneath my Teton universal cot/ Teton 1 person Quick tent/ Teton elite rainfly. The small enclosure the rainfly creates is key.
10,000 BTUs goes a long way traveling upwards, and the cots height allows the lanterns to be placed safety underneath the cot
Allowing the heated air to warm the air under and around my sleep system. Ventilation, smoke and co2 detectors along with a fire extinguisher provide the safety needed just in case. This method not only takes the damp chill out of the air, it actually warms the whole tent for hours. It's awesome! You had the right idea, but the size of that temt along with the underwhelming BTU output of a lone candle was doomed to fail.
Put a piece of foil or other reflective material above it, it will act as a heat sink and also give radiant heat, it will also disperse the heat like a radiator so the chain will not get so hot.
A dome type tent with venting mesh at top and outer flysheet covered vent above that... well yes, heat rises and leaves tent. I experimented one winter by putting a plastic bag between the inner and outer vents and temp went up a lot with no other heating but so did the damp. Did not try adjusting the area not covered by the plastic but there would have been some sort of happy medium ie balance of heat and less damp. With other types of tent with no roof venting on inner I would think temperature with candle would be higher.
Hi, I’ve been using candles for backpacking and camping since the late 70s, back then pre-LED lighting the bulbs weren’t that bright and being hot filament, batteries wouldn’t last long, plus they do add heat… at least a couple of degrees, and when it’s cold, any rise is appreciated. My old candle lantern from that period is a Markill (German brand which Vaude took over) virtually identical to the UCO, the only difference is it has a flip top lid to light the wick.
I’ve been revisiting, after several years, terracotta plant pot heaters for use at home due to the exorbitant energy price rises.
The reason why plant pots is because it’s an old idea first used, maybe as much or more than a century ago by gardeners to ward off frost in greenhouses/cloches.
It was then I had an idea of how to do something similar using my mess/cooking kit, and finding out it worked in my lounge, I decided to make a video. Rather than my candle lantern, I use 8hr burn T lights.
This type of heating solution is to convert the mostly convection heat/small radiant heat to mostly radiant heat/small convection heat by transfer to terracotta or metal… metal heats up a lot faster. It goes without saying that care is paramount in a small tent to avoid accidents.
My video from a couple of weeks ago: m.ua-cam.com/video/LhI_EiOfHT0/v-deo.html
Nice cookset!
Candles are ok but when used in snow shelters with 8-12 inches of snow insulation- the aim is to be just below freezing so the shelter does not start to melt. You still need good clothing... a good snow shelter can improve the inside temperature by 20+ degrees but again you want it just below freezing. If you cannot see your breath it's to warm.
Not such a problem if it’s double walled
U also need 2 use the 3 candle uco candle lantern which gives out 5,000BTU over 9hours. I sit mine on a metal camping table the 3candle uco and its great for keeping away condensation and takes some chill out.
A candle puts out less heat that a human (80W vs 100-120W). At the same time, it consumes oxygen and puts out CO2 and carcinogenic combustion byproducts. You have to increase the ventilation (losing heat) to compensate. Count me skeptical that this is a good idea in all but the most special conditions. In terms of benefit/weight carried, you're better off with extra insulation and or some candy bars for your body to burn.
From person experience I can testify to this.
Black phlegm
Chocolate is a no go in the cold. Caffeine is a missile to the ass.
We are talking about life or death. Not a camping trip
@@JbrayxD Lung cancer is a matter of life or death, dude. He basically says at the end that you're better off packing something other than a candle. If you're stupid enough to have a candle and a tent but no space blanket or proper clothes, then I guess, but you're basically a walking Darwin Award at that point.
@@PeterHowell imagine thinking you’ll get cancer from an organic candle you are stupid pal not skeptical. Using wattage to justify your delusion, if a human is puts out SO MUCM more heat than a candle then why don’t you put your hand over the flame
The good thing is I guess is you could use it to warm some water to drink. Hot drink helps those cold nights.
temperature will increase when you need the most after hours like 5/6/7 am .... maybe that tent is too large and ventilated u might need a bigger model (3 candles)
FFS !!! Keep the heat source low and safe. It will take the edge of cold tent or small room. Putting your heat source just below a vent is not the greatest of ideas !!!
I have used this system before with the few freezing nights we get in Florida. It is simply for taking the edge off of the cold. It has made a difference before because radio transceivers do not like Temps below freezing.
They make a 3 candle lantern like you have and they claim it puts out 5500 BTU, and will burn for like 7 hours or 9 i cant recall but enough to get a good nights sleep and stay warm. I have 2 singles and want that 3 candle one. So in a 3 person dome tent with the 3 candle amd a 1 candle that might work in a 30 degree night in the PNW I just buoght a MSR Windburner and might try that next time in my roof top tent. With a window cracked of course. And i loke my deisel heaters, nice dry heat and cheap to run.
Yeah, trying to warm a tent that size with a single candle is like peeing in a swimming pool to warm the water up.
So, the biggest thing I'd think is insulation would probably help better. In the wintertime, I'd probably do something like a snow cave, the snow would act as an insulator, and enable the candle to properly hold the heat inside.
You are right about the insulation piece, you need to insulate well to keep whatever heat is generated from leaving. Funny story, I've slept in a snow cave and kept a candle burning all night for a little bit of warmth. The body heat of two people and that candle was enough that the 3-4 foot high ceiling of the snow cave shrunk down to 2 feet by the morning. Could have been a cold and scary way to wake up if it had collapsed on us.
If you put the candle in a metal pot, on the floor, insulated by something non-flammable underneath it, to protect the floor of the tent, you should maximize the heat rising off of the candle flame. The pot would protect it from tipping over and possibly spilling some hot wax.
It's a lamp, definitely NOT a form of heating, no matter what it says on the tin. Well done though for showing just how this is simply a lamp, and will only give off the heat of a normal candle. 👍🏼
What about a small bathroom and around 50 candles. Is it dangerous?
Good content, thanks. The UCO lantern that also heats food is supposed to be more powerful.
You need a candle under a cast iron stove that will give you real heat when iron hots up.be careful though.
I am working out purchasing three oil lamp inserts for the uco lantern, I think it will provide 12 hours of light, i wonder if the oil lamp inserts would raise the temp a little more. I once winter camped and used the uco candle lantern in my MEC tent, I really felt it raised the inside temp a little, and it is also a nice lite for atmosphere.
Candles alone work so I,d bet a candle lantern will and would be safer.
Thank you so much UA-cam is fantastic if you thought about it someone most likely has made a video about it :-) getting ready to hike the Appalachian trail starting in late January early February and terrified of the cold and was just thinking of doing this exact same thing. I think I've got a good sleeping pad pads and a good quilt and a liner I think I should be OK was just looking for something to supplement don't think I need this for extra weight in danger thank you again
@@ThePrepared ua-cam.com/video/LO6USaORM60/v-deo.html thank you so much, I do need any luck I can find. I thought I was using earlier the chanel I started for the trail. here it is. Any suggestion you have to stay warm would always be gratefull
Good test!
❤ thanks for this. it was really useful
Very interesting and valuable information
I always use a sterno. Just one is enough to warm up a two person tent.
Can you explain how to use them? The stern. I have tons that I bought to give homeless in winter. I'm now planning a recreational tent camping trip...i wanted to try to use these things to keep warm at night.
Is it safe? Co2 an issue? Thanks for any info/ suggestions.
@@expressivepets1 I don't believe they produce much co2, as the flame is blue. I put it inside a tuna can lined with an old pot handle I cut out to fit.
@@williampennjr.4448 I think it's about consuming oxygen, not about producing anything.
@@diggie9598 Its both. When there isn't enough oxygen in the air the remaining combines with carbon from the flame to produce CO2.
Wonder if it helps slow condensation ?
Good job!
Maybe wrap a wool blanket around you with the candle under the blanket
Its a LANTERN not a heater. It will get the condensation out of your tent. But it is clearly NOT a heater.
Watch ua-cam.com/video/ysw6CEbSiak/v-deo.html
Coalcracker Bushcraft explains how to use a single candle on the floor huddled under a blanket sat with your back against a tree to survive in cold weather. The lantern is too high up in this video to do any good. Its heating the air at the top of the tent.
Hey, you should retry with their proprietary candles.
Thank you
I got the 3 candle lantern but it wasn't enough to warm my tent. I think I'll go back to sterno.
Better to just keep yourself warm with better insulated clothing than to try heating the air in your tent with a candle.
You need to insulate your tent dude... Both below and above and you'll figure out that even just three of those plus your body warmth will bring the temperature up in the tent significantly.
Look up " Candle convection heater" problems solved
First of all I want to say that your tent was not designed to hold that much heat. Any tent with a rainfly is not designed to retain heat because heat will radiate thru the tent. New tents have heat ratings which in turn yours does not handle very low extreme temperatures. They don’t make’em the way they use to where a UCO or oil lamp could provide extra heat. But one candle in an open tent like yours is insufficient when you need at least three candles. When an emergency situation occurs that candle will save a life. Yes in an igloo or a Debris hut it can raise the temp. In an igloo don’t want it to warm. They are designed to shield from wind and further snow. A good debris hut if pitched right will do the same if there is no way to make a fire. Under extreme winter conditions it’s not always your clothing, but the warm place to set your head to sleep or survive the night. See people don’t carry the proper tools just for such an occasion. When a good E-tool, can dig up earth to make a contact igloo, the candle can do the same job as for a ice igloo. If your tent can handle the weight of snow on it then the candle will do its job. Heavy rainfall makes a barrier and the candle can slightly do its job. But if your materials will allow for heat to radiate thru. Then the candle situation will not hold because your tent is not designed to hold extreme heat. That’s the thing about ultra, and light weight tent theses days. When using the old systems when canvas was used. YES your still correct about proper clothing and sleeping gear. But you stated in emergency situations which you declared a scenario. Being former military and scout, explorer. When being pushed any system beats nothing. If carefully constructed then heat can be retained from the smallest of items.
SEMPER FI
Add 5° for turkeys!
Throats irritated by a candle, moving on.
Where did u hear u can heat a tent with a candle in the first place, silli idea.
Calories out of nothing? Use a storm lamp, 36 cm high model...
Calculation..you do 250 watts, candle 10-20?
30W
You look like a South Park character.
Oh no my tent is FILLING with a slight amount of candle smoke. *cough *cough i think I've got the black lung pa.
A little exaggerated on that aspect. Its not that bad. "I gotta find out how to put it out" you're making it into a much bigger problem than it is. It helps but not as much as you want so you're unsatisfied.
IT IS U-C-O
celcius or farenheht???...
I'm pretty sure it would be Fahrenheit because he says the tent was at 35 degrees before he started testing and also mentioned that "it's freezing temperatures out here" and he is bundled up with a beanie and jacket. If it was 35 degrees Celsius, then that would make it 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
Oco 😂😂😂😂😂 it’s U.C.O
Is that THE BLOATLORD s long lost brother? Lol ua-cam.com/users/GrizzlyJRofficial.
candles are literally useless for emergency heat and have saved exactly 0 lives I'm pretty sure. You need an actual fire and preferably insulative clothing. Always cover bases with fire for survival
Why don’t you sleep in a hotel ?
Hotels aren't always an option for everyone
Hotels can't be packed down in a bag you can carry and set up where you want 🤦🏼♂️