I’ve had one of the single candle model in my camping gear for over 25 years. Never had problems with it. Finding candles for it has never been an issue. I have 2 accessories for it, a overhead reflector and a small concave reflector. During the colder season i keep it in my vehicle as a heat source. It’s a great product.
I've got a brass UCO that I got in Seattle 30 years ago. I've loved it that whole time. Solo camping, one might think one candle is not enough, but it is. Get the pac-flat reflector. Your eyes get used to the light/dark. The beeswax candles last longer, don't melt in heat so easy. I think they are worth a couple of extra dollars. The UCO is a wonderful tool.
I did a unsupported bicycle trip from Georgia to California back in 1993. It was just me and a good friend, and we had to carry all our gear on the bikes. Weight and space saving was super important. Super efficient white LED flashlights and headlamps weren't yet a thing so dependable lighting in camp was super important. We each used the single UCO candle lanterns, and they were just wonderful! Worth every penny! There's nothing like sitting under the stars, eating a meal cooked on a wee little backpackers stove, and drinking coffee under the glow of these lights while getting ready for bed after riding 80 plus miles on a loaded bike. These little lanterns are timeless, well made, and simple. Mine has been beat up, scuffed and scratched from camping and backpacking, and it just keeps on going. I love that they are made in America as well. Great video!
Cody, the bottom of a soda can is concave. There's practically no surface to surface contact between that lantern top and the soda can. You'll get much better results using a flat bottom metal cup.
Had these for years. They are superb, but melted wax does go astray sometimes. The candles may be proprietary but they're everywhere and available in citronella! Got to get me a 3 candle unit!
Note UCO also makes a "mini candle lantern" that is the single candle unit but it uses TEALIGHTS if you don't like having to buy their proprietary candles!
I saw someone use a hack he came up with where he used small glass liquor bottles & a cotton yarn to make alcohol lanterns then he put all 4 bottles in the larger unit on a base glued in and they worked amazingly well and of course will last longer and can be refilled
@@catshultz9045 oil with liquor bottle won't last longer than those candles FYI . however one might find it much easier method to use . Personally, I don't like any liquids use with this kind of primitive set ups because of leaks and accidental spills . I'd rather carry dry fuels like candles in my pack or tent.
Welp, fortunately making your own candles is easier than farting from your butthole. The trick is to take a big fat dump on your keyboard and kick your mouse across the room
Love the uco candle lantern but nowadays your lucky to find em for $25. I recently got one for $23 with 2 candles and a case. The candles shot up in price as well being almost $9 for a 3 pack. There are bigger packs but people sell molds now as well so diy is the way to go. I've made it so a Terra pot can sit above and made it a heating lantern for fall/winter camping
I’ve used these for years! Love the “singles” I’ve used the beeswax and the citronella versions for camping. Also great for emergencies. Great run times too!
@@catshultz9045 Any candle will keep you a bit warmer. The conductive tin will throw off more heat though, esp. because the candles are also encased. He mentioned that they had to turn the heat off in the shack they were in and that you probably couldn't hang the big one in a tent because they throw too much heat out of the top and would at least need an extention chain for hanging. They get hot!
I've also had a few single UCO lanterns in my camping gear. For a small area like a tent they work well. I'm thinking I should try the three candle version. Couldn't hurt to include it in the emergency gear.
Unfortunately, my kids have moved away from Minecraft.. it's Fortnite now. I liked Minecraft better.. way more creative. I'm just too slow for Fortnite to be fun.
@@OMG420 As you should. Being involved in your kid's activities/life is exactly what you're supposed to be doing. 👍 There's limits of course (like date night) but gaming is hardly one. For those my age just remember our parents sitting around playing Life, Go Fish, Uno or Monopoly. Different game but same opportunities to bond and teach... and be taught for that matter. Lol
I got one of the single candle ones over 20 years ago. Not sure if it is the same brand, mine has no logo on it. I carry it when I snowmobiling in the backcountry of Alaska. They work great in snow shelters. I also have a neoprene cover that keeps it from getting dented or broken.
My first order of business would be finding a way to make a mold of those candles, so that I could make more and not be reliant on proprietary candles. If it's for a survival situation I want to make sure that I can easily source or make any consumables that my equipment may need.
The bottom of the can is concave so it will limit the heat transfer try to use a small aluminum water kettle , back in the day when we run out of electricity we used the olive oil candle it was so simple to make them.
love the guy from Serbia and his story cody . i tell people about that guys story all the time . needs and wants essential and non essential . simple paper plates . cleaning supplies , medical supplies, spare clothing, weapons for self defense . others go through things so we dont or so we can learn from them for when it does happen to our families and us . God bless and watch your 6. from the walkers in Chattanooga TN.
Hi Wrangler, There are you tube videos showing a thermoelectric stove fan on top of the 3 candle model heating a pick up bed with a topper on it. It makes more heat since the heat is disbursed and not just going straight up. Also there is a video of converting the candles to little airplane liqueur bottles with a wick for an oil lamp conversion . More heat and more burn time. Also they fit 4 of the bottles in them. I am considering one for the back of my truck with the fan. I would house it in a 1 gal paint can so it would not fall over for safety.
I seems to appriciate this porduct. I love the fact they are no electric on them. It'a a great alternative. I think all of us have genrator, battery, flashlight and inverter but why using them. Sometimes, its nice to turn off our cellphone and enjoy some old style life with rustic product.
For home use, I prefer regular Deitz lanterns burning Ultra Pure lamp oil (no fume smell like kerosene). It is easier to find more lamp oil than to find the replacement candles.
I've never tried a Deitz lantern but I've tried other brands. All Chinese manufactured knockoffs. None have been good quality. Even the quote "vintage" models all seem to be junk lanterns. Generally speaking the issue is always the same. They leak at the bottom. they are just pressed / stamped metal.
Deitz lanterns have cooking attachments available that can also be used to turn them into space heaters. They're just about the same cost and you can use any liquid hydrocarbon with a flash point under 300F. (They are tricky to light after about 230F, but doable).
When I store these I usually keep them without a candle inside so the spring isn’t compressed all the time. It’s probably not an issue and you can probably just stretch them back out but I have a few of these put away for long term. I’m not a big fan of the big one, I don’t like burning 3 candles at once because It seems wasteful. I would go to an oil lamp if I need a brighter light.
Other than size wouldn't a cheap hurricane latern be a better alternative? More light output and roughly half as cheap to run off of lamp oil. K-1 would be a quarter the cost. Plus you can buy two hurricane lanterns for the price of the one small candle latern.. I dont really see the point. At a dollar a pop you can run a coleman white gas latern cheaper and have way more lumens and a heat source. 8 bucks in candles 72 hours. 8 bucks in white gas 100 hours. 8 bucks in lamp oil 150 hours.
I've had these for many years....LOVE them. I much prefer the beeswax candles......of course being a beekeeper, I made a bunch of candles from my own wax. The beeswax seem to give a much better light.
Thank you so much for making a review of these! I was actually just looking to buy a few :D some people turn them into oil burning lamps with the mini wine bottles with metal lids
Thanks for bringing this product to my attention. I teach winter survival to business associates who have to drive across the back country of the central US an Canada. Previously, our recommendation was for Sterno cans as an emergency heat source. This is going to replace the Sterno as our recommendation.
Hi Cody, I have never seen anything like these candle holders, I too think thay are very good and have sent for some of them. Thank you for bringing them to my attention
Nice. UCO's latest offering which I like even better is their mini lantern using "tea-light" non proprietary candles which each last 8hrs! Double fizz!!
Just got mine today, I will be heading up north to Seattle 😄 staying in a tent in the mountains, so I'll give you my report on the 30th. I just ordered 2 accessories the Pac-Flat Reflector and the Cocoon Neoprene Cover.
It's nice. But i have a hunch that it's not worth it. Some batteries with a LED torch might mean more time in the light, brighter light and even less space used for them. Also depending on the conditions, batteries might the best choice anyway. Only downside would be the part about heat. So in certain situation those might be better. But then again O2 is pretty important too in other situations too. Probably for just in case kind of situation i would probably go with a fire torch but with petrol as fuel and maybe some candles for backup or other uses. But as backup only as the main would be electrical oriented, you can't really beat LED efficiency and convenience.
If you have a knife you will not use because it’s so good, you ain’t got a knife you have a show piece. Use them they are a tool, Snyderco says use their knives not hang them on the wall to show how cool you are.
I love my UCO candle lanterns I have two of the small ones and one of the three. I also have two lamp oil lanterns. Ps. I cut some bike tires into ranger bands and I keep a bic lighter attached to the smaller UCO, makes is a grab and go delight
Oil lamps are better for room lighting. The smaller version is more interesting as moving around with lamps is not as safe as enclosed candles. Make a mold and make replacement candles much cheaper.
Mr. & Mrs. Wranglerstar My wife and I like y’all’s channel. You guys are living the life we dream of one day. This my first comment ever on social media, but it will not be the last. Keep doing what your doing and God bless.
Upgrade from Minecraft to Life is Feudal. It is free to play and well worth checking out! You can terraform and build defenses in a large open world sandbox game.
I love that you play no craft with you son Nothing meant more to me that when my dad would take the time to play a coulee games of halo or other game with me, it show that he really cares about what I like doing and wants to spend time doing it with me
I have the single and the tea light version for many years. The problem with the single candle version is that when you hang it inside the tent, you risk the wax all over inside your tent.
Single lantern won't really good enough for heat source inside of vehicle . If you are thinking of that you do need three candles candlier lantern type then control level of heat with how many candles you light .
I propose a test. Make a mold of the UCO candle and make some candles using the mold like beeswax, parafin etc. And then test runtime differences. It would be nice to know you could make your own in a pinch and hoe long home made ones might last
I remember my grandmother had a candle lamp just like the small red one. Spring loaded candle included. Hers was brass and was old, and its been over 40 years since I saw it, so this design has been around for a very long time. WW2 maybe?
My understanding is a candle puts out about 150 watts. So 3 of them are probably about 450 watts. Like having an electric heater on low, but way better ambiance!
water would heat up faster if there were holes in the top to let the heat go straight up instead of being funneled sideways. like the concept, will probably get some for next hurricane season.
Wranglerstar. From your comments on a few of your videos you sound like your in the Portland Metro area. You can get them from REI. In the past REI and UCO had some nice accessories back in the 1980's. I have from them a neoprene "cocoon" for the single lamp and a bunting bag/sack that came as a kit with a single lamp and a bag of 3-candles, they also had a reflector that hangs on the side to throw light "forward" then they had a two piece "lamp shade" to throw light down oh they are both for the single candle lamps. Oh they also had beeswax candles and citronella candles by the UCO company and from my personal opinion the beeswax ones last as long but the light is more yellow and not as bright but the citronella candles I didn't like them. I had one sitting on a picnic table at crater lake it was a cool night light jacket type of temp and they melted thru the "window" made a big mess. I contacted UCO on it and they gave me the run around saying that it must have been to hot.
I have one of those that I used to use for snow camping when I was in the Boy Scouts. I'm not sure where I put it, but I think I'm going to have to dig it out and order some more candles for it.
Most of us in Canada keep a candle in the car because we believe that a candle burning in the car would keep it from dropping below freezing temperature if you had to spend the night stranded somewhere in winter time.
Well done sir, I too miss that old FS-esqu gear. Everything had a purpose and was well built. God's love letters to us does say not to live in fear; but to be watchful and prepared. Knowledge is the best tool. You guys have taught me so much! (now to go practice it)
I'm not sure anything is an improvement on kerosene-fuelled mantle lanterns, which date back to the Victorian era and are still widely used in the developing world. Light output is high, fuel consumption is low, they are reliable, serviceable and last forever. The energy density of Kerosene is orders of magnitude higher than the best batteries, and the cost/Joule is many orders of magnitude lower.
These look great for emergencies and extremely safe would be nice for on top of the fireplace mantle during Christmas time also.. much much safer than open tea lights or open candle votives I'd get the red and green ones for Christmas time
Right after 14:20 you can see the beginning of steam coming out of the cup of water....it keeps steaming and one minute later there is no mistaking the steam coming from the cup.
Cody, I'm glad you discovered the Blancolirio channel, I used to live in Paradise Ca and started watching his videos of the Orville Dam spillway disaster. Needless to say his flights over Paradise was over powering for me, but I was very thankful that was able to get footage.
I believe they are the same manufacture. I own a couple 7-8yr old UCO Candle Lanterns and they seem identical to an old L.L.Bean branded lantern I saw at a garage sale. I should have bought that L.L. Bean as it was only $2.
I learned about your channel from Juan recommending your videos to us pilots and after watching just two of your videos I am hook. You mentioned in this video that you are the person tasked with ensuring your families survival by being prepared with any and all equipment to handle each of your needs. I believe Juan and you have the same tasking because as pilots we immediately have been placed with the same responsibilities from the beginning when we board our aircraft. If or when our aircraft had to land or crash in a remote are where it could take days or weeks and even months for anyone to provide aid or rescuing us from this event; we as pilots must prepare for such tasks. Like the Montana Jumpers each piece of survival equipment must be chosen wisely based on usefulness, size, weight and any restrictions that each piece of equipment may have to be considered well beforehand when we load our aircraft. I can see by just watching two of your videos I am going to need to constantly be reevaluating each piece of survival equipment as you bring these pieces to our attention. I know you covered most of the information on the candles and I will probably purchasing the single element to place in my survival kit but I am not sure if these candles will retain their shapes when stored in hot aircraft over time. Could you consider providing information on products for long term storage in Hot & Cold temperature cycles. I would hate to find out that these products have failed when I needed them the most. I do check my equipment on a regular basis I just hope I don’t need to replace items after a hot, hot summer day. Thank you for the really great videos you produce. You record as if you have lived in front of a camera your entire life!! Your a natural!! No breaks, cuts or clip-clips!! Great job Mr. Cody thank you.
How would this handle rain? I live in Wisconsin, and trying to find a light source that will keep a "charge" in winter is a hell of a thing. Thinking the small red one in the glove compartment would be great in case of a flat, or spin out. However, if it wouldn't keep a flame in a rain while trying to change a tire, not sure how useful they'd be? Thanks for showing these off!
Well, they aren't $16 any more. Try $40 for the 3 candle lantern and $34 for the one candle lantern with 3 extra candles. Amazon is gouging. Do you know any other place to buy them?
I cannot believe I had never seen these before, or that I missed this video when you originally put it out. I usually do not miss a video. Exactly what I was looking for. Ordering ASAP. Thanks for the great videos.
Many years ago I lived in montana .the guys up there looked very much fwd to working the fires .for some guys it was there main source of income yearly .they were looked up to as some of the toughest guys on the planet .very tough dangerous work.
The name UCO sounded familiar, like I own some of their gear, so I looked up this candle lantern, then it clicked. I own their flatpack grill, and I freaking love that thing!! I'll definitely be checking this one out! Thanks!
How are these better than a Coleman lantern? It seems like a nice idea, but the old camping lanterns can be found cheap at the usual places and are much better at producing heat and light.
Purchas a UCO lantern here for only $16: amzn.to/35LCQ7F This link will direct you to my amazon affiliate store.
Wranglerstar will you review chineseum survival tools vs name brand?
Also could you add some matches or some small survival tool in the small lantern?
Hey Cody, do you have the links you mentioned in the video?
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I can’t find a link to that video can you post it
Wranglerstar What’s the 1st thing that gave you the double fizz?
I’ve had one of the single candle model in my camping gear for over 25 years. Never had problems with it. Finding candles for it has never been an issue. I have 2 accessories for it, a overhead reflector and a small concave reflector. During the colder season i keep it in my vehicle as a heat source. It’s a great product.
My buddy broke one and uses the candle cylinder as a mold for home made candles.
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As a candle maker, l wondered how well that would work.
Survival Lilly has a "How to" on making a six candle mold at home.
I've got a brass UCO that I got in Seattle 30 years ago. I've loved it that whole time. Solo camping, one might think one candle is not enough, but it is. Get the pac-flat reflector. Your eyes get used to the light/dark. The beeswax candles last longer, don't melt in heat so easy. I think they are worth a couple of extra dollars. The UCO is a wonderful tool.
I did a unsupported bicycle trip from Georgia to California back in 1993. It was just me and a good friend, and we had to carry all our gear on the bikes. Weight and space saving was super important. Super efficient white LED flashlights and headlamps weren't yet a thing so dependable lighting in camp was super important. We each used the single UCO candle lanterns, and they were just wonderful! Worth every penny! There's nothing like sitting under the stars, eating a meal cooked on a wee little backpackers stove, and drinking coffee under the glow of these lights while getting ready for bed after riding 80 plus miles on a loaded bike. These little lanterns are timeless, well made, and simple. Mine has been beat up, scuffed and scratched from camping and backpacking, and it just keeps on going. I love that they are made in America as well. Great video!
Cody, the bottom of a soda can is concave. There's practically no surface to surface contact between that lantern top and the soda can. You'll get much better results using a flat bottom metal cup.
Had these for years. They are superb, but melted wax does go astray sometimes. The candles may be proprietary but they're everywhere and available in citronella!
Got to get me a 3 candle unit!
Note UCO also makes a "mini candle lantern" that is the single candle unit but it uses TEALIGHTS if you don't like having to buy their proprietary candles!
I saw someone use a hack he came up with where he used small glass liquor bottles & a cotton yarn to make alcohol lanterns then he put all 4 bottles in the larger unit on a base glued in and they worked amazingly well and of course will last longer and can be refilled
@@catshultz9045 oil with liquor bottle won't last longer than those candles FYI . however one might find it much easier method to use . Personally, I don't like any liquids use with this kind of primitive set ups because of leaks and accidental spills .
I'd rather carry dry fuels like candles in my pack or tent.
@@maxinpains6937 understandable. That's probably for the best
Nice idea, but...any product that requires a proprietary consumable isn't a great long-term prepper option.
If only he knew of rechargeable solar lanterns... poor boomer
They sell a tealight version if that's your concern.
Also it's a damn candle, anyone with a pot can cast their own.
Every Real Long-term preppers does knows how to obtain tallows out of animals then able to create candles. C'mon man...
Welp, fortunately making your own candles is easier than farting from your butthole. The trick is to take a big fat dump on your keyboard and kick your mouse across the room
Love the uco candle lantern but nowadays your lucky to find em for $25. I recently got one for $23 with 2 candles and a case. The candles shot up in price as well being almost $9 for a 3 pack. There are bigger packs but people sell molds now as well so diy is the way to go. I've made it so a Terra pot can sit above and made it a heating lantern for fall/winter camping
I’ve used these for years! Love the “singles” I’ve used the beeswax and the citronella versions for camping. Also great for emergencies. Great run times too!
Do they help with a warming effect if close by? I know not much but a little?
@@catshultz9045 Any candle will keep you a bit warmer. The conductive tin will throw off more heat though, esp. because the candles are also encased. He mentioned that they had to turn the heat off in the shack they were in and that you probably couldn't hang the big one in a tent because they throw too much heat out of the top and would at least need an extention chain for hanging. They get hot!
I've also had a few single UCO lanterns in my camping gear. For a small area like a tent they work well. I'm thinking I should try the three candle version. Couldn't hurt to include it in the emergency gear.
How is everyone looking over the fact that he said he plays minecraft with his son, thats great haha
He's said that lots of times before.
I wish I still had the patience for video games
@@killenmyful Do you mean time?
Unfortunately, my kids have moved away from Minecraft.. it's Fortnite now. I liked Minecraft better.. way more creative. I'm just too slow for Fortnite to be fun.
@@OMG420 As you should. Being involved in your kid's activities/life is exactly what you're supposed to be doing. 👍
There's limits of course (like date night) but gaming is hardly one. For those my age just remember our parents sitting around playing Life, Go Fish, Uno or Monopoly. Different game but same opportunities to bond and teach... and be taught for that matter. Lol
I got one of the single candle ones over 20 years ago. Not sure if it is the same brand, mine has no logo on it. I carry it when I snowmobiling in the backcountry of Alaska. They work great in snow shelters. I also have a neoprene cover that keeps it from getting dented or broken.
My first order of business would be finding a way to make a mold of those candles, so that I could make more and not be reliant on proprietary candles. If it's for a survival situation I want to make sure that I can easily source or make any consumables that my equipment may need.
They have a mold for them on Amazon, I've seen it before
The bottom of the can is concave so it will limit the heat transfer try to use a small aluminum water kettle , back in the day when we run out of electricity we used the olive oil candle it was so simple to make them.
I got one of the tealight ones after accidentally melting a hole in my tent floor with a candle. 100% worth it.
Same here the 8 hour tea lights have really turned me on to cheap lite heat/light travel stove.
I've been using the smaller lanterns for years. They are awesome. I've never had a reason to get the larger one, but, I'm going to get a couple now.
These are really wonderful, I've known about them for years. Introduced to them by an army chaplain who would use them during services in the field.
love the guy from Serbia and his story cody . i tell people about that guys story all the time . needs and wants essential and non essential . simple paper plates . cleaning supplies , medical supplies, spare clothing, weapons for self defense . others go through things so we dont or so we can learn from them for when it does happen to our families and us . God bless and watch your 6. from the walkers in Chattanooga TN.
Hi Wrangler, There are you tube videos showing a thermoelectric stove fan on top of the 3 candle model heating a pick up bed with a topper on it. It makes more heat since the heat is disbursed and not just going straight up. Also there is a video of converting the candles to little airplane liqueur bottles with a wick for an oil lamp conversion . More heat and more burn time. Also they fit 4 of the bottles in them. I am considering one for the back of my truck with the fan. I would house it in a 1 gal paint can so it would not fall over for safety.
I seems to appriciate this porduct. I love the fact they are no electric on them. It'a a great alternative. I think all of us have genrator, battery, flashlight and inverter but why using them. Sometimes, its nice to turn off our cellphone and enjoy some old style life with rustic product.
you can also cut aluminum cans to act as a light reflector for the candles. just a sheet with tabs.
I"ve used these for years. The ones I have are brass though. Great light for camping. Quiet and light to carry. No oil smell etc,,
Right, I was waiting for the part to se if the water came anywhere close to boiling.
For home use, I prefer regular Deitz lanterns burning Ultra Pure lamp oil (no fume smell like kerosene). It is easier to find more lamp oil than to find the replacement candles.
I've never tried a Deitz lantern but I've tried other brands. All Chinese manufactured knockoffs. None have been good quality. Even the quote "vintage" models all seem to be junk lanterns. Generally speaking the issue is always the same. They leak at the bottom. they are just pressed / stamped metal.
@@superdave8248 Deitz are better.
Deitz lanterns have cooking attachments available that can also be used to turn them into space heaters. They're just about the same cost and you can use any liquid hydrocarbon with a flash point under 300F. (They are tricky to light after about 230F, but doable).
paraffin oil candles and lamps are the way I went for off grid lighting/ heat. I do have some candles as well; but paraffin is the way to go for sure.
When I store these I usually keep them without a candle inside so the spring isn’t compressed all the time. It’s probably not an issue and you can probably just stretch them back out but I have a few of these put away for long term. I’m not a big fan of the big one, I don’t like burning 3 candles at once because It seems wasteful. I would go to an oil lamp if I need a brighter light.
You could set a soapstone on top for overnight heat.
Other than size wouldn't a cheap hurricane latern be a better alternative? More light output and roughly half as cheap to run off of lamp oil. K-1 would be a quarter the cost. Plus you can buy two hurricane lanterns for the price of the one small candle latern.. I dont really see the point. At a dollar a pop you can run a coleman white gas latern cheaper and have way more lumens and a heat source.
8 bucks in candles 72 hours.
8 bucks in white gas 100 hours.
8 bucks in lamp oil 150 hours.
UHF/VHF repeaters are kewl. Look Into using a helium balloon to get one up for "Nets" . I have have never seen it done but it should work.
So how long did it take for that water to boil?
I think using a proper water cup for boiling would have provided better results
I see a little steam coming out of the cup during the wrap up........
Well, it was never going to because we were watching it.
@@Membersacc legend has it the water still hasn't boiled...
He’s still trying...
Loving the emergency preparedness videos so far!!
I've had these for many years....LOVE them. I much prefer the beeswax candles......of course being a beekeeper, I made a bunch of candles from my own wax. The beeswax seem to give a much better light.
I like the uco candle lanterns i have the single ones, i mainly use oil lamps. I have a few pallets full of lamp oil and a few bags of wicks.
The reflector for the candlelier helps put out a little more light. Also keep some spare parts for both lanterns just in case.
Thank you so much for making a review of these! I was actually just looking to buy a few :D some people turn them into oil burning lamps with the mini wine bottles with metal lids
Thanks for bringing this product to my attention. I teach winter survival to business associates who have to drive across the back country of the central US an Canada. Previously, our recommendation was for Sterno cans as an emergency heat source. This is going to replace the Sterno as our recommendation.
Hi Cody, I have never seen anything like these candle holders, I too think thay are very good and have sent for some of them. Thank you for bringing them to my attention
Nice.
UCO's latest offering which I like even better is their mini lantern using "tea-light" non proprietary candles which each last 8hrs!
Double fizz!!
But how long did it take to boil the water?!
About 96 hours less than not having one ;)
My first question cause we didn't see that did we, heck Cody cut it and just come back and tell us how long keep it real! This isn't benchmade
@@mattcarolina ? He already said he likes the spider co more than the benchmade. I don't get what you're trying to say.
@@ziggylarkdust I'm asking how long it took to boil the water or was it another endorsement of a product for a reason above what it can actually do
Ethan Card it didn't not hot enough
I been using those little candle units for decades. We hang them near our tents so we can find our way back to our camp when canoeing at night.
Just got mine today, I will be heading up north to Seattle 😄 staying in a tent in the mountains, so I'll give you my report on the 30th. I just ordered 2 accessories the Pac-Flat Reflector and the Cocoon Neoprene Cover.
It's nice. But i have a hunch that it's not worth it. Some batteries with a LED torch might mean more time in the light, brighter light and even less space used for them. Also depending on the conditions, batteries might the best choice anyway. Only downside would be the part about heat. So in certain situation those might be better. But then again O2 is pretty important too in other situations too. Probably for just in case kind of situation i would probably go with a fire torch but with petrol as fuel and maybe some candles for backup or other uses. But as backup only as the main would be electrical oriented, you can't really beat LED efficiency and convenience.
Whatever the opposite of the fizz is, when he cut that la Croix can with his beautiful spyderco, I felt it on a big level
The cringe?
A quick honing can easily fix damage to the edge. This dude actually uses his knives.
If you have a knife you will not use because it’s so good, you ain’t got a knife you have a show piece. Use them they are a tool, Snyderco says use their knives not hang them on the wall to show how cool you are.
A soft aluminum can should have little effect on any decent blade.
I love my UCO candle lanterns I have two of the small ones and one of the three. I also have two lamp oil lanterns. Ps. I cut some bike tires into ranger bands and I keep a bic lighter attached to the smaller UCO, makes is a grab and go delight
Oil lamps are better for room lighting. The smaller version is more interesting as moving around with lamps is not as safe as enclosed candles. Make a mold and make replacement candles much cheaper.
I like the gravity light for emergency light. Its expensive but no fire risk
I like the fact that they don't seem to smoke much many of the kerosene type lanterns tend to smoke and turn the ceiling sooty
Mr. & Mrs. Wranglerstar
My wife and I like y’all’s channel. You guys are living the life we dream of one day. This my first comment ever on social media, but it will not be the last.
Keep doing what your doing and God bless.
Upgrade from Minecraft to Life is Feudal. It is free to play and well worth checking out! You can terraform and build defenses in a large open world sandbox game.
I love that you play no craft with you son
Nothing meant more to me that when my dad would take the time to play a coulee games of halo or other game with me, it show that he really cares about what I like doing and wants to spend time doing it with me
I have the single and the tea light version for many years. The problem with the single candle version is that when you hang it inside the tent, you risk the wax all over inside your tent.
a kelly kettle should be a must
Yes. Kelly kettles are awesome. Cody, if you're reading this you should definitely do a video on Kelly kettles.
Thanks for the tip
You can turn one in to a cooker/heater buy placeing some metal can around the glass then it gets real hot.
Single lantern won't really good enough for heat source inside of vehicle . If you are thinking of that you do need three candles candlier lantern type then control level of heat with how many candles you light .
I propose a test. Make a mold of the UCO candle and make some candles using the mold like beeswax, parafin etc. And then test runtime differences. It would be nice to know you could make your own in a pinch and hoe long home made ones might last
I remember my grandmother had a candle lamp just like the small red one. Spring loaded candle included. Hers was brass and was old, and its been over 40 years since I saw it, so this design has been around for a very long time. WW2 maybe?
“I don’t get out much” haha! Me too. Never heard of those things, but will definitely be buying a couple.
Agreed men are protectors of their flock!
replace candles with three glass 50ml liquor bottles with firefly clean fuel and wicks, with metal lids. Much cheaper for everyday use.
My understanding is a candle puts out about 150 watts. So 3 of them are probably about 450 watts.
Like having an electric heater on low, but way better ambiance!
water would heat up faster if there were holes in the top to let the heat go straight up instead of being funneled sideways. like the concept, will probably get some for next hurricane season.
Wranglerstar. From your comments on a few of your videos you sound like your in the Portland Metro area. You can get them from REI. In the past REI and UCO had some nice accessories back in the 1980's. I have from them a neoprene "cocoon" for the single lamp and a bunting bag/sack that came as a kit with a single lamp and a bag of 3-candles, they also had a reflector that hangs on the side to throw light "forward" then they had a two piece "lamp shade" to throw light down oh they are both for the single candle lamps. Oh they also had beeswax candles and citronella candles by the UCO company and from my personal opinion the beeswax ones last as long but the light is more yellow and not as bright but the citronella candles I didn't like them. I had one sitting on a picnic table at crater lake it was a cool night light jacket type of temp and they melted thru the "window" made a big mess. I contacted UCO on it and they gave me the run around saying that it must have been to hot.
Just got Christmas shopping done for mom, dad, sister and myself! Thanks Cody
Thank you for telling me about this being made of aluminum! I'm getting rid of it immediately!
I have one of those that I used to use for snow camping when I was in the Boy Scouts. I'm not sure where I put it, but I think I'm going to have to dig it out and order some more candles for it.
Most of us in Canada keep a candle in the car because we believe that a candle burning in the car would keep it from dropping below freezing temperature if you had to spend the night stranded somewhere in winter time.
I was always raised to have a few candles and wool blanket in the car
Well done sir, I too miss that old FS-esqu gear. Everything had a purpose and was well built.
God's love letters to us does say not to live in fear; but to be watchful and prepared. Knowledge is the best tool. You guys have taught me so much! (now to go practice it)
I had one of the singles some 35 years ago while i was in the scouts. Love em
They also make an even smaller tea light candle version
A pack of 20 candles is 25.00. That's a good deal for 9 hour candles.
How are these candles for when you're outside? Do they handle wind fine?
So did the water boil? I could see vapor/steam, but you never went back to it?
I'm not sure anything is an improvement on kerosene-fuelled mantle lanterns, which date back to the Victorian era and are still widely used in the developing world. Light output is high, fuel consumption is low, they are reliable, serviceable and last forever. The energy density of Kerosene is orders of magnitude higher than the best batteries, and the cost/Joule is many orders of magnitude lower.
Table looks great. Hope you have a video on stabilizing it soon.
JudithB I like those and would solve the problem of lighting to the barn doing chores!! Thanks!
Awe, poor little Sweetloaf! I hope she is ok! I like these lanterns, but not sure about the propitiatory candles.
These look great for emergencies and extremely safe would be nice for on top of the fireplace mantle during Christmas time also.. much much safer than open tea lights or open candle votives I'd get the red and green ones for Christmas time
I live in AZ I don’t think keeping in the car/camper/garage/shed is an option but cool lights none the less! Like this series so far. Thanks
To be fair, there's not much you can keep in a non-temperature controlled space, south of Camp Verde.
I absolutely love the candles however, I really despise buying proprietary parts/pieces for items.
I'm liking this series. There are many comprehensive beginning preparedness video series on YT, but not many advanced series. Thanks.
Beeswax is more money but last longer because the high melting point
Just get your tech and general amateur radio license so you can use repeaters and uhf/vhf/HF radios
Right after 14:20 you can see the beginning of steam coming out of the cup of water....it keeps steaming and one minute later there is no mistaking the steam coming from the cup.
Cody, I would like to see you make a mold that you could use to make your own candles for the lamps. I think that would give you the fizz.
There are very few ppl I would take survival advice from, but, Cody, I do listen to your advice. God Bless you and your family.
Cody, I'm glad you discovered the Blancolirio channel, I used to live in Paradise Ca and started watching his videos of the Orville Dam spillway disaster. Needless to say his flights over Paradise was over powering for me, but I was very thankful that was able to get footage.
What was the other thing that gave you the "double fizz" ? Mrs W I hope....
Looks like the L.L.Bean Alpine Lantern that I've had for decades, they are great, but they are no longer available.
I believe they are the same manufacture. I own a couple 7-8yr old UCO Candle Lanterns and they seem identical to an old L.L.Bean branded lantern I saw at a garage sale. I should have bought that L.L. Bean as it was only $2.
UCO made them for LL Bean and REI. Same lantern.
@@SolarBurrito Cabelas used to sell Branded UCO Lanterns too.
I learned about your channel from Juan recommending your videos to us pilots and after watching just two of your videos I am hook. You mentioned in this video that you are the person tasked with ensuring your families survival by being prepared with any and all equipment to handle each of your needs. I believe Juan and you have the same tasking because as pilots we immediately have been placed with the same responsibilities from the beginning when we board our aircraft. If or when our aircraft had to land or crash in a remote are where it could take days or weeks and even months for anyone to provide aid or rescuing us from this event; we as pilots must prepare for such tasks. Like the Montana Jumpers each piece of survival equipment must be chosen wisely based on usefulness, size, weight and any restrictions that each piece of equipment may have to be considered well beforehand when we load our aircraft. I can see by just watching two of your videos I am going to need to constantly be reevaluating each piece of survival equipment as you bring these pieces to our attention. I know you covered most of the information on the candles and I will probably purchasing the single element to place in my survival kit but I am not sure if these candles will retain their shapes when stored in hot aircraft over time. Could you consider providing information on products for long term storage in Hot & Cold temperature cycles. I would hate to find out that these products have failed when I needed them the most. I do check my equipment on a regular basis I just hope I don’t need to replace items after a hot, hot summer day. Thank you for the really great videos you produce. You record as if you have lived in front of a camera your entire life!! Your a natural!! No breaks, cuts or clip-clips!! Great job Mr. Cody thank you.
Beese wax ones cost a little more but in ,99 temp they stayed as shape
Just keep them in a dark metal container or plastic any type of shade will make due
How would this handle rain? I live in Wisconsin, and trying to find a light source that will keep a "charge" in winter is a hell of a thing. Thinking the small red one in the glove compartment would be great in case of a flat, or spin out. However, if it wouldn't keep a flame in a rain while trying to change a tire, not sure how useful they'd be? Thanks for showing these off!
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Great idea !
Would be cool to glue rare earth magnets to small version to allow for snapping 2,3,4 together (I know it’s Al but glue magnets at opposite polarity)
I love the way how your are so thorough on your reviews. I will get one of these. And I bet you can make your own candles for that little thing.
Well, they aren't $16 any more. Try $40 for the 3 candle lantern and $34 for the one candle lantern with 3 extra candles. Amazon is gouging. Do you know any other place to buy them?
For the first time ever... I have a piece of gear before Cody W* has it!! Love my UCO candles. I camp with it!
I cannot believe I had never seen these before, or that I missed this video when you originally put it out. I usually do not miss a video. Exactly what I was looking for. Ordering ASAP. Thanks for the great videos.
Many years ago I lived in montana .the guys up there looked very much fwd to working the fires .for some guys it was there main source of income yearly .they were looked up to as some of the toughest guys on the planet .very tough dangerous work.
They are still looked up to. We feel a sense of pride when they are deployed to another state...knowing we've sent our very best. Humble people.
The name UCO sounded familiar, like I own some of their gear, so I looked up this candle lantern, then it clicked. I own their flatpack grill, and I freaking love that thing!! I'll definitely be checking this one out! Thanks!
candle in a old tobacco tin is a Canadian winter must in the vehicle
How are these better than a Coleman lantern? It seems like a nice idea, but the old camping lanterns can be found cheap at the usual places and are much better at producing heat and light.