Everyone has specific needs. If it doesn't work in your application, dont buy it. You should change the title of your video, it's not really fair to the company.
Right that's what I was thinking because you could use it to heat a car in winter in an emergency like he says. I know people that keep them as a source of emergency light and heat in their home. He's actually heat a small bedroom pretty well. And then there's some of us that just prefer candlelight sometimes over anything else.
I LOVE my 3 candle UCO! It has lots of applications (probably not suitable for ultralight backpacking) and very well designed. I have added a chain and hook to the bail of the lantern so I can adjust the clearance from the top of my tent to the UCO. I use it a lot in the winter when it's not practical to use lights that rely on batteries. It produces much more light than the single lantern and produces enough heat to boil small amounts of water. I also use the single candle UCO but I seem to use the 3 candle version more often. Great product!
Yea it's really cheap for heating up a van or car if you improvise a oil lamp that fits. Just make sure to turn it off when you sleep and leave the vents open
292huffy your right it doesn’t but they were trying to market it as the best prepper light out there because it heated water. People did not realize how much it cost to run long term if needed.
@@wildwillyprepper Honestly... you make legitimate complaints.. but let me shoot a couple of them down.. You don't have to use all three candles at once do you???? You can use one .. or possibly two at a time.. As for candles,... there are several tutorials out there that show how you can make your own for much cheaper than the commercial ones sold.. Using only two candles reduces the excessive heat concerns.. or maybe a lanyard to increase the spacing from the handle to the tent loop ???
@@kevinrehberg8758 exactly he just wanted to post a video to post a video knowing it would get the views titled as it is. In reality it works as it should. He’s just being to picky an hating for nothing. There’s so many ways to make this thing work for each persons needs/uses he’s just making excuses
We're just looking into this item as an option for our van. Seems promising, especially when you look at the videos to convert it to an oil lamp (cheaper). So basically we shouldn't buy this because it doesn't work for you? Make your own minds up everyone for your own situation.
"Don't buy it" v. "It produces a lot of heat". "It makes a lot of carbon monoxide" ( ??? orly ???) . I hope you returned this fine American made product immediately. Does great in my camper fwiw.
Al Nelson, I could not agree with you more. It is a fine product and I have used it many times in different situations, and it worked great. I am afraid W.W. is a little on the slow side, as candles do not produce carbon monoxide. Also if he is worried about burning a hole in the top of his tent, then a small chain, or a bent coat hanger would move it down low enough to solve the problem. As far as cost, Coleman fuel is more expensive than the candles per cost of burn time. Let`s be real here, W.W. does not like the three candle lantern, it does not fit his style, but he should not trash a very good product just because it does not fit his need.
@@CorinthLondon i found this review on Amazon: "By Matt on January 10, 2020 When ordering this I thought I would be a getting a quality made in America lantern given the giant sticker saying Seattle Washington on the front, but nope just another cheap piece of junk *made in China says so in tiny letters right on the back of the box.* I don't normally write reviews but found this product to be exceptionally deceptive."
I use the 3 candle version in a 3 person/4seaon silnylon tent. I like it better than the 1 candle unit as it will do more to dry out the interior in wet weather. I just hsng it from the ridgeline. There is an accessory neoprene carrying bag from Uco--a must have to protect the glass.
I did a cost breakdown and determined that you can use paraffin wax in shot bottles for about $1.65 for three (I assume 100 uses from a shot bottle and amortize the cost in at 2 cents per use per bottle) and it supposedly burns hotter but I don't know how long. But, overall it's hard to swallow the initial price tag for what you get and you need to buy candles in bulk to get the price down to around $150. My biggest complaint is years ago I was camping and had a single candle unit hanging in my tent. I went to adjust it and missed what I reached for and grabbed the globe, which instantly burned my hand big time. I spent the rest of the night with my hand in a bowl of ice to bring the pain to a reasonable level. Blister city. Gotta watch what you are doing with these things.
I’ve used my uco 3 candle lantern for over 30 years. On the side of mount Baker and various other places in a 4 season tents Sierra Designs and North Face. Both have strap loops in the main tent body ceiling. To safely use any candle lantern in a tent simply use a lightweight hardware chain 18in. long and a couple S hooks. Connect the chain with (1) S hook to tent body and the other end to the lantern. Light and enjoy a safe warm tent. My handle is such that I remove one side of the hanger and slip the hanger through the chain and the replace the end on the handle back into the lantern body. Now you only need (1) S hook.
I like it and find it fun to have around. I also like old oil lamps, if you build a sturdy wood box to set them in as a safeguard against them being knocked over... Oil lamps to bulky to camp/hike with, great for a base camp though... The UCO has three candles but you do not have to use them all lit you have options...
My father (retired Army SF) advised me that his worse night in the cold, he used two of these compact candles (not UCO but similar) and that was enough with Mil Spec issued gear (not as insulated as private sector gear). I bought one but I will order a second before I trek out into Plumas backcounty this winter with a Snugpak Scorpion tent. 2 or even 3 single candles still pack down smaller than 1 - UCO latern. Plus, 3 singles candles spread the light and the heat. Finding a way to have all three in a tent without knocking them over will be my main concern.
I use the 3 candle version in my 3 person (me and 2 big dogs), and hang it from the gear line that goes across the top of my tent. I have not had issues with it burning my tent, but it is necessary to be careful with heat source in a silnylon tent.
You forgot to mention you can make your own replacement candle hacks for this critter for nearly nothing compared to the stock ones. Still a good video, just search UCO candle hacks and sure don't hang it at the top of your tent. I will take this over MR Buddy, camping next weekend in CO and am going this way....also the glow of a candle is pretty relaxing, next time review all aspects.
I’m in the market to buy this for use in off grid cabin on the shores of Lake Superior in November. Cabin has a wood burning stove, but I think the extra heat this kicks out while we are having dinner or playing cards in the evening is a plus rather than a minus. Therefore, your review (and the comments) prove it is exactly the product I want. Thanks for uploading!
I've seen a couple of videos on this , i like it because its low tek and reliable no battery to worry about , it can do alot , and be stored long term with no worries, plus be modified real easy, just what a real prepper would want.
Fast forward 5 years to the winter in 2022 in va on l-95 in stafford co. Where they has a 50 mile backup in a blizzard and people were stranded in their car for over 24 hours , some weren't prepared and ran out of gasoline, this baby would of been the star of the show , light , heat and a way to warm up a cup of tea or coffee or a simple can of soup
Or Hurricane Sandy where I remember people being without power for 8-9 consecutive days. Roads were impassible. Frozen food went bad in the supermarkets. Batteries only go so far. And there was nowhere to drive to, since the roads were covered with debris and the places you wanted to go to had no power, anyway. So, candle lanterns and fireplaces sound like a good thing. I have one 3-candle lantern and I'm thinking of giving a few for Xmas.
@@wildwillyprepper I have spent my life in the woods as a nature photographer for some of the largest publications in the world. Numerous sponsors for my photography. I'm now 57 years old and have been doing this for 40 years. Don't tell me how to survive I have made a very good living doing this. If this system doesn't work for you it's not a reason to put it down try something else. I for one stand by UCO and any of their products.
This sounds like more of a personal problem than a wide sweeping issue. Does it work? Does it do what it’s supposed to? Does it do those things well? Sounds like it does everything it’s designed to do, just not what you need it to bud.
I will probably get for a standby for my RV 8x10 bedroom. Planning on doing quite a lot of boondocking/dry camping. Saw one hack of this the guy cut out aluminum and used as light shield for sleeping.
Your fuel pump quits. Your on hwy six ,north of 55 parallel. It’s 3am. How many seconds does it take you to light this thing?you have light,heat. Can see,signal. Fast. No fueling,no pumping. It’s -43 like it was last night. Without this thing you have to decide fast if your retreating to the bush to start a fire or guarding your truck and possessions. Bet you can have this candleor going in under 30 seconds
Like all good technicians would tell you about using a tool. Its not enough to have the tool ...you have to find a good and regular use on how to use it. I have seen Carpenters and other technicians destroy their tools because they did not find a regular use. As far as how much heat it can produce: 1 unscented candles typically burns at a steady rate of 0.1 g/min and producing heat at 80 W. If a candle produces 100 BTU, and you need 20 BTU/sq ft to heat a room, then 1 candle would heat a 5 sq ft room. So these numbers give you a starting point. I cannot think of a cheaper way to produce energy then using candle. One of your most significant objections seems to be the price of candle. Are you kidding bro? You are talking to the self sufficient community here. If you have to we will make our own dam candles.
I am looking forward to buying the single candle. $1 for 27 hours will last me 3 eight hour nights. Any stores that sell the single one and how much are they??
Wet Willy. Thanks for the video. I'm going on a long hike / camping excursion. This looks like a perfect lantern for several uses. Your information is biased and incorrect at best. "Do candles produce carbon monoxide? The two gases that are produced when a wax candle is burned are carbon dioxide and water vapor. In the chemical reaction taking place in a burning wax candle, the paraffin in the candle and the oxygen in the air are the reactants, and the carbon dioxide and water vapor are the products." Horrible review by a grouchy misinformed dude. Don't Listen! Buy the UCO Candlelier! Comes in wonderful colors. Burn one candles at a time or all three for more light and heat. Youll love it! 99.999% of people do - Wet Willy doesn't obviously.
It looks like the Pros outweigh the Cons according to comments so I have purchased this to use in my Platform bed in my pick-up truck for heat and light both. Also I have seen an option to use Shot Bottles and lamp fuel to fuel this also which looks promising. So I am satisfied with the UCO too. Oh yes you can make your own candles to fit this as well, a cheaper option that buying their candles.
I have to agree with a lot of your viewers, Willy! Your review is biased for sure. Your biggest complaints are, you can't hang it in your tent because it works well, aaaaand it might cost you as much as 3 bucks to KEEP WARM!! I spend much of my time in northern Alberta and the Yukon and this light/heater would work just fine. And do some research, candles don't give off carbon monoxide!
Dude, you are just missing the point of this thing. People like candlelight dinners even though they have electric lights in their ceiling, right? Same idea, only for outdoors. Set one of these in the middle of your picnic table when you are out car camping, or hanging out on the deck with friends after dark. That is mainly what it is for - to create a nice atmosphere. Yeah, you can use it when the power goes out, and you can boil water (eventually) by putting a pot on top of it, but there are a lot better ways to do both of those things. If you were to run it constantly, it gets expensive, but how many car camping trips do you take a year?
trustbuster23 I think it’s important to remember the physics and mathematics of it. When you say someone could boil water on it, it’s important to remember that we’re only talking about a small quantity of water. A candle simply doesn’t generate enough BTUs to boil much water at all.
not really made for back packing. but for car camping, outdoor on patio,or for ambiance in the house they can't be beat. As for the price of the candles , the old adage is, If you want to play you have to pay. I have three of the candleliers, and I love them, use them in my houre quite a bit. Nice peaceful light
Can't believe so many dislikes on such a straight up honest review. Most reviews are tainted by the person pushing it because they feel obligated to for one reason or another. This one is clearly legit.
I love mine! I have both the single and triple candleiers. They work great and are such an ingenious design. The little one is good in tents. The big one is great for heating up your coffee. Best survival lanterns yet. * Special note if you have pets: use beeswax candles to be safer around birds and parrots. Regular candles make dangerous fumes for pets.
If you are the kind of prepper who believes in the worst case scenario and the threat of EMP wiping all electronics out including battery powered lanterns , these candle lanterns are invaluable. A wise prepper will have both battery powered and oil/candle powered light sources
I can tell by your accent that you’re Canadian. You also made reference to winter camping and condensation freezing. So I think the issue is that you live and camp in an arctic or subarctic climate. Your complaints seem related to that. Here in south Texas, winter camping is much more comfortable and it’s a rare day when things freeze outside. So those candle lanterns may be better suited to use in warmer climates than the Boreal forest.
Hey folks, I'm a little late to the party but, I wanted to offer a quick tip. This is not ideal for a car emergency kit unless you only put it in the car during cooler weather. The candles will melt in summer heat unless you store it in an insulated container. I found that out the hard way after a camping trip where I didn't offload for a couple days.
I'm purchasing one anyway. There's not nine hours burn time - there's twenty-seven hours burn time when you use only one candle. If I need three candles, then I'll use three candles. Otherwise it has some versatility.
Will it be safe to heat up your tent when in cold wether? It won’t kill you with the carbon monoxide? I’m going to go on a national park trip for 1 month to couple states. I was thinking of leaving this on till it warm up the tent .
100% does not pump out 5000 btu. maybe over 9 hrs. yes the top gets got enough to boil water but that heat quickly dissipates it would not burn down the tent.
This I really for hiking and tenting because it’s so light ,but not cheap ,but I like the idea of it for winter camping so I’m getting one right away 😜😜😎😏⛄️❄️☃️⛄️
What possible alternative is there to this two-on-one camp item that gives you heat and light and requires less ventilation than a wood burning or fuel stove. And you can heat up food or water on it. And you can always just light 2 candles instead of 3 if it's too hot. Set it up down on a table instead of hanging it . I think your video was unfair. You didn't compare it to anything else.
You are right and that makes it perfect for a emergency car kit. For your home and or camp but an LED lantern and a small pocket butane stove. Both together cost less and both are more effective and cheaper to run then this.and besides, you don’t have to spend an hour cleaning out wax after it goes out.
I have this and it works great, I changed out the candles and made shot bottle burners, more heat and longer burn time. Also more light. It does get very hot along the top but that’s the point. I use a metal carabiner and chain with a deflector. It heats up a small tent, camper or car very well for about 10 hours using clean oil burners. Always crack a window but very little co. It could use a redesign so the heat is deflected out more. But it works great for small to medium size campers and tents with care.
@@gp1971 no problem, was honestly surprised no one answered you already. Taking one of these up to the Easter sierras. Hopefully will be taking some of the chill off. Take care brother.
You using candles yeah they’re going to be expensive. If you think about it, you make them on your own for two dollars can you tell me which one is worth it?
My question exactly! I'm car camping in the winter as part of my transport job--researching good, safe, cheap ways to keep warm. Please tell me what the better options are?
Actually you can create oil lamps from alcohol bottles or other items that last longer and don't make wax waste and it IS a good cheap way for emergency heat especially in apartments with no fireplaces and the fact that you can also heat up food and water etc on it is an additional bonus. Have to disagree with you on this one though people in tents should keep what you say in mind. Take care.
1:30 Use 3 carabiners to hang it in your tent. Problem solved. $3 for 9 hours of 5,000btu is a steal. There's literally nothing that can do that at this size and price. The next best option are the $80 little buddy heaters that are too big to carry and use propane tanks that are WAY more expensive and heavier than candles. After all that you're getting only 5 hours of 4,000btu for $5. Plus you have no stove top. Plus that heater costs double what the Candlelier costs. That's also the lightest and cheapest propane set up available... The deluxe Candlelier fits in a 10L pouch (with room to spare) on my 50L bag.
I have tried the beeswax candles... they do have a longer burn time... but it is very difficult to clean off because the wax seems harder and they are not much brighter.. they very expensive and not worth it to buy them ..just my thoughts..oh.. and they dont burn well in the cold even making it harder to clean..
I use high quality 8 hour tealights set atop the candle holders. They fit snugly in the lantern. I get them for a little less than $20/250 candles on Amazon. If you don't need a lot of heat, light 1 or 2. Better to have the option to get more heat/light.
if there is no electricty, batteries will deplete and you will have nothing unless you have a solar battery option. this 3 candle heats and give light. it also will heat snow or water to purify. to get 9 hours at the cost of about $3.50 per (3) its hard to compete i think. i appreciate you comment about hanging the candelier too close to the top of anything. this is logical and like that you point it out. your title is click bait and i clicked on it (lol) and learned a little something but in general consider your comments narrow minded as there are so many pluses with this thing even though you are stuck on a few negatives that affect you but probably not others.
There is no way in hell that 3 candles produce 5000 BTUs. That’s as much as my Coleman heater, which can heat my whole living room during a Michigan winter power-outtage. A dozen candles couldn’t do that.
It’s because the bell is made out of metal and it heats up and you need a chain. You should be using that stuff sheet near flammable plastic material????? Nothing I’m confused by that like common sense as to be using hot material near tent, OK?
Oh yeah there is no rule that you have to burn all three candles at once. Want it to last longer urn only too, or "Gasp" light only one of the candles.. boom cost efficiency problem solved.
He just nitpicking and hating you guys.. I own this and it is awesome especially if you buy a wood stove burning fan you can really stay warm in a pinch.
I agree I own both plus the tealight, I bought for home and SUV, I 3D printed molds so beeswax material costs .50 cents per candle. With (2) 200w panels and the Jackery 1000, I'm more likely to use LEDs.
Beware. I bought one and substituted little shot bottles with parrafin oil and wicks per another youtube. It was hanging on a chain in a shed, fortunately unlit. I accidentally bumped the bottom while moving a level and was shocked to see the bottom and all glued in bottles fall to the floor. I was sure I had twisted the ratchet bottom on properly, so I took a closer look and was shocked again to see that the so called locking mechanism was not interlocking, but only several small bumps of metal. Twisted past these bumps it is nevertheless very easy to just pull the lamp base straight off, or in my case bump the bottom and have it fall apart. Beware.
Your title is very misleading. The candlier doesn't work for your specific application. You make it sound like the build quality of the product is poor. You should change your video title.
Hold on 3 bucks for 9 hours or 15 for batteries and who in their right mind would buy this to hang in their tent great product if u buy it for what it's intended for like camp light and not to run all night
+ARagingBuddhist the single candle was introduced for sleeping out in winter. As they became more popular people wanted something bigger and better then the single flame. This unit is not cheap to run or provide huge light. It does however heat water. This is a novelty light kind of like the Swiss Army knife with 50 things on it. It can be used but isn't practical
I absolutely love mine. You don't have to burn all the candles at the same time. I burn 2 for about an hour before bed time to warm up my 3 person tent and it's good to get me through the night in freezing conditions (your tent may vary ).Candles only cost about a buck a piece. Cheaper than gas canisters. As far as hanging it. There are a million obvious and easy fixes for the short handle problem. A little sturdy wire or even an old wire closet hanger bent into shape and problem solved. The product works 100% as it is supposed to. It's just not what you want or need.
Everyone has specific needs. If it doesn't work in your application, dont buy it.
You should change the title of your video, it's not really fair to the company.
Right that's what I was thinking because you could use it to heat a car in winter in an emergency like he says. I know people that keep them as a source of emergency light and heat in their home. He's actually heat a small bedroom pretty well. And then there's some of us that just prefer candlelight sometimes over anything else.
Exactly. There are some cool mods you can do with it too.
@@nathanrogers7652 clickbait is what it is
Agreed. It isn't fair to the company. The title needs changed.
I LOVE my 3 candle UCO! It has lots of applications (probably not suitable for ultralight backpacking) and very well designed. I have added a chain and hook to the bail of the lantern so I can adjust the clearance from the top of my tent to the UCO. I use it a lot in the winter when it's not practical to use lights that rely on batteries. It produces much more light than the single lantern and produces enough heat to boil small amounts of water. I also use the single candle UCO but I seem to use the 3 candle version more often. Great product!
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Does it take a special type of candle?
@@flowerpower2079 I think, yes. I believe you have to use UCO candles, though I've heard others have used beeswax candles.
I used mine to keep my SUV warm one chilly evening, worked great
Yea it's really cheap for heating up a van or car if you improvise a oil lamp that fits. Just make sure to turn it off when you sleep and leave the vents open
its not a bad product it just doesn't fit your application
292huffy your right it doesn’t but they were trying to market it as the best prepper light out there because it heated water. People did not realize how much it cost to run long term if needed.
@@wildwillyprepper Honestly... you make legitimate complaints.. but let me shoot a couple of them down.. You don't have to use all three candles at once do you???? You can use one .. or possibly two at a time.. As for candles,... there are several tutorials out there that show how you can make your own for much cheaper than the commercial ones sold.. Using only two candles reduces the excessive heat concerns.. or maybe a lanyard to increase the spacing from the handle to the tent loop ???
@@wildwillyprepper you can make your own UCO candles to save some 💰.
@@kevinrehberg8758 exactly he just wanted to post a video to post a video knowing it would get the views titled as it is. In reality it works as it should. He’s just being to picky an hating for nothing. There’s so many ways to make this thing work for each persons needs/uses he’s just making excuses
We're just looking into this item as an option for our van. Seems promising, especially when you look at the videos to convert it to an oil lamp (cheaper).
So basically we shouldn't buy this because it doesn't work for you?
Make your own minds up everyone for your own situation.
Apparently you're the only person who doesn't like it. Lol
He don’t like it because it don’t work for his one main spacfic use. In the tent. An other than being cheap.
@@AquaTech225 works great in a tent - Longer hangar
I've had mine for years and love it.
"Don't buy it" v. "It produces a lot of heat". "It makes a lot of carbon monoxide" ( ??? orly ???) . I hope you returned this fine American made product immediately. Does great in my camper fwiw.
Al Nelson I guess it's a good product if you have money to burn
Made in China my friend.
Al Nelson, I could not agree with you more. It is a fine product and I have used it many times in different situations, and it worked great. I am afraid W.W. is a little on the slow side, as candles do not produce carbon monoxide. Also if he is worried about burning a hole in the top of his tent, then a small chain, or a bent coat hanger would move it down low enough to solve the problem. As far as cost, Coleman fuel is more expensive than the candles per cost of burn time. Let`s be real here, W.W. does not like the three candle lantern, it does not fit his style, but he should not trash a very good product just because it does not fit his need.
@@Francois_Dupont Made in Seattle, WA.
@@CorinthLondon i found this review on Amazon:
"By Matt on January 10, 2020 When ordering this I thought I would be a getting a quality made in America lantern given the giant sticker saying Seattle Washington on the front, but nope just another cheap piece of junk *made in China says so in tiny letters right on the back of the box.* I don't normally write reviews but found this product to be exceptionally deceptive."
I use the 3 candle version in a 3 person/4seaon silnylon tent. I like it better than the 1 candle unit as it will do more to dry out the interior in wet weather. I just hsng it from the ridgeline. There is an accessory neoprene carrying bag from Uco--a must have to protect the glass.
I will say. I lit up all three candles indoors and they burned for exactly 14 hours. I was impressed about that
I did a cost breakdown and determined that you can use paraffin wax in shot bottles for about $1.65 for three (I assume 100 uses from a shot bottle and amortize the cost in at 2 cents per use per bottle) and it supposedly burns hotter but I don't know how long. But, overall it's hard to swallow the initial price tag for what you get and you need to buy candles in bulk to get the price down to around $150. My biggest complaint is years ago I was camping and had a single candle unit hanging in my tent. I went to adjust it and missed what I reached for and grabbed the globe, which instantly burned my hand big time. I spent the rest of the night with my hand in a bowl of ice to bring the pain to a reasonable level. Blister city. Gotta watch what you are doing with these things.
I’ve used my uco 3 candle lantern for over 30 years. On the side of mount Baker and various other places in a 4 season tents Sierra Designs and North Face. Both have strap loops in the main tent body ceiling. To safely use any candle lantern in a tent simply use a lightweight hardware chain 18in. long and a couple S hooks. Connect the chain with (1) S hook to tent body and the other end to the lantern. Light and enjoy a safe warm tent. My handle is such that I remove one side of the hanger and slip the hanger through the chain and the replace the end on the handle back into the lantern body. Now you only need (1) S hook.
You can't put a price in staying alive.
Got one of both. Brilliant! Saved my ass more than once when it was freezing cold.
I like it and find it fun to have around. I also like old oil lamps, if you build a sturdy wood box to set them in as a safeguard against them being knocked over... Oil lamps to bulky to camp/hike with, great for a base camp though... The UCO has three candles but you do not have to use them all lit you have options...
My father (retired Army SF) advised me that his worse night in the cold, he used two of these compact candles (not UCO but similar) and that was enough with Mil Spec issued gear (not as insulated as private sector gear). I bought one but I will order a second before I trek out into Plumas backcounty this winter with a Snugpak Scorpion tent. 2 or even 3 single candles still pack down smaller than 1 - UCO latern. Plus, 3 singles candles spread the light and the heat. Finding a way to have all three in a tent without knocking them over will be my main concern.
I use the 3 candle version in my 3 person (me and 2 big dogs), and hang it from the gear line that goes across the top of my tent. I have not had issues with it burning my tent, but it is necessary to be careful with heat source in a silnylon tent.
You forgot to mention you can make your own replacement candle hacks for this critter for nearly nothing compared to the stock ones. Still a good video, just search UCO candle hacks and sure don't hang it at the top of your tent. I will take this over MR Buddy, camping next weekend in CO and am going this way....also the glow of a candle is pretty relaxing, next time review all aspects.
I’m in the market to buy this for use in off grid cabin on the shores of Lake Superior in November. Cabin has a wood burning stove, but I think the extra heat this kicks out while we are having dinner or playing cards in the evening is a plus rather than a minus. Therefore, your review (and the comments) prove it is exactly the product I want. Thanks for uploading!
We used this as a night light in a winter power outage was a life saver for 3 days with near zero degrees outside.
Sooooo what you don't like about it is that it's too good?
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I've seen a couple of videos on this , i like it because its low tek and reliable no battery to worry about , it can do alot , and be stored long term with no worries, plus be modified real easy, just what a real prepper would want.
Fast forward 5 years to the winter in 2022 in va on l-95 in stafford co. Where they has a 50 mile backup in a blizzard and people were stranded in their car for over 24 hours , some weren't prepared and ran out of gasoline, this baby would of been the star of the show , light , heat and a way to warm up a cup of tea or coffee or a simple can of soup
Or Hurricane Sandy where I remember people being without power for 8-9 consecutive days. Roads were impassible. Frozen food went bad in the supermarkets. Batteries only go so far. And there was nowhere to drive to, since the roads were covered with debris and the places you wanted to go to had no power, anyway. So, candle lanterns and fireplaces sound like a good thing. I have one 3-candle lantern and I'm thinking of giving a few for Xmas.
One person doesn't like it, but thousands do like myself. Who would I listen to, not you. Best most reliable heating system I own.
Keith Benard spend some time prepping and you will wake up and learn
@@wildwillyprepper I have spent my life in the woods as a nature photographer for some of the largest publications in the world. Numerous sponsors for my photography. I'm now 57 years old and have been doing this for 40 years. Don't tell me how to survive I have made a very good living doing this. If this system doesn't work for you it's not a reason to put it down try something else. I for one stand by UCO and any of their products.
Love this candle lantern for a replacement for a camp fire. No buying firewood no smoke and the right amount of light. love it.
i guess if you only are heating something.
This sounds like more of a personal problem than a wide sweeping issue. Does it work? Does it do what it’s supposed to? Does it do those things well? Sounds like it does everything it’s designed to do, just not what you need it to bud.
I will probably get for a standby for my RV 8x10 bedroom. Planning on doing quite a lot of boondocking/dry camping. Saw one hack of this the guy cut out aluminum and used as light shield for sleeping.
What product do you suggest to use for heating a 4 seasons tent or small SUV? I'm looking to buy something and this looks to be the best buy so far.
Your fuel pump quits. Your on hwy six ,north of 55 parallel. It’s 3am. How many seconds does it take you to light this thing?you have light,heat. Can see,signal. Fast. No fueling,no pumping. It’s -43 like it was last night. Without this thing you have to decide fast if your retreating to the bush to start a fire or guarding your truck and possessions. Bet you can have this candleor going in under 30 seconds
Like all good technicians would tell you about using a tool. Its not enough to have the tool ...you have to find a good and regular use on how to use it.
I have seen Carpenters and other technicians destroy their tools because they did not find a regular use.
As far as how much heat it can produce:
1 unscented candles typically burns at a steady rate of 0.1 g/min and producing heat at 80 W. If a candle produces 100 BTU, and you need 20 BTU/sq ft to heat a room, then 1 candle would heat a 5 sq ft room.
So these numbers give you a starting point.
I cannot think of a cheaper way to produce energy then using candle.
One of your most significant objections seems to be the price of candle.
Are you kidding bro?
You are talking to the self sufficient community here.
If you have to we will make our own dam candles.
Hi. Can you please tell me what are the better options for van heating? (Cheap ones 😊)
So your better alternative? Please elaborate!
Is there a rule you have to burn all the candles at the same time . maybe light 1 or 2 ? A small chain like on single one will lower it also .
burn one candle at a time. will last 27hrs instead burning all three. getting only 9hrs total
Rolando Perez then just spend a third of the money and by the single candle unit. This is not worth it
I am looking forward to buying the single candle. $1 for 27 hours will last me 3 eight hour nights. Any stores that sell the single one and how much are they??
Wet Willy. Thanks for the video. I'm going on a long hike / camping excursion. This looks like a perfect lantern for several uses. Your information is biased and incorrect at best.
"Do candles produce carbon monoxide?
The two gases that are produced when a wax candle is burned are carbon dioxide and water vapor. In the chemical reaction taking place in a burning wax candle, the paraffin in the candle and the oxygen in the air are the reactants, and the carbon dioxide and water vapor are the products."
Horrible review by a grouchy misinformed dude. Don't Listen! Buy the UCO Candlelier! Comes in wonderful colors. Burn one candles at a time or all three for more light and heat. Youll love it! 99.999% of people do - Wet Willy doesn't obviously.
It looks like the Pros outweigh the Cons according to comments so I have purchased this to use in my Platform bed in my pick-up truck for heat and light both. Also I have seen an option to use Shot Bottles and lamp fuel to fuel this also which looks promising. So I am satisfied with the UCO too. Oh yes you can make your own candles to fit this as well, a cheaper option that buying their candles.
a good old oil lantern burn hotter longer and the fuel is less then these candles.
@@gogereaver349and stinks and is more flammable, more carbon monoxide, toxic, etc. candles are simple and effective for what they are.
@@shamitoson only if you are running k1. they make odorless stuff now.
I have to agree with a lot of your viewers, Willy! Your review is biased for sure. Your biggest complaints are, you can't hang it in your tent because it works well, aaaaand it might cost you as much as 3 bucks to KEEP WARM!! I spend much of my time in northern Alberta and the Yukon and this light/heater would work just fine. And do some research, candles don't give off carbon monoxide!
this unit saved my ass more then I care to admit ,,buy one people don't listen to the interweb!!
Dude, you are just missing the point of this thing. People like candlelight dinners even though they have electric lights in their ceiling, right? Same idea, only for outdoors. Set one of these in the middle of your picnic table when you are out car camping, or hanging out on the deck with friends after dark. That is mainly what it is for - to create a nice atmosphere. Yeah, you can use it when the power goes out, and you can boil water (eventually) by putting a pot on top of it, but there are a lot better ways to do both of those things. If you were to run it constantly, it gets expensive, but how many car camping trips do you take a year?
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I think it’s important to remember the physics and mathematics of it. When you say someone could boil water on it, it’s important to remember that we’re only talking about a small quantity of water. A candle simply doesn’t generate enough BTUs to boil much water at all.
Great product - very happy with mine. Highly recommended:)
(Sorry it didn't fit your particular niche.)
not really made for back packing. but for car camping, outdoor on patio,or for ambiance in the house they can't be beat. As for the price of the candles , the old adage is, If you want to play you have to pay. I have three of the candleliers, and I love them, use them in my houre quite a bit. Nice peaceful light
Can't believe so many dislikes on such a straight up honest review. Most reviews are tainted by the person pushing it because they feel obligated to for one reason or another. This one is clearly legit.
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@@wildwillyprepper alot of diy rather then just getting a oil lanturn.
I love mine! I have both the single and triple candleiers. They work great and are such an ingenious design. The little one is good in tents. The big one is great for heating up your coffee. Best survival lanterns yet.
* Special note if you have pets: use beeswax candles to be safer around birds and parrots. Regular candles make dangerous fumes for pets.
Light 1 at a time , it saves the need to replace a candle that does not really last 9 hrs. They both have their niche.
Don't leave me hangin'. What are the alternatives?
These are great but I agree the candles are way too expensive. If you have a link for cheaper ones, please share.
If you are the kind of prepper who believes in the worst case scenario and the threat of EMP wiping all electronics out including battery powered lanterns , these candle lanterns are invaluable. A wise prepper will have both battery powered and oil/candle powered light sources
I can tell by your accent that you’re Canadian. You also made reference to winter camping and condensation freezing. So I think the issue is that you live and camp in an arctic or subarctic climate. Your complaints seem related to that. Here in south Texas, winter camping is much more comfortable and it’s a rare day when things freeze outside. So those candle lanterns may be better suited to use in warmer climates than the Boreal forest.
totallyfrozen I live in Texas still debating which size to purchase...
Where'd you get candles for $1each? And why couldn't you just use 1 candle v 3?
Hey folks, I'm a little late to the party but, I wanted to offer a quick tip. This is not ideal for a car emergency kit unless you only put it in the car during cooler weather. The candles will melt in summer heat unless you store it in an insulated container. I found that out the hard way after a camping trip where I didn't offload for a couple days.
I'm purchasing one anyway. There's not nine hours burn time - there's twenty-seven hours burn time when you use only one candle. If I need three candles, then I'll use three candles. Otherwise it has some versatility.
Will it be safe to heat up your tent when in cold wether? It won’t kill you with the carbon monoxide? I’m going to go on a national park trip for 1 month to couple states. I was thinking of leaving this on till it warm up the tent .
CHITO2800 you will be safe. Even in a four season tent all done up your fine. I’ve used mine lots last winter in car and tent
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100% does not pump out 5000 btu. maybe over 9 hrs. yes the top gets got enough to boil water but that heat quickly dissipates it would not burn down the tent.
This I really for hiking and tenting because it’s so light ,but not cheap ,but I like the idea of it for winter camping so I’m getting one right away 😜😜😎😏⛄️❄️☃️⛄️
You would carry that hiking?
What possible alternative is there to this two-on-one camp item that gives you heat and light and requires less ventilation than a wood burning or fuel stove. And you can heat up food or water on it. And you can always just light 2 candles instead of 3 if it's too hot. Set it up down on a table instead of hanging it . I think your video was unfair. You didn't compare it to anything else.
You are right and that makes it perfect for a emergency car kit.
For your home and or camp but an LED lantern and a small pocket butane stove. Both together cost less and both are more effective and cheaper to run then this.and besides, you don’t have to spend an hour cleaning out wax after it goes out.
I’ll make you a video for you
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I have this and it works great, I changed out the candles and made shot bottle burners, more heat and longer burn time. Also more light. It does get very hot along the top but that’s the point. I use a metal carabiner and chain with a deflector. It heats up a small tent, camper or car very well for about 10 hours using clean oil burners. Always crack a window but very little co. It could use a redesign so the heat is deflected out more. But it works great for small to medium size campers and tents with care.
What’s a shot bottle burner?
@@gp1971 it's an oil burner made it of those small shot bottles at the liquor store
@@christianhernandez7740 right on. Thanks For that.
@@gp1971 no problem, was honestly surprised no one answered you already. Taking one of these up to the Easter sierras. Hopefully will be taking some of the chill off. Take care brother.
@@christianhernandez7740 Have a great time! And thanks again.
You using candles yeah they’re going to be expensive. If you think about it, you make them on your own for two dollars can you tell me which one is worth it?
Go to a candle making shop, buy the right shaped moulds, some wicks and the wax and male a whole batch.
what are the other better options?
My question exactly! I'm car camping in the winter as part of my transport job--researching good, safe, cheap ways to keep warm. Please tell me what the better options are?
Must be a competition
Against this
People are making their own candles from the steel tubes that comes with it. And from PVC pipe molds.
Actually you can create oil lamps from alcohol bottles or other items that last longer and don't make wax waste and it IS a good cheap way for emergency heat especially in apartments with no fireplaces and the fact that you can also heat up food and water etc on it is an additional bonus. Have to disagree with you on this one though people in tents should keep what you say in mind. Take care.
Ima gonna buy one for winter suv camping. Propably keep it in the drink holder and have a fan circulating temp
1:30 Use 3 carabiners to hang it in your tent. Problem solved.
$3 for 9 hours of 5,000btu is a steal. There's literally nothing that can do that at this size and price. The next best option are the $80 little buddy heaters that are too big to carry and use propane tanks that are WAY more expensive and heavier than candles. After all that you're getting only 5 hours of 4,000btu for $5. Plus you have no stove top. Plus that heater costs double what the Candlelier costs. That's also the lightest and cheapest propane set up available... The deluxe Candlelier fits in a 10L pouch (with room to spare) on my 50L bag.
If is not applicable to the car then what will be? Thanks
I have tried the beeswax candles... they do have a longer burn time... but it is very difficult to clean off because the wax seems harder and they are not much brighter.. they very expensive and not worth it to buy them ..just my thoughts..oh.. and they dont burn well in the cold even making it harder to clean..
Boil then lantern when you're done.
When it gets too cold..get a motel room .. its best and healthier to stay warm
I use high quality 8 hour tealights set atop the candle holders. They fit snugly in the lantern. I get them for a little less than $20/250 candles on Amazon. If you don't need a lot of heat, light 1 or 2. Better to have the option to get more heat/light.
Hello, I don't know if you will see the comment, but do you have a link? Looking for alternative or suggestions before buying the kit of UCO
Sounds like a contradictive review...I will be buying one after reading all the positive comments.
I like the collapsible one. Good to see you up and about again!
if there is no electricty, batteries will deplete and you will have nothing unless you have a solar battery option. this 3 candle heats and give light. it also will heat snow or water to purify. to get 9 hours at the cost of about $3.50 per (3) its hard to compete i think. i appreciate you comment about hanging the candelier too close to the top of anything. this is logical and like that you point it out. your title is click bait and i clicked on it (lol) and learned a little something but in general consider your comments narrow minded as there are so many pluses with this thing even though you are stuck on a few negatives that affect you but probably not others.
There is no way in hell that 3 candles produce 5000 BTUs. That’s as much as my Coleman heater, which can heat my whole living room during a Michigan winter power-outtage. A dozen candles couldn’t do that.
No, it is more like 250 btu/candle so about 750 btu. Not sure who started the 5000 claim. That is the output of a 1,500 watt space heater.
5000 Btu is the total heat over the entire burn time of the three candles. It is not 5000 BTU per hour
Vincent Quinn Ha! Well THAT makes more sense! So it produces almost as much heat as a Yorkshire terrier. 🤣🤣🤣
@@vinquinn Well that is a strange metric. About 556 btu per hour. I guess it might be a bit more using beeswax candles. Sterno is about 2500 btu / hr.
You are absolutely right 1 THIS IS A PIECE OF JUNK !
Not just because you are Canadian, your voice sounds just like Nate from The Canadian prepper
Your kinda being to biased, say the good things about it too....
good news vehicle emergency kit is exactly what i was looking for i live in IOWA winters are cold and my trucks are old
It’s because the bell is made out of metal and it heats up and you need a chain. You should be using that stuff sheet near flammable plastic material????? Nothing I’m confused by that like common sense as to be using hot material near tent, OK?
Single candle has overpowered spring that causes cock-eyed candle when 2/3 burned. Melts and fire hazard.
The new uco candle lanterns are made in China and suffer from springs that are too weak. Sometimes you get a bad batch of candles too.
My batteries, don’t even keep my headlamp charged for four hours and my batteries or seven dollars a piece
I still like the Candlier when everything is said and done.
Might be good for van life conversions
exactly the reason I bought one...
Add your own chain and hook to adjust the length front the ceiling of the tent.. boom problem solved.
Oh yeah there is no rule that you have to burn all three candles at once. Want it to last longer urn only too, or "Gasp" light only one of the candles.. boom cost efficiency problem solved.
He just nitpicking and hating you guys.. I own this and it is awesome especially if you buy a wood stove burning fan you can really stay warm in a pinch.
I agree I own both plus the tealight, I bought for home and SUV, I 3D printed molds so beeswax material costs .50 cents per candle. With (2) 200w panels and the Jackery 1000, I'm more likely to use LEDs.
Beware. I bought one and substituted little shot bottles with parrafin oil and wicks per another youtube. It was hanging on a chain in a shed, fortunately unlit. I accidentally bumped the bottom while moving a level and was shocked to see the bottom and all glued in bottles fall to the floor. I was sure I had twisted the ratchet bottom on properly, so I took a closer look and was shocked again to see that the so called locking mechanism was not interlocking, but only several small bumps of metal. Twisted past these bumps it is nevertheless very easy to just pull the lamp base straight off, or in my case bump the bottom and have it fall apart. Beware.
The candles cost @ $2-3 each as of late November 2021.
Your title is very misleading. The candlier doesn't work for your specific application. You make it sound like the build quality of the product is poor. You should change your video title.
Just repurposed the candle with oil and metal shield as explained by another YT. Plan on using in my camper van
I saw that video before this one. Thought about it for my Sprinter camper!
Hold on 3 bucks for 9 hours or 15 for batteries and who in their right mind would buy this to hang in their tent great product if u buy it for what it's intended for like camp light and not to run all night
Icon designed this specially for tent camping in winter. Regardless it is a waste of money.
+ARagingBuddhist the single candle was introduced for sleeping out in winter. As they became more popular people wanted something bigger and better then the single flame.
This unit is not cheap to run or provide huge light. It does however heat water.
This is a novelty light kind of like the Swiss Army knife with 50 things on it.
It can be used but isn't practical
It's a heater and a light, your LEDs won't heat your tent, got a problem with the cost of candles just make your own.
I use mine and only run one candle no problem. Need to heat water run all 3 candles.
the wind generator might be more hassle then worth lots wood recycled today
A dollar each and you think it’s too expensive? How cheap can one be?
Let me see, three bucks a day to light things up or spend 8.00 on D batteries that will run a UST 60 day lantern for at least 60 days straight!
the fan is in a constant state of being hit by shit
First review that I found that said DONT BUY IT
I absolutely love mine. You don't have to burn all the candles at the same time. I burn 2 for about an hour before bed time to warm up my 3 person tent and it's good to get me through the night in freezing conditions (your tent may vary ).Candles only cost about a buck a piece. Cheaper than gas canisters. As far as hanging it. There are a million obvious and easy fixes for the short handle problem. A little sturdy wire or even an old wire closet hanger bent into shape and problem solved. The product works 100% as it is supposed to. It's just not what you want or need.
Hi Michael
Where do you get them for a buck a piece? I would buy some if I could get them that cheap.
Thanks
It one of thoes glamping accessories fot hypsters with plenty of money
I love the Candelier.
Carbon monoxide lol
Most expensive per btu
Most toxic in small spaces
Most expensive per hour run time
One of the most Dangerous
In that case, why use one? 😏😏😏😏😏
Its good for RV cold weather though.
AussieJ T your right 100%
I used mine when I slept outside last night in my igloo
They are just just not a viable long term economic lighting solution
This item is better suited for the home. I would not carry it in a BOB.