I'v been using one since 1972. I got the Brass one , heavier but I like Brass items. It is tarnished ( I don't polish it ) from years of use but is still like new. It is a permeate item that goes each time I go camping , canoeing or backpacking. I hammock camp and enjoy the soft light from it while in camp. The few times I have tent camped it adds a nice glow to the tent and in cold weather does offer some additional heat. It's a lot safer and easier to use then a open candle inside a tent.
The candle isn't as bright as any of the LED lanterns but they make the tent interior more comfortable due to the burning of condensation in the tent. Some times the old gear is still the best gear.
I would put the heat output at about 60-80W. That's equivalent to having a second person in the tent. The top plate of the lantern gets very hot, so using it suspended in the air is a good idea to prevent burns. I dip smaller diameter inexpensive candles repeatedly until they are the right size for the UCO.
a couple down blankets covering the walls and ceiling of a small tent with minimal ventilation and a couple of these candle lanterns and i would think you would be pretty warm.
Funny mine only came with a little pile sack but with a chain, lol. It is about 15 yrs old. I remember the old folding lanterns with mica windows. Chhers
@Hiker J bought one quite a few years ago. Love the thing. It actually does take the chill out of the tent. Not saying it is a sauna but just a tad warmer.
Ya I love mine. I have been wanting to put a small clay pot on the top to retain some heat and maybe burn off a little more moisture on the walls. Going to test it out this winter and will probably share it in a video.
A single UCO candle lantern produces (according to my measurements) 200 ppm ft³ of CO per hour, while producing about 60 watts. A completely sealed volume of 20 ft³ will rise to 10 ppm of CO in 1 hour, while consuming ~ 15% of the oxygen. Believe it or not, this is an excellent power-to-CO ratio compared to a propane stove for example.
So, just watching bushcraftbartons and he was saying that the UCO candlesticks will fail during the winter. They will not burn to the night because there is some kind of condensation that occurs. Has this happened to you?
No where near enough oxygen being burnt by that bud. Enough air will creep in through zips and bits of the tent. They reckon a candle is about 40watts of energy and you can allow free air to support about 7kw in a decent sized room.
I've seen several stories about deaths by candle in tents. Don't believe them. Several people think a window needs opened whenever a candle is burned in house.
I'm getting one soon for my nuclear fallout survival kit due to the fact it may become nuclear winter with this little guy my German Shepherd plus me I think this would warm up my tarp shelter in no time
where are you getting 1800 from? its total BS since 1000Watts is about 3500btu~. a tealight candle is 32watts and a normal tall thin candle is 80watts. *at most the UCO is 100watts witch is about 341btu*
Francois Dupont your analysis is correct. The 1800 btu is roughly the total heat output of the candle over its burn time, not the btu/hr rate that you properly provide.
Many people do say it burns the tent and its made in China, also the make a hell of a mess inside the holder and you can't get it than off without boiling it in hot water ect. Also the candles are very expensive.
@@kingsoutdoors4379 maybe from the 70s but today is 2019, thats 49years ago. In the past stuff was build to hold, this days not anymore only becourse of Profits.
Yes , all the candles in a market is way over priced in general . So what I do is buy a bees wax and paraffin block from a local hobby shop and smear the butter inside wall of that metal tubing of this lantern . Tape up and make a water tight seal of bottom opening and side window openings of this candle magazine tubing with masking tape where the completed candle will be pulled out from . Pour the melted bees wax mixed with paraffin into tubing with a cotton string wick suspended from little toothpick tied in a middle of stick which positioned in a center on a bottom of the tubing with tapings . After it get cold and solidified I dip that into cold icy water bath and pull out the candle youve just made. It should be slide right off by pushing it . Repeat it's process and you will have almost infinite amount of perfect sized UCO candle stocks ready to rock your tiny world inside of your tent . You can mix a piece of a colored crayon melt of your choice into the melted wax batch then drop some citronella essential oils onto that melt and you can make citronella scented candles as well . When you are installing candle inside of your tent make sure you have a little opening for the air coming into the tent . Make sure the hanging point and tent fabric is far enough and not hot to the touch that would not burn or melt tent's fabric . And most importantly , you do mind when you move inside of your tent you install the candle that you won't bang your head with it or touch with it so you won't make any mess . Its just simple lessons to avoid possible fires and become a human torch a squirming worm with your melted sleeping bag which you are trapped inside at your campsite right in front of lots of audiences who might be hesitating to call a fire department because there will be no phone receptions to begin with or do anything to save you because their mind is totally mesmolized the crazy looking human bbq cooking scene and they must have all in shock because you are shouting for help and squirming like a flaming worm right in front of their eyes... 😂 . I usually don't keep it on lit while sleeping but some times I forget and dose off with it . But as you can see I know FIRE is no joke and I take all kinds of cautions when I'm installing this bad boy and in case I forgot all about it and fall off to sleep I've been never had any accident or suffocated with it. As you can see I'm still alive and well and not looking like an character of Freddy from an horror movie " nightmare of Elmstreet " LoL 😂😜
I'v been using one since 1972. I got the Brass one , heavier but I like Brass items. It is tarnished ( I don't polish it ) from years of use but is still like new. It is a permeate item that goes each time I go camping , canoeing or backpacking. I hammock camp and enjoy the soft light from it while in camp. The few times I have tent camped it adds a nice glow to the tent and in cold weather does offer some additional heat. It's a lot safer and easier to use then a open candle inside a tent.
I just bought a never used one in original tube with 24 dollar price sticker it is a 71 or 72... Love it!!!
So it's flameless?
@@eventsigil9176 Not flameless, but mostly enclosed.
The candle isn't as bright as any of the LED lanterns but they make the tent interior more comfortable due to the burning of condensation in the tent. Some times the old gear is still the best gear.
Just picked one up! Night has returned to the north, and I’m looking forward to trying this out. Take care.
I would put the heat output at about 60-80W. That's equivalent to having a second person in the tent. The top plate of the lantern gets very hot, so using it suspended in the air is a good idea to prevent burns. I dip smaller diameter inexpensive candles repeatedly until they are the right size for the UCO.
One of my favorite pieces of gear. Your duds look very nice together. Love the chapeau.
I was thinking about getting one of these, actually on EBay 2 hours ago searching. Looks like I'm getting one. Perfect timing for a video!
Yep sounds like it's time
I got one from Cabela’s. Absolutely love the candle lantern. I use mine year around good video
a couple down blankets covering the walls and ceiling of a small tent with minimal ventilation and a couple of these candle lanterns and i would think you would be pretty warm.
Funny mine only came with a little pile sack but with a chain, lol. It is about 15 yrs old. I remember the old folding lanterns with mica windows.
Chhers
Hey just wanted to say I really enjoy your contents happy trails ! You got a subsciber !
Very good idea, Thank you very much
@Hiker J bought one quite a few years ago. Love the thing. It actually does take the chill out of the tent. Not saying it is a sauna but just a tad warmer.
Ya I love mine. I have been wanting to put a small clay pot on the top to retain some heat and maybe burn off a little more moisture on the walls. Going to test it out this winter and will probably share it in a video.
@@HikerJ are you familiar with the cone reflector accessory? It's meant to reflect more of the heat down below.
How much heat would you say it let's off.
Very good, Thank you very much
Question do you have to worry about carbon monoxide emissions in the tent from that candle burning for 6 hours or so? Thanks!!!
Rasul Omar he hasn’t answered so I guess he died of carbon monoxide poisoning. 🤦♂️🤣
@@Cogzed LOL. RIP
A single UCO candle lantern produces (according to my measurements) 200 ppm ft³ of CO per hour, while producing about 60 watts. A completely sealed volume of 20 ft³ will rise to 10 ppm of CO in 1 hour, while consuming ~ 15% of the oxygen. Believe it or not, this is an excellent power-to-CO ratio compared to a propane stove for example.
Where does the burnt wax go?
With the overpriced Orginal candles most the time it burns away but sometimes it blocks the candle holder inside.
So this will stop or slow the condensation in a tent ? Super. Thanks for that information. Definitely will use this idea in the future
Depends on your size and how you breath but in a small tent it’ll keep it dry enough. For smaller folk it’ll keep you dry.
Great video very informative and helpfull
Great thank you
So, just watching bushcraftbartons and he was saying that the UCO candlesticks will fail during the winter. They will not burn to the night because there is some kind of condensation that occurs. Has this happened to you?
Get the paraffin candles. They work fine in cold weather.
i like a candle camping .. in winter
Bonjour
The uco lantern keep warm in the tent ?
They wont keep you warm but they help keep the frozen moisture off the inside of your tent overnight.
Ok Merci 🤗👍
Where can I get those bee wax candles?
On their website
Awesome idea, but I'd worry about carbon monoxide building up in tent while I slept. Thoughts?
I've used it many times. Tents are not air tight so it's not a problem.
No where near enough oxygen being burnt by that bud. Enough air will creep in through zips and bits of the tent. They reckon a candle is about 40watts of energy and you can allow free air to support about 7kw in a decent sized room.
I've seen several stories about deaths by candle in tents. Don't believe them. Several people think a window needs opened whenever a candle is burned in house.
I'm getting one soon for my nuclear fallout survival kit due to the fact it may become nuclear winter with this little guy my German Shepherd plus me I think this would warm up my tarp shelter in no time
Is that really a world you want to survive in? Last guy left - great job 👍
1800 btu that adds the heat of 4 people!
where are you getting 1800 from? its total BS since 1000Watts is about 3500btu~. a tealight candle is 32watts and a normal tall thin candle is 80watts. *at most the UCO is 100watts witch is about 341btu*
Francois Dupont your analysis is correct. The 1800 btu is roughly the total heat output of the candle over its burn time, not the btu/hr rate that you properly provide.
Thanks for the video! Tell me about your neck knife please. :O)
I made a video on the knife. It's a Esee Izula
@@HikerJ thanks!
I read in one review that Bears are attracted to Beeswax. Fact, or Fake? Just take the necessary precautions.
That is a really good point. I do not know if it's real or not
Only Yogi and BooBoo
mrwes100 And Winnie the Pooh
No .
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Many people do say it burns the tent and its made in China, also the make a hell of a mess inside the holder and you can't get it than off without boiling it in hot water ect. Also the candles are very expensive.
Mine from early 70s says made in USA on the packaging tube. On lantern says candle lantern and has a flame logo
It's solid brass
@@kingsoutdoors4379 maybe from the 70s but today is 2019, thats 49years ago. In the past stuff was build to hold, this days not anymore only becourse of Profits.
Boiling excess wax off is not as easy as placing lantern in freezer, once cold enough wax will easily flake off.
Yes , all the candles in a market is way over priced in general . So what I do is buy a bees wax and paraffin block from a local hobby shop and smear the butter inside wall of that metal tubing of this lantern . Tape up and make a water tight seal of bottom opening and side window openings of this candle magazine tubing with masking tape where the completed candle will be pulled out from . Pour the melted bees wax mixed with paraffin into tubing with a cotton string wick suspended from little toothpick tied in a middle of stick which positioned in a center on a bottom of the tubing with tapings . After it get cold and solidified I dip that into cold icy water bath and pull out the candle youve just made. It should be slide right off by pushing it . Repeat it's process and you will have almost infinite amount of perfect sized UCO candle stocks ready to rock your tiny world inside of your tent . You can mix a piece of a colored crayon melt of your choice into the melted wax batch then drop some citronella essential oils onto that melt and you can make citronella scented candles as well .
When you are installing candle inside of your tent make sure you have a little opening for the air coming into the tent . Make sure the hanging point and tent fabric is far enough and not hot to the touch that would not burn or melt tent's fabric . And most importantly , you do mind when you move inside of your tent you install the candle that you won't bang your head with it or touch with it so you won't make any mess .
Its just simple lessons to avoid possible fires and become a human torch a squirming worm with your melted sleeping bag which you are trapped inside at your campsite right in front of lots of audiences who might be hesitating to call a fire department because there will be no phone receptions to begin with or do anything to save you because their mind is totally mesmolized the crazy looking human bbq cooking scene and they must have all in shock because you are shouting for help and squirming like a flaming worm right in front of their eyes... 😂 . I usually don't keep it on lit while sleeping but some times I forget and dose off with it . But as you can see I know FIRE is no joke and I take all kinds of cautions when I'm installing this bad boy and in case I forgot all about it and fall off to sleep I've been never had any accident or suffocated with it. As you can see I'm still alive and well and not looking like an character of Freddy from an horror movie " nightmare of Elmstreet " LoL 😂😜