{"id":8205,"date":"2011-12-13T02:30:04","date_gmt":"2011-12-13T09:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.backwoodshome.com\/blogs\/ClaireWolfe\/?p=8205"},"modified":"2011-12-13T02:30:04","modified_gmt":"2011-12-13T09:30:04","slug":"candle-lantern-nifty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clairewolfe.com\/blog\/2011\/12\/13\/candle-lantern-nifty\/","title":{"rendered":"Candle Lantern — Nifty!"},"content":{"rendered":"

I mentioned that one of my Christmas presents was some cool emergency gear from my Amazon wish list. To wit: A UCO Candle Lantern<\/a> from Industrial Revolution. (Note: All links in this blog entry are Evil Greedy Capitalist Amazon Associate Links.)<\/p>\n

Not just the lantern, but a lantern “value pack” including four 9-hour candles and a sturdy fleece bag. RJM, the mystery man who sent it, also added an extra pack of candles<\/a> and a reflector<\/a> — something I didn’t even know about.<\/p>\n

\"Candle<\/a><\/p>\n

I admit, when I put the lantern on my wish list back in 2010, I did it on a whim. You know me and cool flashlights. Well, I thought a candle lantern looked cool, too, so on the list it went, even though I wasn’t sure it would be all that useful.<\/p>\n

I was wrong. This little gadget is not only useful, it’s an elegant piece of design, as well.<\/p>\n

It’s nice and bright even without the reflector.<\/p>\n

\"Candle<\/a><\/p>\n

Even brighter with the reflector.<\/p>\n

\"Candle<\/a><\/p>\n

Some features to note:<\/p>\n

* Compresses to an easily carryable size (with candle inside) for camping, backpacking — or adding to a grab-n-go kit or bug-out bag.<\/p>\n

* Opens easily to its working height.<\/p>\n

* The candle is fitted into a very stable holder so you can carry the lantern safely.<\/p>\n

* As the candle burns down, a spring in the base pushes it up, keeping the wick at the proper level for burning.<\/p>\n

* The flame is extremely steady even when a light breeze is blowing and is almost light-bulb steady indoors.<\/p>\n

* A slot in the side of the lantern lets you see how much of the candle remains.<\/p>\n

I took a long candlelit bath last night with the lantern hanging by its chain from a shelf. Afterward, I checked the usage. Sure enough; those candles are likely to last the full nine hours.<\/p>\n

Very nice!<\/p>\n

Oh yeah. And it’s made in the USA for those who care about that. And Needs No Batteries! (Batteries: the bete noir<\/i> of people who love cool flashlights.)<\/p>\n

The only slight drawback I saw was that, to light it, you have to slide the glass wall down into the base. This requires a firm, but gentle, touch. If you got a little ham-handed with it, you might break the glass. But I think this is just something you need to practice and take care with to get the technique down.<\/p>\n

There’s also a delux lantern that burns multiple candles<\/a> and fancy 12-hour beeswax candles<\/a> if you prefer.<\/p>\n

Great gifts for any camper or prepper. A great gift for yourself. It was sure a great gift for me. \ud83d\ude42 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I mentioned that one of my Christmas presents was some cool emergency gear from my Amazon wish list. To wit: A UCO Candle Lantern from Industrial Revolution. (Note: All links in this blog entry are Evil Greedy Capitalist Amazon Associate Links.) Not just the lantern, but a lantern “value pack” including four 9-hour candles and a sturdy fleece bag. RJM, the mystery man who sent it, also added an extra pack of candles and a reflector — something I didn’t even know about. I admit, when I put the lantern on my wish list back in 2010, I did it…<\/p>\n

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