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Family-sized candle lantern burns 3 candles for extra bright light--great for camping, picnics or power outages.
| Burn time (max flame): | 10:30 |
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| Light Intensity: | Unavailable |
| Weight: | 1 lb. 3 oz. |
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| Red | 36.95 |
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A feel-good lantern | |
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| This is a lantern people can feel good about using. It doesn't need any fossil fuels for operation, you don't need any batteries and it doesn't generate any waste (we use the burnt candle nubs for fire starters). I recently started using the more expensive beeswax candles in this lantern and have been even happier with it. They burn cleaner and last much, much longer (12-15 hours) than the standard nine-hour paraffin candles. This is a very sturdy, attractive light that requires very little maintenance (you have to occasionally clean out the melted wax and wipe down the glass globe). It's worth the weight and bulk to bring backpacking, especially if taking into an area where fires are not allowed. It can also double as a stove for boiling small amounts of water, so I think of it as a must-bring on any trip where survival could be a factor (or stoves could unexpectedly fail). It works equally well sitting on a table top as it does hanging from a lantern hook. For ultra-bright area light or camping with neophytes, you're probably still going to want a good-old-fashioned propane or battery lantern. And I wouldn't dare bring this into a tent! This light is perfect when you just want to set up a little area light for a long time, but obviously you cannot turn it on and off easily! The only way I can see adjusting this is by using one or two candles instead of three. The light is bright enough for playing games, reading, and for eating at the picnic table. | |
| Myra at REI on 09/22/2007 | |
gotta love USA quality | |
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| I have one, and I gave one to my parents. They were skeptical at first, but now they use it on the porch every night during the summer. I use it on the deck. Gives enough light to move about without ruining the atmosphere with a blast of harsh light. With three flickering flames, it's as hypnotic as a fire--without all the messy ash to deal with. It incorporates an old-fashioned feel with streamlined performance. The spring-loaded candle tubes work perfectly and the candles burn evenly. You can't tell from the image or description, but there's a slot in the tubes that shows how much candle is left. Yes--be careful the housing above the flames gets hot. Use common sense and you'll be fine. It is an open flame after all (on that note, I wouldn't even think about taking it in tent). This lantern puts out more light than you would think, thanks to the light reflected by the housing above the flames. If you're familiar with the mini Uco, the Candlelier is 3x as great. Well, not for backpacking, but certainly for RVs, car camping or backyard lounging. | |
| bykeNgo at REI on 01/27/2009 | |
Great Light Source! | |
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| I have had this item for many years and it has performed up to expectations. As mentioned in previous reviews, do not use in tents and if you do, do not leave it unattended because even though it gives off ample light, it can get very hot, especially on top. Candles work as expected and are fairly reasonably priced. To me, it was well worth the money. | |
| Hope Valley Hiker at REI on 04/17/2009 | |
Nice little lantern | |
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| I like this lantern bought it to take while bike touring... it's still cold to go out touring up north so in that regard not sure of performance... however it worked well at home, and hope it will work well on tour. Things I didn't like is that it is not as compact as other lanterns but thats the only thing I didn't like. | |
| biker23 at REI on 03/10/2008 | |
It's just cool, that's all ! | |
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| There's just something fun about it. If there is any drawback to it, it's how hot that flame guard can get ... holy cow -- watch out once the candles been burning a while ! It is also a viable heat source inside a tent during colder weather. I wouldn't go to sleep with it on though, that's for sure. | |
| Michael from Maryland at REI on 09/22/2007 | |
