The backpacking that we were in (MSR Mutha Hubba) had more than adequate ventilation, the inner layer is about 50% mesh so there was definitely plenty of fresh air circulating. It is perfectly suited to backpacking, mountaineering, snow camping and similar outdoor pursuits and simple to maintain and operate. Excess or spilled wax can be removed from the lantern by chipping or scraping it off with a blunt object. I felt that it did take the chill off the inside of the tent a little, but in all honestly the warmth that was felt was probably more psychological than physical. I don’t want to get into an argument about whether you feel it is safe or not to use one of these candle lanterns inside a tent, I just want to report our experience and findings when using it.

I’m actually quite looking forward to using it wild camping over the winter months during those early long dark evenings, I’m sure it will make us feel really cosy, warm and maybe even damp free.The Candlelier Candle Lantern is best for car camping, home and patio use (including emergency and power failure use), and is excellent for larger groups when backpacking and winter camping. Looking for UCO candle lantern replacement parts or have other questions about keeping your collapsible candle lantern in good condition? A bit weird at first coming from a safety perspective, but it didn’t take long to become comfortable around it and more confident that nothing dangerous was likely to occur. The candle burns slowly and efficiently as it sits in a spring loaded tube that gently pushes the candle upwards as it burns.

The classic, long-burning collapsible candle lantern that has provided warm, natural light to thousands of outdoor enthusiasts since 1982, the Original Candle Lantern is still a most popular model.The lantern hangs on a metal chain so that it is away from the ceiling of the tent and there wasn’t any hot liquid wax pouring out of the bottom, it was all rather uneventful (despite my initial concerns). I have experienced condensation inside a tent, even ice but the temperatures we experienced in Scotland did not cause us any condensation problems. The chimney quickly and easily slides down inside the lantern to give the user instant access to the candle area. The UCO candle lantern is designed to be safe for use inside tents, offering a warm glowing light, reducing damp/condensation and acting as an insect repellent too (when using citronella candles). Once lit, the chimney slides back up into its original position - providing wind protection for the candle flame.