Candle lanterns - a fine addition to your kit!

[Codger_64]

I'll play Devil's advocate.
They don't offer much useable light.
The glass is fragile.
By the time you add this to a wilderness survival kit you probably have an entire backpack full of stuff for an afternoon hike.
I don't even carry one of these on overnight trips.
I consider it a superflous item that stores like REI ands EMS want you to buy becuase there is a good margin.
Leave it behind IMO.
There is having the right gear and then there is having too much gear.

I'll play Angel of Gearhead.

The light they give off is much better than a tealight or an open candle. When more light is needed, I turn on a flashlight.

The glass is enclosed in the metal cylinder when the lantern is not in use. But yes, glass is fragile. Perhaps some day they will find a suitable high-heat lexan. Until then, I'll just remember that the glass is fragile.

It isn't likely that I would carry it on an afternoon hike.

I like these on extended trips. Particularly where a bit of light and heat is appreciated in a dark cold tent.

I have no idea what the profit margin on these are, but no one convinced me to buy one many years ago or this replacement recently. IMHO, the candle lantern is high on bang for the buck, regardless of what the manufacturer and retailer make on them. They are cheaper than an inexpensive pocket knife.

If you like them and want to carry one, do so.

There is having the right gear for you and then there is the right gear for me..

Codger :thumbup:

 

[brians]

I keep one in each vehicle for emergency purposes. IMO, they are a real pleasure at camp.

 

[CSG]

Spooky, I don't think SW has the little ones, at least my local SW doesn't stock anything at this time of year but the standard size.

I always have one in my larger day pack. The whole idea of having a survival kit on a dayhike for me is in case the dayhike becomes and unplanned something longer. I also have a couple different flashlights in all my packs including keychain photons. The candle lantern is useful for all night light but not task specific light. I find the reflector pretty useless and quit carrying it.