UCO Candle Lantern, Brass – Emergency Camping Gear with 15-Hour Candle
The UCO Original Brass Candle Lantern is a compact, collapsible lighting solution trusted by adventurers and preppers for over 50 years. Made from durable brass and equipped with a windproof glass chimney, this lantern includes one long-burning emergency candle that provides up to 15 hours of natural, reliable light—no batteries or charging required.
Whether you’re building your emergency kit or upgrading your camping gear, this timeless lantern delivers dependable performance for power outages, backcountry trips, and off-grid living.
Why You'll Love It:
- Includes One 15-Hour Emergency Candle – Clean-burning, steady light for outdoor adventures or storm prep
- Collapsible & Lightweight – Packs down small for backpacking, bug-out bags, or minimalist camping gear setups
- Windproof Outdoor Design – Glass chimney and spring-loaded system keep the flame burning evenly in any weather
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Solid Brass Construction – Durable and corrosion-resistant with a classic finish that improves with age
- Compatible with All UCO Candles – Use with UCO white, beeswax, or citronella candles depending on your needs
- Twist-Lock Base & Carry Handle – Easy to operate, safe to carry, and perfect for everyday preparedness
Trusted Camping Gear Since 1971
UCO Gear has been making original candle lanterns for over 50 years. Our products are designed in Seattle for campers, hikers, and emergency preppers who need light they can trust—anytime, anywhere.
Specifications
- Dimensions (closed): 4.25 inches high x 2 inches diameter
- Dimensions (extended): 6.5 inches high
- Weight: 6.4 oz (181 g) with candle
- Materials: Painted aluminum body, glass chimney
- Candle Type: UCO 15-hour emergency candle (included), or beeswax/citronella (sold separately)
Free shipping on orders over $50 and will ship within 1 business day
USING CANDLE LANTERNS
To prevent fire, keep burning candle within sight. Never burn a candle on or near anything that can catch fire. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide, soot and other combustion by-products, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to http://www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Customer Reviews
Unfortunately, despite following instructions, the candle always leaks. Cleaning it is next to impossible and no solutions offered by UCO work. This is more of a headache than it's worth.
I purchased the original brass candle lantern with a 10 pack of the bees wax candles. Nowhere on any review have i seen negative results, but my results are terrible. The candles burn beautifully for the first 15 minutes or so then the flame reduces to a very poor quality flame and at around an hour of burn time the flame is completely gone with nothing but an ember on the wick, which does not extinguish but just continues to smolder. After i blow it out and let it cool then relight it the same procedure follows. I would not recommend this candle lantern with the bees wax candles (i haven't tried the white wax candles yet) all the reviews i've seen, people light the candle and let it burn seconds to minutes before blowing it out so it looks great initially and gets good reviews, but in reality is pretty much worthless if your looking for a piece of quality gear that you can count on to perform for an extended amount of time.
I have been using UCO candle lanterns from the inception of the company. I live/work in Panama as a field ornithologist and conservation scientist. Solar lights and generators don't work here for our rainy season, which is 6-months of cloudy weather! So we still use good old candles! The brass lantern is absolutely classic and has lasted us for YEARS. I still use it at home without electricity, in the field for camping/field work and for reading!
Nice design, clever and functional, the brass option is warm and cozy.
It's slightly heavier, but I like the look and feel of the brass body. A clever and timeless design.
Customer Reviews
Unfortunately, despite following instructions, the candle always leaks. Cleaning it is next to impossible and no solutions offered by UCO work. This is more of a headache than it's worth.
I purchased the original brass candle lantern with a 10 pack of the bees wax candles. Nowhere on any review have i seen negative results, but my results are terrible. The candles burn beautifully for the first 15 minutes or so then the flame reduces to a very poor quality flame and at around an hour of burn time the flame is completely gone with nothing but an ember on the wick, which does not extinguish but just continues to smolder. After i blow it out and let it cool then relight it the same procedure follows. I would not recommend this candle lantern with the bees wax candles (i haven't tried the white wax candles yet) all the reviews i've seen, people light the candle and let it burn seconds to minutes before blowing it out so it looks great initially and gets good reviews, but in reality is pretty much worthless if your looking for a piece of quality gear that you can count on to perform for an extended amount of time.
I have been using UCO candle lanterns from the inception of the company. I live/work in Panama as a field ornithologist and conservation scientist. Solar lights and generators don't work here for our rainy season, which is 6-months of cloudy weather! So we still use good old candles! The brass lantern is absolutely classic and has lasted us for YEARS. I still use it at home without electricity, in the field for camping/field work and for reading!
Nice design, clever and functional, the brass option is warm and cozy.
It's slightly heavier, but I like the look and feel of the brass body. A clever and timeless design.
