Anyone who has dropped their Mini-Bic lighter into a puddle or wet vegetation is all too aware on how difficult it can be to light afterward. A handful of old-school matches in reserve might mean that you still enjoy a hot meal or brew.
Three Points of the Compass has recently been checking the various backpacking lanterns from the gear locker. On a grey winter's day, time was taken out to service two UCO candle lanterns.
The UCO Candle Lantern has been around for decades. It may be thought a little surprising that UCO have not produced more accessories in the past forty years. But what can you add to a candle lantern? Three Points of the Compass has a glance at what there is.
Three Points of the Compass has a lingering fondness for this piece of 'old school' technology. Undoubtably these lanterns still have a place today, if only as a means of embracing old technology that compliments new. The UCO lantern I have used most is the Original Candle Lantern+LED. Unsurprisingly, this is powered by… candle.
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