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I suggest heading to an REI or Outfitter that has a number of Brands to try. I started in Merril Moab’s, went to Altra Lone Peaks and loved them but...

I guess my wood burning stoves in my hot tents is a no-no.

I love UCO lantern in a shelter, especially when I am alone. also nice on a tree limb at camp, just for effect. I don't use it in a tent...

I'm a retired firefighter. I don't even have candles in the house.

I am not a fan of open flame in a man-made fabric environment that would describe most tents used today. Watching videos of tents burning is...

A little common sense goes a long way! I've been using candles in my tents for years, make sure its secure and can not fall over. Never sleep while...

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One concern, and thankfully I never experienced it, is hitching rides into towns. I have heard of a few instances where a pickup stops, offers a...

My experience: I've used two different UCO candle lanterns for the reasons you describe. I've come to the conclusion that, for me, they aren't worth...

Comments section is getting some action, see link from Mt Squid’s original post. Please make yourself heard if you feel strongly one way or the...

yep, I lock my screen as well and adapted to laying on my side to read.

Chestnut Knob shelter was one of my favorites. Perhaps due to thinking I would get in after dark and instead making it with time to watch sunset...

I just shine my headlamp right into my eyes as bright as I can. Thusly blinded, I can’t read anything anyway, so I go to sleep. Seriously, I...

With the possible exception of 4 Pines I never felt leaving my stuff at a hostel was hazardous. And even there, it wasn’t in the end. Generally...

Congratulations, Gambit, you're getting very close to the Trace's end!

+1. My water bags and alcohol fuel bottle stay outside at the foot of the tent.

that's all i used for 16,000+ miles on the AT. i put a candle lantern candle on an upside down sierra cup. don't need no stinkin' fancy headlamp :D

I also used the candle lantern in my tent. (still have a couple somewhere in gear box) I would hang the lantern about a foot below the top of the...

I also have a candle lantern which is safe to use in a tent. Open flame, no way no matter how careful. It also makes for a nice imitation campfire...

I put a shirt over my pad and stuff my pillow into it. The shirt keeps the pillow in place. When I want to be propped up a bit more I just stuff...

A little dated, but here's what I found in my section hike notes from back in 2015: 1)Laurel Creek Va 615 gravel road. Maps show camping available...

Thanks for the kind words! We do what we can.

I've learned about the candle-in-a-tent trick to warm it up a bit, ages ago while at the Boy Scouts (but, we didn't use it then). Some 30yrs ago...

I gave up trying to prop up in the tent for reading. I simply set the sreen rotation to "off" and lay on my side for reading on the smartphone. ...

A tent can completely burn in 60 seconds. An open flame in a tent is not worth the risk.

Well a fire extinguisher is a bit heavy to carry but have an escape plan. If in a floored tent have a sharp knife to allow you to escape your tent if...

Because the electronic options neither heat the tent nor reduce humidity. Yes, there is some risk. But used cautiously, candles do have a place.

While folks might think candles can be used in tents safely, the potential for fire is certainly not zero. You could easily fall asleep, knock the...

Other pics--- A little nub glues easily to a piece of paper for final burn---snuff out before finishing. Keeping a journal at 10F is easier...