Bears n' beeswax are only a problem if the bears are out and about when you are using said beeswax products. If using in Winter most normal bears should be sleeping away their honey dreams. Beeswax candles last longer, drip less, and burn relatively smokefree than parrafin types IME. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />

A small candle lantern's weight is a small price to pay for the comfort it gives in return when out in Wintery conditions, as it's been said above.

'Early Winters', now there's a brand that if you know who they are/were, then you've been backpacking and camping at least as long as I have <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />