Anything that uses a battery is suspect in my book. I like the candle idea. I have a candle lantern sold by Early Winters (long gone). Looks like a UCO and it works great. I don't have to worry about getting wet or running out of power. It is bright enough to read by in my tent. I've also used it outside as a marker at night so I can see my tent site if I walk away from it.
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Don't get me started, you know how I get.