Lighting the way for outdoor enthusiasts since 1981, UCO provides high-quality lanterns, candles and storm matches that are designed especially for outdoor use. UCO’s claim to fame is their UCO Original Candle Lantern, which provides natural light in a lightweight and compact package. Through innovative, thoughtful design, UCO lanterns prove to be some of the most dependable, easy to use and backpacker-friendly candle lanterns and LED lanterns on the market today. UCO candle lanterns and UCO LED lanterns are both equally well-suited for outdoor adventures. Campers and backpackers know the importance of stormproof matches, and so does UCO. UCO matches are easy to light in a variety of weather conditions and UCO matches stay lit up to fifteen seconds, even after being submerged in water. Fear dark, dank situations no more — UCO candle lanterns, UCO LED lanterns and UCO matches light the way no matter the weather.