Such a camping candle will help you quickly make a fire, with which you can easily cook food, boil water in camping conditions.
There are times when you urgently need to make a fire, and the firewood is either not available at all, or gets wet from the rain and is in no way suitable for making a fire. In these cases, this camping candle will help you out. A kind of analogue of dry alcohol for tourists.

Her virtues:

• - does not take up much space in the backpack,
• - will not leak, as it does not have liquid combustible fuel,
• - easy to manufacture and does not require expensive components,
• - waterproof and will not get damp, which is very important,
• - storage period is not limited,
• - safe, as it is not explosive and does not spontaneously ignite,
• - long burning time, which is perfect for cooking.

A great thing for winter fishing, where there is no firewood at hand.

What do you need to make a candle?

• - tin can;
• - any corrugated cardboard from boxes;
• - paraffin candles, household candles or briquettes of paraffin or wax.

Tools:

• - ordinary scissors or a round knife, as in my case, a ruler, a pencil, a container for melting paraffin.

Making a long-burning camping candle

We take a tin can, put it on the cardboard. This is necessary in order to determine the width of the strips into which we will cut the cardboard. There are two indicators here: if you take the width of the cardboard a little wider than the can, then the flame will burn more intensely, and if it is less, then the burning will be slightly worse, but more economical. It is up to you to decide which goals to use. I took a slightly wider banks.
In general, the cardboard will act as a wick in this candle.

Cut strips of corrugated cardboard.

We turn these strips into a “snail” and insert the jar.

It is not necessary to insert tightly, rather everything should be loose. Just put the twisted round.

We take a ladle or a pan. We put candles or briquettes of paraffin. We melt on fire.

Since I took candles - wicks float in paraffin. You can remove them, they are not needed.
Pour paraffin into a jar with cardboard in several parishes.

We fill it for the first time and wait a bit until the paraffin (wax) drains down the jar and soaks into the cardboard. Then repeat several times until the jar is completely filled.

At the final stage, we insert a wick made of the same cardboard into the center. With it, you can quickly light a candle.
We leave to cool. Despite the size, it will take a long time.

Candle test

I will put a pot of water on the bricks, and put a candle in the bottom. In field conditions, you can take long tin cans instead of bricks.

Purpose:

• Radiant heating.
• Lighting.
• Quick cooking on the go.
• Illuminated markings at night on a temporary landing strip for aircraft.
• Use in "fiery" show programs, torchlight processions, when shooting films in which, according to the scenario, a large amount of natural bright flame is required.
• Ski slope lighting.
• Illumination by living fire of the slopes of the mountains.
• Heating and light for emergency and rescue work in the cold season.
• Reserve source of heat and light in greenhouses, warehouses, large industrial premises.

"Lebedev's Fire" is compact, reliable, ignites from one match. It will be appreciated by fishermen, hunters, tourists.
It ignites and burns at any negative temperature.
It burns like gas - inside the cartridge there is a process of converting fuel into combustible paraffin vapors. The combustion of paraffin vapors is similar to the combustion of natural gas - the flame is large and clean.
By changing the configuration of the outlet, the height and shape of the flame are controlled. The outlet can be round, square, slit-like, or consist of a system of holes of different shapes and sizes. For cooking, a divider similar to a divider for gas stoves is used - the flame becomes low and large in area.
Lebedev's fire 0.3/2
Flame height: 0.3 m.
Burning time: 2 hours.
Weight: 0.8 kg.
Diameter: 100 mm.
Height: 140 mm.

The discovery of Lebedev for domestic tourists, extreme people and supporters of outdoor activities is still little known. This unique development impresses with its simplicity of design, safety and versatility. The invention itself is only 10 years old, but those who have already become acquainted with the advantages of this innovation are unlikely to give it up.

There are three types of portable fires on the market now. Basically, they differ only in power. The stores sell devices with a flame of 20, 30 and 50 cm, but the manufacturer offers to make custom options that give out fire up to 2000 mm. All commercially available models are rated for 120 min. work.

Appearance, design and content

The smallest Lebedev fire is an 80 mm cone, with a bottom diameter of 75 mm and a weight of 170 g. The walls of the cone are made of ordinary foil. Two other models have the shape of a cylinder with dimensions of 140x100 and 300x100 mm and a weight of 0.7 and 1.5 kg, respectively. The tubes are made of tin. All three products have a paper wrapper with recommendations and instructions for the user. The wrapper is easily torn off by pulling on a special thread. There is a special hole on the bottom side of the product, which is designed to create natural draft, which contributes to a good supply of oxygen and maintaining a given flame level.

To light wickless candles, you need to tear off the protective paper circle, under which a surprise awaits us. At first I did not understand what was hidden inside the sleeve, but then I discovered that it was an emergency supply of matches wrapped in waxed cloth. Portable bonfires are set on fire at the top and after 3-5 minutes they give an even flame. Inside is a mixture of various solid paraffins and sawdust. When set on fire, the filler begins to melt and, supported by natural draft oxygen, releases vapors. These fumes burn almost like natural gas.

When using the invention, it is necessary to adhere to certain security measures. The sleeve becomes very hot during operation, and therefore it must be placed on a fireproof support. The smallest variation is optimally placed in a travel mug, the average Lebedev candle model 0.3/2 and 0.5/2nd modification can be placed on the ground, in a bucket, a plate, and so on. Bonfires are extinguished with earth, water, snow, or by covering them with a flat metal object. After extinguishing, the device must not be touched for some time so that the paraffin hardens. The cinder can be lit and extinguished until the filler in the cylinder is exhausted.

Advantages and disadvantages of cartridges

Strengths:

• All three variants of autonomous light and heat sources are extremely convenient for transportation, storage and use. Containers with paraffin can be dropped, hit, poured with water, and nothing will happen to them. They can even be transported on planes, buses and trains. The only thing that should not be done is to violate the integrity of the foil walls of the small cones and the tin walls of the large and medium cylinders.
• Resistant to sharply low and high temperatures, wind, water and snow. Wickless candles work equally well at +30 and at -50 degrees Celsius. They withstand fairly strong gusts of wind, moderate rain and snowfall.
• A solid propellant cartridge gives more heat and light than a tourist gas stove, not to mention explosive gasoline, kerosene or dry alcohol.
• When the filling mixture is exhausted, the foil or tin can be thrown away instead of being taken home, as is the case with camping stoves.
• The development can be used for decorative (fire shows, street racer track, festivals and picnics in nature, landscape lighting), rescue and repair purposes, and heating.

• If you go on a short hike, then, in principle, you can stock up on small lights that weigh almost nothing and do not take up much space in your backpack. However, for long trips, it is easier to stock up on cylinders. In this case, it is difficult to complete your backpack with large and medium sleeves.
• When heating enclosed spaces or tents, it emits a specific smell.
• In the conditions of a camping trip far from civilization, it is easier to buy or fill gas cylinders than to discover as yet little-known devices.
• Unlike a tile, which already has a divider and a boiler stand, an outdoor candle requires additional equipment in order to cook food on it.

We draw a conclusion

After all of the above, it becomes clear that Lebedev's small fires can replace burners well on short hiking trips. Medium and large autonomous light and heat sources are good if you go on a trip, hunting or fishing by car.

The dimensions of the cartridge are 0.3 / 2 and are ideal for heating and lighting the meadow during a picnic and a halt. Fans of wild rides and impromptu competitions in cross-country, street racing or free-ride, orienteering will be able to quickly mark the track and create the right atmosphere with the help of Lebedev's candle 0.5/2 - this super-survivable useful life hack.

In all three charges, the claimed flame height lasts about 90-100 minutes, and then it starts to burn not so high. Unlike a burner, large sleeves make it possible to quickly warm up in case of frostbite or send a distress signal.

In a word, the products deserve attention and have already proven themselves well among tourists, fishermen and rescuers. You can buy fire of all three Lebedev sizes with delivery in Russia in our online store.

For heating and cooking in the absence of a fire, tourists, as a rule, use various liquid, gaseous and solid fuels based on hydrocarbons. In other words, alcohol, gasoline or diesel fuel, gas (in cylinders), dry fuel in tablets, etc. We will not dwell on the undeniable advantages of this or that combustible material, we will voice the problems:

Liquid fuel causes a lot of trouble. Canisters for him are quite voluminous and do not become smaller as fuel is consumed. A certain way out may be the packaging of liquid fuel in small containers, but the likelihood of leakage increases. In addition, a special device is needed to burn liquid fuel - for alcohol, a stove for gasoline or a special stove for diesel fuel. And it has to be carried regardless of whether there is fuel or not.

Gaseous fuels also require a special combustion device. In addition, tourists are forced to buy gas in special containers (cylinders) for quite a lot of money. In addition, there is the problem of recycling already used cylinders.

Dry fuel in tablets is almost ideal. Stored in a bag, calorific enough as a fuel. But all the advantages are killed by the price. Therefore, I use it most often "as a last resort."

Meanwhile, there is a very affordable and cheap fuel (fuel). This is the same paraffin (or stearin) that, probably, every tourist used in the form of candles. Its calorific value is at the level of other oil products (25-30 MJ/kg). The problem with using paraffin as a fuel is that it is difficult to ignite.

A paraffin candle burns without problems - put a match to the wick and you're done. However, everything is not so simple. Because paraffin in its pure form does not burn (like gasoline or firewood). Only its vapors burn! Therefore, paraffin is practically impossible to ignite without a wick, the flame from which initiates the evaporation of paraffin.

However, the use of paraffin as a "dry fuel" is very tempting. It is not expensive (35-45 rubles / kg), which is very acceptable for tourists, is available (sold in retail and wholesale - at least in the form of candles), does not leak (because it is solid at normal temperature), has no smell, not afraid of water, very heat-consuming, etc.

The main problem is to make it burn on its own, and not with a wick, like a candle. The fact is that during the combustion of paraffin on a wick, heat is released by an order of magnitude less than during the combustion of the same area of ​​paraffin by itself.

How to make a "tablet" of homemade dry fuel from paraffin and make it burn? Dry it, of course, only when it does not burn. The melting point of paraffin is in the region of 60-80 degrees, therefore, in the process of combustion, it turns from dry fuel into liquid and this must be taken into account.

To prevent the paraffin from spreading, combustion must take place in an airtight container. To do this, we need an empty tin can, preferably the largest possible area and as flat as possible.

Various sources suggest using various materials as a wick: corrugated ( Photo) and just cardboard ( Photo), cotton wool ( Photo), foam rubber ( Photo), multiple textile wicks attached to a wire, etc. However, it is worth cautioning against the use of synthetic materials for these purposes, despite the convenience of their use. When foam rubber is burned, for example, soot is released, which, when it enters the human mucosa, forms hydrocyanic acid. Don't poison yourself! A good option seems to be the use of a strip of burlap with a width equal to the height of the can, rolled up inside it in a ring or in a loose roll. The more uneven and ragged the upper protruding edge of the wick, the better.

We fill the jar with melted paraffin and lower our wick there. In one method, wood shavings are simply poured onto the surface of the molten paraffin. We shrink so that only part of the “wick” protrudes above the surface and let our jar cool. Fuel is ready!

In order to use the “pill”, it is enough to light the tops of the wick protruding from the paraffin. After a few minutes, the entire surface of the paraffin will light up and will burn fairly evenly until all the paraffin has burned out. The burning rate is about 1 cm per hour. Based on this, it is possible to make "tablets" of various thicknesses for various needs. For coffee, food or night heating.

For example, a jar with a diameter of 8 cm and a depth of 3 cm (150 ml) burns for about 3 - 3.5 hours with an even flame. Theoretically, during this time, it "gives out" about 1 kW of thermal energy (3600 KJ), which is enough to boil about 8-10 liters of water.

A special stove (even from a simple but larger tin can) will probably make it possible to use the heat of burning paraffin more efficiently and expand the possibilities of its use for various needs.

IMPORTANT!!! Do not try to extinguish burning paraffin with water!!! Getting even a small amount of it into burning vapors can have very sad consequences. For the same reason, a heated container with tea or soup should stand steadily above the burning paraffin.

The use of various paraffin impregnated materials (or mixed with paraffin shavings) as fuel is very promising.

Some of these methods, due to the cheapness and availability of materials, have been implemented as commercial projects and have found their application among tourists, hunters and fishermen.
One of these developments is the Candle "Fire of Lebedev"

Materials used:

1. Konstantin Timoshenko. Homemade dry fuel. Fuel for tourists. Paraffin as fuel for a homemade stove.http://delaysam.ru
2. Crimean Fox. alternative fuel.http://crimeafox.blogspot.com
3. ElDuche - Denis. Wax burner and waterproof matches. Personal experience.http://nepropadu.ru

I saw an article, I bring it to you for general development, so to speak. so that they know how to warm themselves on a long hike.

Lebedev's Fire 0.2/2 (also known as Lebedev's Candle, also known as a fuel cartridge in the form of a long-flame candle) is a powerful source of heat and light with a flame height of 0.2 m. It is not afraid of rain, cold, wind and bad weather. Suitable for hiking, tourism and survival.
They can: make a fire even from damp firewood (burning time 2 hours), warm up (without any firewood and a fire), cook hot food, boil water, dry wet things, give an emergency or distress signal, warm up the engine crankcase, use it as a torch and many many others. Especially it can come in handy in rainy and frosty weather - after all, Lebedev's fire does not depend on temperature and humidity! In other words, Lebedev's Fire is almost like a "pocket fire", which is most welcome for a frozen tourist.
Lebedev's fire is a special case with solid fuel inside, which is ready to be kindled at any moment. Technologically, this is a "cartridge" "charged" with solid fuel (compressed paraffin), which is not afraid of weather conditions and is not sensitive to temperature.

Thanks to a special manufacturing technology, it is mechanically strong and, even if broken into small pieces with a hammer, will burn without losing a single calorie of heat. Like all solid paraffin candles, it does not require special storage conditions, it is explosion-proof and suitable for transportation by any type of transport. Lebedev's candle can be transported and stored in any position - it will not spill, leak or break, like liquid fuel or a gas burner cylinder.
Lebedev's fire does not emit odors and does not take up much space - it can be carried in the trunk of a car as a backup heat source. It will not spill like a canister of gasoline and will not spoil the upholstery of a car with a smell. For car enthusiasts, Lebedev's candle is a fire and warmth in any weather. This is a light during repairs or an emergency fire sign if you suddenly stood on the side of the road at night.
Also Lebedev's Fire is suitable for fishermen and tourists. Fire in a mug or in a small saucepan can be placed on the bottom of a rubber and any other boat, raft, multi-person tent. Lebedev's fire does not require batteries or a source of recharging, which compares favorably with lanterns. It is perfect for ice fishermen, as almost every story about ice fishing runs through the need for a reliable, portable and all-weather source of heat and light. Fire ignites and burns at any negative temperature.

Use outdoors or in large, well-ventilated areas. It is positioned as a portable fire and a long-flame outdoor candle.

Specifications:
- Flame height - 0.2 m.
- Burning time - 2+ hours
- Weight - 0.2 kg
- Sleeve diameter - 75 mm
- Sleeve height - 80 mm
- Composition: mixture of hard paraffins, wood sawdust.
- Store at temperatures from -50 to +30 degrees (at storage temperatures above +30 degrees, a slight softening of the product is possible without loss of combustible properties)

Peculiarities:
- Safe for transportation and transportation, non-explosive
- Burns at any negative air temperature
- Burns in any weather - even during rain and strong winds
- Does not sink in water
- Can be extinguished and re-ignited

Areas of use:
For heating tents
For illumination in marching and extreme conditions.
To kindle a fire
For fast food
For boiling water, cooking fish soup
As a light source for fishing, hunting, tourism.
As a heating source on boats, rafts, ice floes.
As a source of heat and light during emergency and rescue work.

For illumination of easy-going routes, ski slopes, hiking trails.
As a light marking at night, for example during racing races (drag, drift), temporary landing strip for aircraft or a landmark for mooring a boat to the shore
As a backup source of heat and light in greenhouses, warehouses, large industrial premises.
As a lantern / burner for autotravel - picnic (hot food) and repairs (with lighting) at any time of the year.

History of creation
The inventor of the street candle was the Russian engineer Gennady Mikhailovich Lebedev. The project to create it was launched in August 2006. In the process of working on it, various solid fuel, liquid, and combined fire sources were tested. The most suitable material for a candle was a combustible mass, which was based on paraffin, demonstrating a natural candle flame. By giving the mass an original shape, a wickless street candle was created, which, in its essence, was a unique fuel cartridge. It has become a real discovery in terms of ease of use and efficiency. This device, truly revolutionary in its kind, made it possible to obtain fire not only of a given height, but also of color and shape. The presentation of the Lebedev's Fire candle, having a flame height of 0.5 m, intended for domestic use, took place at the Grushinsky Festival in the summer of 2007. The universal "portable fire" attracted the attention of the Ministry of Emergency Situations and Disaster Medicine, organizers of fire shows and holidays, owners of restaurants and cafes hectares of fresh air, as well as fishermen, hunters, tourists and climbers.

Using Fire Lebedev in a mug
An outdoor candle can be used as an autonomous energy source that provides bright light and heating without the use of additional devices. Since at first it was conceived as a fuel cartridge, i.e., a replaceable cartridge, it is most convenient to insert an outdoor candle into a steel or ceramic mug or bowl. Why a mug? Because the sturdy handle makes it easy to carry. Sharing a mug and a candle allows you to get a mobile source of open fire in a few seconds.
Lebedev's fire in a mug can be placed:
. on wet ground, in mud or a small puddle
. on ice or snow
. on the floor in the tent
. to the garden during harvesting at low air temperature
. on a wooden table covered with a tablecloth
. on the shore of a pond while fishing
. on the dry or wet bottom of any boat
Since the bottom of the mug or other container will heat up during long burning, additionally use a ceramic or wooden stand or plate to avoid stains on the surface of the table. The heat reserve is 2.5 kW. At the same time, the burning time when using a mug increases to 3 hours.
The hermetic strong walls of the mug can not only protect against accidental fallout of ash, but also isolate the fire from wet earth and snow. If you tie a mug to a stick, paddle, ski, pole or branch, you will get a bright torch, which will increase the radius of illumination. A long stick will allow you to lift a candle into a mug several meters, which can be especially important for giving a light signal from a place overgrown with bushes.
To cook food under a suspended pot or pan, you need to put a container with Lebedev's Fire. With a large size of the pot and to speed up the process, when you urgently need to warm up with hot tea, it is better to place 2-4 mugs with a candle under the pot at once. A small saucepan can generally be placed directly on the mug. The clearance required for combustion (about 0.5 cm) between the bottom of the pan and the mug will be provided by a specially made metal burner in advance. One candle, burning at room temperature and without wind, can bring 400 g of uncovered water to a boil in a metal mug in about 13 minutes. To determine the required supply of candles when used in conditions different from those described, use the correction factors: wind speed, atmospheric pressure, air humidity, size, shape and area of ​​heated containers, the presence or absence of a lid, volume and heat capacity of the product, temperature conditions and duration of cooking .

Pros:
1. In calm weather, the flame is really 20 cm.
2. The flame burns much longer than the 2 hours declared by the manufacturer.
3. A great way to warm your hands.
4. Put on the center of an impromptu table and an atmosphere of home comfort immediately appears, while there is no need to shine the foreheads in each other's faces.
5. The first hour and a half can be held in your hands.
6. It is best extinguished with water and then can be used again (did not try it in frost). In no case do not try to extinguish the flame with an inverted mug !!! It will start to smoke so much that it will not seem enough!

Minuses:
1. Strongly smokes. It is not possible to use in a tent or an enclosed space.
2. It is not possible to heat the kettle without a windshield. The flame is blown away by the wind.
3. After you have extinguished an incompletely used candle, in no case should you throw it or wrinkle it, this will tear the internal protection and the granules will spill out, and you are unlikely to be able to restore the previous burning of the candle.
Taken from Survival. SV-BUNKER