Candle lantern comparison

The folks at Go Fast and Light (gofastandlight.com) carry both the UCO Mini and Coughlans Candle Lantern, two direct competitors. They've provided a short comparison on their lighting page.

The Couglan is lighter and cheaper.

The UCO is better made (thicker metal, glass, hooked hanger). The UCO has a larger glass surface area to let out more light. The UCO is more stable on a table top (weighted base with candle lock). We trust the locking mechanism on the UCO better (does not self open). The UCO can be handled by the base during use (Coughlan gets too hot). The UCO has a catch basin to prevent wax spills. The UCO locks the candle in place, Coghlan's moves freely inside the case. UCO has more options (reflectors, cases). The UCO has a better guarantee.

So ... it depends what you are looking for - light and sufficient, or a longer lasting, better designed, more livable alternative in the UCO. Both have their place.