Exotac candleTIN 100% Beeswax Candle

The Exotac candleTIN is a 100% beeswax candle made in house in Atlanta, Georgia, available in two tin sizes (Small and Large) and two wick burn styles (Hot and Slow), with three wicks per candle. Size and wick choice together set the candle's character: a sustained light source burning up to 30 hours, or a compact heat source capable of pasteurizing or boiling water. Choose your size and burn style at checkout.

One Wick Choice, Two Completely Different Tools

The Hot-burn wick runs hotter than a standard candle wick. With all three wicks lit, the tin generates enough concentrated heat to dry damp tinder, pasteurize water, or bring a small container of water to a boil in an emergency. This is a meaningful capability when fuel is limited and a stove is not available. The tin itself gets hot during full three-wick operation, so handling with care is required.

The Slow-burn wick trades heat output for endurance. A single wick on the Large Slow candleTIN burns for up to 30 continuous hours, making it a practical light source during extended power outages or multi-night camps where battery reserves need to be conserved. Lighting one, two, or all three wicks lets the user move along the burn-time curve to match conditions.

Beeswax Performs Where Paraffin Fails

The candleTIN uses 100% beeswax, petroleum-free and made in house from start to finish. Beeswax burns cleaner than paraffin and, critically for a candle stored in a vehicle kit through winter, does not crack in the cold the way paraffin can. A candle that survives temperature swings intact is one that is actually ready when needed.

Reusable Tin Built for a Kit

The Small tin uses a screw top and the Large uses a slip top; both protect the candle in transit and can be repurposed once the wax is gone. The durable tin format makes the candleTIN a practical fit for a vehicle emergency kit, a pack, or a go-bag alongside a lighter or ferro rod. It is covered by Exotac's lifetime warranty.

Features

• Three wicks per candle: light one for efficiency, two for balance, or all three for maximum heat and light output.
• Two burn styles: Hot-burn for heat and emergency water pasteurization; Slow-burn for long-duration light up to 30 hours.
• 100% beeswax, made in house: petroleum-free, cold-resistant, and produced start to finish in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Two tin sizes: Small (screw top) and Large (slip top), both reusable and repurposable after the wax is gone.
• Lifetime warranty: covered by Exotac's limited lifetime warranty.

Specifications

California Proposition 65 Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide, lead, and lead components, which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Who This Is For and Isn't

The candleTIN suits overlanders, car campers, and emergency-preparedness builders who want a single candle that can serve as a light source, a tinder-drying aid, or a last-resort water-heating tool depending on how many wicks are lit. The beeswax construction and sealed tin make it a reliable choice for vehicle kits that live through cold winters.

The candleTIN is not a primary cooking stove and is not rated for open-flame cooking. The Small tin's 0.90-inch diameter does not fit standard candle holders sized for pillar or jar candles. The candleTIN Nano (tealight-size format) is a separate product and is not included.

Common Questions

What is the difference between the Hot and Slow burn styles?

The Exotac candleTIN Hot-burn wick produces more heat: with all three wicks lit it can pasteurize or boil water in a small container and dry damp tinder. The Slow-burn wick is optimized for endurance and light output rather than heat; the Large Slow candleTIN burns up to 30 continuous hours on a single wick. The burn style is chosen at checkout and cannot be changed after the candle is made.

How long does the candleTIN burn?

Burn time on the candleTIN depends on size, wick style, and how many wicks are lit. The range runs from 1 hour (Small Hot, all three wicks) to 30 hours (Large Slow, one wick). Intermediate options: Small Hot on one wick burns 6 hours; Large Hot on one wick burns 16 hours; Small Slow on one wick burns 12 hours; Large Slow on three wicks burns 10 hours.

Can the candleTIN actually boil water?

The candleTIN Hot-burn variant with all three wicks lit generates enough heat to bring a small container of water to a boil in a pinch. The tin gets hot during full three-wick operation; use caution when handling. This is an emergency capability, not a replacement for a dedicated camp stove.

Why does the candleTIN use beeswax instead of paraffin?

Beeswax is petroleum-free and burns cleaner than paraffin. It also resists cracking in cold temperatures, which matters for a candle stored in a vehicle kit through winter. Every candleTIN is made in house in Atlanta, Georgia, from start to finish using 100% beeswax.

Is the tin reusable after the wax is gone?

Yes. The Small candleTIN has a screw top and the Large has a slip top; both tins are durable and can be repurposed once the wax is consumed. The tin protects the candle during transport and storage, making it practical for a pack or vehicle emergency kit.