silentex

Firstly, my name is Justin. I've been creeping around the forums for the past few weeks, absorbing as much as I possibly can. This forum has been an absolute blessing . . . The amount of things I have learned will likely save me a substantial amount of money when it comes to taking this hobby to the next step. So, I can't thank you guys enough for sharing your experiences with everyone! I know the majority of threads in the candle sections are regarding HT, CT, etc . . . But, I'm going to throw something else out there. I'm an avid outdoorsman and spend quite a bit of time out in the woods. The thought of having a small candle to carry in my bag is one that I absolutely love. Essentially, this is where I'm at . . . I've seen existing candles out there that claim to be able to heat up enough to cook food and last a pretty good amount of time. But, I'm not entirely sure where to begin. This is my take: A) It would have to be paraffin. If the candle is going to be carried in a backpack in the Texas woods during summer, it needs to have a higher melting point. I'd think the 8oz flat tins double wicked would be the best bet. But what wick would give off the most light while still keep burn time down? And how hot do you typically think these candles are burning? It seems crazy to me that you'd be able to cook with them. Thanks guys and I appreciate all of the help!