The 115
Tri-wick · 115 hr · boils waterOne wick for light. Two for heat. Three to cook. The flagship runs almost five days straight without asking for anything.
$34
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// EIS-01 · Emergency illumination systems
Light for the end of the world.
Or a Tuesday power outage. WW3 Candles are tri-wick survival candles that burn up to 115 hours, boil water on demand, and wait patiently in a drawer for 30 years.
Prepared, not paranoid.
// Capabilities
Built to outlast the outage
FIELD-TESTED
CAP-01
115 hours of burn
Nearly five days of continuous light from one tin. Run one wick and stretch it past a week of evenings.
CAP-02
Cooks and boils
Light all three wicks and the tin becomes a stove: one liter of water at a rolling boil in about ten minutes.
CAP-03
Windproof by design
The deep steel tin shields the flame like a storm lantern. Rated for porch, camp, and questionable weather.
CAP-04
30-year shelf life
Food-grade wax, cotton wicks, sealed lid. Stash it and forget it — it will be ready long before you are.
// Inventory
The Arsenal
SHIPS IN 48 HRSBug-Out Trio
3 × pocket tins · 36 hr eachGlovebox, pack lid, kitchen drawer. Three places you will one day be extremely glad you stashed one.
$24
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Defcon Citronella
Outdoor · 60 hr · repels insectsHolds the perimeter against mosquitoes all season. Porch-approved now, perimeter-defense later.
$22
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The Bunker Box
Kit: The 115 + stormproof matches + ferro rodThe full ignition chain in one stenciled crate. The gift that says "I worry about you, practically."
$59
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// Orders open by email while the store is being built. Click "Order" and tell us what you need — we reply within one business day.
Data plate — The 115
UNIT: EIS-01 · CLASS: SURVIVAL CANDLE · REV. 2026-07
| Burn time | 115 hours on one wick · ~40 hours on all three |
|---|---|
| Wicks | 3 × braided cotton, lead-free, pre-trimmed |
| Wax | Food-grade soy-paraffin blend · unscented · clean burning |
| Boil test | 1 liter of water in ~10 minutes over three wicks |
| Shelf life | 30+ years with lid sealed · store cool and dry |
| Vessel | Recyclable steel tin with press-fit lid · doubles as a wind shield |
| Size / weight | 4.7 in ⌀ × 2.6 in · 1.9 lb |
| Origin | Hand-poured and burn-tested in New England, USA |
// Safety: never leave a burning candle unattended. Keep 12 in of clearance overhead. Not rated for indoor cooking in unventilated spaces.
// Transmissions received
Field reports
UNEDITEDReport 014 // Berlin, NH
"Ice storm took the grid down for four days. The 115 lit the kitchen and boiled the coffee. Civilization held."
— M.K., homeowner
Report 022 // Duluth, MN
"Bought it for the end of the world. Used it when the campground said 'no fires.' Flawless on both counts."
— R.T., canoe guide
Report 031 // Sarasota, FL
"My wife said I was overreacting. Then the hurricane. We now own nine of these and she signs the reorders."
— D.S., converted skeptic
// Intel
Questions, answered
Do I need a world war to use these?
No, and we'd prefer you didn't get one. Most of our candles live quiet lives handling power outages, ice storms, hurricanes, campsites, and the occasional romantic dinner with unusually high lumen requirements.
Can I actually cook on it?
Yes. Light all three wicks, set a pot or canteen cup on a small trivet or grate over the tin, and you'll have a rolling boil in about ten minutes. Outdoors or in a ventilated space only — it's a candle, not a range hood.
How long will one keep in storage?
With the lid sealed, 30 years or more. Wax doesn't expire; it just waits. Store it cool and dry and it will outlast most of your other purchases, and possibly some of your opinions.
Is the name serious?
The candles are completely serious. The name is about 40% serious. We build for the worst night of the decade, but we named the company so you'd smile while preparing for it. Prepared, not paranoid.
How does shipping work?
Orders ship within 48 hours from New England via USPS or UPS, anywhere in the US. Candles ship well — they are, famously, already solid.
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