Some collapsible outdoor candle lanterns use a spring loaded system to load the candle into the tube. When lighting the candle, all a person needs to do is to slide the bottom of the lantern down, light the candle and then slide the base back up into the tube. This mechanism ensures you can light the candle and then enjoy the light of the candle for hours. Best of all the telescoping action of the lantern as it collapses will protect the glass parts of the tube.

If you are planning a mountaineering expedition or a winrry snow hike that lasts overnight, you can not go wrong by considering collapsible outdoor candle lanterns as a choice for your outdoor lighting concerns.

A popular way to use paper candle lanterns is to put them on a string and run the string between posts or trees. This provides an interesting and fun way to brighten the area for events.

We previously mentioned paper candle lanterns and noted how they are made with specially formulated paper that is resistant to flame. Most paper lanterns use bamboo ribbing by which the paper is stretched over.

Many paper lanterns leave a hole so that any excess wax will drip through. However, to avoid any problems with flame or wax, the “fake candle” can also be used.

This candle is an LED battery operated “candle” which is completely safe (no flame) and offers a flickering light which mimics real candle light.

Nylon lanterns are similar in size and structure to paper lanterns. However, instead of bamboo, the ribbing is usually fire-resistant plastic and the paper is replaced by shimmering nylon.

Another alternative lanterns is the Silk Lantern.

Silk Lanterns are typically made with a hardened silk fabric that is stretched over a frame. These lanterns use the same LED battery-operated candle to prevent fire. One particular brand of silk lanterns (inspired by traditional Vietnamese lanterns) uses 100% Jacquard silk.

As you can see, the range of available outdoor candle lanterns is not just limited to lanterns constructed solely of metal.

For each outdoor candle lantern design, there is a unique structure.

If you are going with an Asian theme in your space, a simple zen lantern might suffice. Or you might opt for a more detailed pagoda lantern

Zen candle lanterns harken back to times before electricity, in the Far East. Typical zen lanterns are iron, square in shape and usually no more than 6 or 7 inches tall.

Pagoda lanterns also bring back the days of ancient Asia. Typical pagoda lanterns are iron, square in shape, taper upwards so that the top is smaller than the bottom and allow the candlelight to shine through intricate cutout panels in the sides.

If you are going for a more Wild West look, a rustic lantern is an excellent choice.

A typical rustic lantern might look like something out of a Western movie. It will be made of metal and it will have a handle as well as a wide base (which will allow it to be hung and set on a flat surface).

If you want a more Arabic inspired theme, then Moroccan lanterns are a good bet. One type of Moroccan candle lantern is made of metal, is hexagonal in shape and has colored glass panels.

These are just some options for outdoor lighting that you have when considering outdoor candle lanterns. The choice is up to you and your unique style.