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The Exotac candleTIN™ Nano delivers clean-burning light and modest warmth in a minimalist, packable form. Made from natural beeswax, these compact tealight-style candles are designed for emergency kits, backcountry shelters, and power outage readiness. Small enough to disappear into a pouch, they provide reliable illumination when batteries and fuel are not an option.

"A prudent person foresees danger ahead and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. - Proverbs 27:12"

— CHARLES, SRO FOUNDER & FORMER LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Ultra-compact size fits easily into survival kits, pouches, and glove boxes

Natural beeswax burns brighter and cleaner than paraffin alternatives

Low soot and minimal odor support use in enclosed or confined spaces

Over four hours of continuous burn time per candle

Three-pack format supports redundancy or multiple kits

Place candle on a stable, heat-safe surface.

Light the wick carefully using a match or lighter.

Allow candle to burn uninterrupted for steady light output.

Extinguish fully before moving or storing.

Allow to cool completely before handling.

The numbers, flat and honest.

Material 100% beeswax
Burn time 4+ hours per candle
Quantity 3 candles per pack
Dimensions (each) 1.7 in diameter x 0.68 in height
Weight (each) Approx. 0.6 oz
Part number CB-202089
⸻ The SRO Standard

WHY YOU’RE BUYING FROM STAY READY.

We aren’t the Amazon of survival. We’re a small, opinionated shop that carries gear we’d stake our own lives on — and we back every piece with real support.

01

Curated

Every brand we carry has been vetted in the field by our team. If it doesn’t pass our 30-day use test, we don’t stock it.

02

Authenticated

Factory-direct from authorized dealers. No grey-market, no refurb, no knockoffs. Your warranty is real.

03

Supported

Real humans on phone, text, and email — seven days a week. We carry this gear ourselves and we stand behind it.

04

American

HQ in California. Orders ship from our US warehouse. US-based customer care.

USA-MADE FIRESTARTERS & EDC

Engineered to last forever. Made under one roof in Pooler, Georgia.

Exotac was started in 2010 by a Purdue engineering grad who wanted firestarters and EDC built to outlast the trip — not the warranty period. The company runs vertically integrated production out of Pooler, Georgia, with nearly every part made in-house. Their motto, "Gear for life," is backed by a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects on every product they ship. Firestarters, match safes, lighters, tinder, and small EDC kits — designed in Georgia, made in the USA.

  • Founded in 2010
  • Headquartered in Pooler, Georgia
  • Made in the USA — vertically integrated, in-house production
  • Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects
  • Firestarters, match safes, lighters, and EDC kits

Answers, straight up.

Product-specific questions on the left. Shopping with SRO on the right. Both open-ended — hit us if we missed one.

About this product
Are these safe for emergency shelter use?

They are designed to burn clean with minimal soot, but proper ventilation and fire safety precautions are always required.

How long does each candle last?

Each candle provides over four hours of continuous burn time under normal conditions.

Can these be stored long term?

Yes. Beeswax candles have an excellent shelf life when stored in a cool, dry environment.

Shopping with SRO
How long does shipping take?

Most orders process within 1–3 business days from our warehouse. From there: 5–7 business days economy, 2–3 business days expedited, or overnight if you need it fast. Free economy shipping on orders over $150 (contiguous US). Alaska, Hawaii, and Pro Eagle / freight items are quoted at checkout. You’ll get a tracking number and link the moment your order ships.

What’s your return policy?

30 days from the day your order arrives. Gear has to come back unused, with all original tags, stickers, and packaging intact. For standard items we’ll send a prepaid return label and deduct return shipping from your refund. Oversized or freight returns are on you, unless the item showed up damaged, defective, or wrong — in which case we cover it.

Refunds hit your original payment method within 10 business days of approval.

What can’t I return?

Final-sale items, gift cards, food and drink products, personal-care items, anything customized or engraved, briefs (hygiene), and hazardous materials. If you’re not sure whether something qualifies, email us before you order — we’ll tell you straight.

Do you ship outside the contiguous US?

Yes. Alaska, Hawaii, and US territories ship on freight-quoted rates calculated after checkout. International orders are available worldwide at variable rates; duties and import fees are the customer’s responsibility. EU customers get a 14-day cancellation window per EU consumer law, on top of our standard return policy.

My package arrived damaged — what now?

Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com within 7 days of delivery with your order number and clear photos of the damage (product + packaging). We’ll replace, refund, or ship a return label on us — no back-and-forth. Damaged, defective, or wrong-item claims never cost you shipping.

Can I talk to a human before buying?

Yes. Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com — we answer every message ourselves, usually within a few hours during business days. We carry this gear, we use this gear, and we’d rather talk you out of a kit that doesn’t fit your mission than sell you the wrong one.

Do you offer a military/first-responder discount?

Yes. Active-duty and veteran military, police, fire, EMS, and medical first responders get 10% off every order. Verify through GovX at checkout — one-time, secure, and reusable across thousands of brands. Discount applies automatically once you’re verified.

IMPORTANT USE NOTES

⚠️ Proposition 65 Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide and soot known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov (http://www.P65Warnings.ca.gov) .