UCO stands for Utility, Comfort, and Originality. Founded in Redmond, in the state of Washington near Seattle in 1971, UCO brings decades of innovation and manufacturing expertise to riverside and lakeside campsites and bivouacs. Each of their products is designed with useful features that make your fishing bivouac safer and more comfortable. With products like the original candle lantern that provides great functionality and simplicity to the STORMPROOF matches that help you survive the elements, UCO has become a leading brand in lighting and fire starting with its headlamps, lanterns, and fire starters. Also discover their range of pots, pans, bowls, and cutlery, for comfortable dining on all your fishing trips.