when we car camped with the kids in a tent, I always used to bring my spring load candle lantern, and when it was cold and damp, regularly would hang it from a permanent strung up piece of cord we usually have in a tent. In the bag I carry the candle lantern, spare candle and candles, I've always had a shortish piece of stiff wire that has two hooks bent into it, one at each end of the wire-one loop goes over the cord and one under the flip upable handle of the small candle lantern. Always found it great to take out the blah dampness of a tent thats been wet and cold , and using common sense for safety alls been well for eons doing this. Even bumping into the candle in teh tent has been ok because it just swings a bit, never fell once in all the years doing this.
Never took it on a bike trip, but might consider if in cold months.
I agree with you guys on using the candle lantern. I think it does add a little warmth to a small tent that is not too drafty. We used ours a lot winter camping and ski touring.
The current blends of butane fuels work well in cold temperatures. The canister is sitting on the snow. My shovel serves as a wind break, while we brew up a quick cup of coffee.
