MSR
PocketRocket 2
Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$49.95
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Overview
Seventy-three grams (2.6 oz) of canister stove with very little to break. No igniter means carrying a lighter, which you should be doing regardless, and it works with whatever pot you already own.
Specs
- Brand
- MSR
- Weight
- 73 g · 2.6 oz
- Type
- Canister stove
- Material
- Aluminum
- Item Weight
- 2.56 ounces
- Product Dimensions
- 1.7"L x 1.3"W x 3.1"H
Weight vs. category
This product2.6 oz
Category average10.7 oz
76% lighter than the category average.
Our verdict
At 73 g (2.56 oz) and packing down to 1.7 by 1.3 by 3.1 inches, this aluminum stove is a benchmark for minimalist durability. With few moving parts to fail, it delivers fast boil times reliably on trail. Hikers love its tiny packed size, though reviewers note that the lack of a built-in igniter means carrying a lighter is mandatory. Owners also report it struggles in strong winds without a shield. The plain tradeoff is flame control: it boils water fast but is not a true simmer stove. It suits a solo backpacker boiling water for freeze-dried meals.
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$49.95