MSR Pocket Rocket Stove

This stove plus the Titanium Teakettle plus a fuel canister = super light weight. I bring this set up even on big walls, and I get coffee in the morning and soup at night, rather than hauling cans up the wall. I also have it in my truck, as an emergency backup in case my big propane campstove canister runs out suddenly (like they tend to do). I also pack this (without the fuel canister, just buy one there) for Europe trips, so I can always have coffee in the morning and save money. Ive used this set up on Torre Egger too. You can wedge a small-size lighter into the red carrying case, so you never end up without one. I cant really say enough good things about this stove. Its one of the best pieces of gear I own.

This stove has been great, the plastic case it comes with will allow you to stuff it anywhere. I am always amazed by the burner on this stove, we have cooked some amazing meals.

You couldn't ask for more from a stove! This thing is light, compact, easy to use, easy to set up, everything you could want! I love it!

I useing it for 4 years now. in the desert and in the winter under wind and snow. It look like it going to go on and work for years to cam. it has a strong fire power. a good price for the weight. it is smal but great!

After 7 years I can tell you: it still woring!!! say no more!

While I don't have experience with other makes and models of iso-butane canister fuel stoves, I don't have any urge to try anything else. This little stove is super-lightweight, maybe only a few ounces heavier than my homemade alcohol stove when you figure in the weight of the alcohol fuel, but it is completely worth it. It boils water faster than alcohol, safer than alcohol or any other liquid fuel stove, it has a nearly infinite range of adjustment from simmer to full-on blowtorch setting, it takes any brand of canister that I have found so far, it is easy to find fuel for - any Walmart or Kmart carries the canisters, and it is easy to light on the first try every time.

I really don't have any issues with this stove at all. I carry it with the fuel canister inside my GSI Dualist cook kit. The lighter that I use to light the stove doesn't even make a flame anymore, I think that the fuel drained out of it when it was stored with the button pushed down. I just use the sparks to light it, so you don't really need a match, just a sparking device of some sort. The best part is that my wife is comfortable with it. Our Coleman 501 was heavy, used smelly liquid fuel, needed to be pumped up, and was a pain to get working right. With the Pocket Rocket my wife just screws on the canister, turns the little wire knob, and lights it. It really makes cooking easy.

Fuel consumption has not been an issue either. It uses only a moderate amount of fuel. One 4 oz canister is more than enough for several days on the trail with my wife and I boiling water for two meals a day. The only problem that I might come across is what others have reported and I have yet to experience: because it uses iso-butane canisters you have to take extra steps to light it in sub-freezing weather. This is an issue with ANY stove of this type. I live in Florida and do 90% of my outdoor activities here so cold weather is not a problem for me.

There's really no reason for much more than this... While the Microregulator tech in other stoves does work well, the pocket rocket has been perfectly efficient for my needs. It fits in my cook kit with a canister and what more can you ask for...
To be honest I never notice 5-30 seconds lost or gained when boiling water. I'm doing other things because if I'm cooking, there's always stuff to attend to. So this stove rocks. Especially the price.

The pocket rocket is a trust worthy stove that heats your food or water at a decent speed. It seems to use fuel more conservatively than most stoves I have used, and is extremely compact. I have only tested it up to 10,500 feet so I am not sure how it will perform at a higher altitude. At 10,500 feet the cooking speed did not seem noticeably different than cooking at sea level. The only complaint is that its cooking surface is not that stable, so when I use it I have to take extra care that the surface I am cooking on is flat and level. I have had a few instances where my cup fell off, while no other unit I have used has had this happen. Good product, but a little too pricy for what you get.

This is a great stove for backpacking. Light, small, and compact. I like how it screws to the fuel canister, using it as a base, thus eliminating the need for one built on. It doesn't seem as stable as other stoves, but I have yet to knock it over. It flared up on me once so be careful if you choose to use it in a tent or vestibule. If you are looking to do anything else besides boil water and BASIC cooking, look elsewhere. If you are a minimalist, this product is awesome!

There are already 120+ reviews, so why would I bother to write another review giving the Pocket Rocket stove 5 stars? Because it deserves it, it's just that good. Everything that I could say about it has been said, multiple times. If you're on the fence, pull the trigger. You won't be sorry.

This small, lightweight, packable, well constructed stove boils water quickly. It also works well in windy conditions. Last week-end @ camp wind gusts were unfortunately too frequent. The Pocket Rocket performed well mainly due to the built-in wind shield around the burner head. The stove did occasionally blow @ low settings but so did another one. It worked better after I constructed a rock wind block, making sure the canister had plenty of ventilation. The pot supports are connected to the base rather than the burner allowing the stove to support slightly heavier weight. The red plastic carrying case protects the stove while minimizing the amount of room it takes up in your pack.

I used this stove a few times while backpacking with some friends, It boiled my water quickly and that is all I used it for. The temperature control seems to be okay but like I said, I only boiled water, and I don't think the heat is distributed evenly to the pot. This also depends on the pot but mine is a little wide and I found it to be slightly unstable on this stove. It packs down so small I guess It's worth it, I've decided to go with the windpro for now due to it's versatility. All in All good for the price, def the cheapest option out there.

I don't have anything to compare it to, but this baby worked for me. I used it to boil water for oatmeal and freeze dried meals. Water boiled quickly. I would recommend at least checking this puppy out and buying it if it'll meet your needs.

i do 4 season trips, but at low elevations. this thing has performed admirably. very light weight...not as light as some of the alcohol stoves for sure. high winds provided some unique challenges, but i just fired it up behind a stump with the tent upwind providing some additional shelter. light. great for just me, usually when we have more than one we just build a fire...so i havent used it cooking large amounts in large pots. i would think stability issues would come into play, but again, havent tried it. it works fine with my gsi bugaboo hiker set. as the BC review says above, i can personally attest to the fact that fuel efficiency and stove performance are positively correlated to temperature. great stove for the price!!!

Its hot, fast, and simple. Its tough and can last. I am sure it doubles as a blow torch to weld if your axe breaks.

i have this and a jet boil, and this cooks any pot with out attachments, and the flame is more "jet" then the jet boil. I love both stoves though. the rocket is for the man trips and the boil is for the trips with the ladies.

Awesome!!! Have had this stove for a few years. Never any issues, it's simply the best stove money can buy.

I used this stove with the MSR 1.1L stainless steel pot and it was everything I needed. Packs small and light! And you can't beat the price.

light weight, easy to use, compatible with anything, perfect.

light weight, easy to use, compatible with anything, perfect.

Just like everyone said, very good affordable stove and very light weight. It doesn't work well in the wind but I didn't expect it to with no wind screen. Just keep it out of the wind and you're golden.

This thing is a powerhouse. You can't beat the price for its performance. I love firing this simple stove up and having boiling water in 3-4 minutes. It is tough to use a pot any bigger than 1 liter but if all your are cooking is simple food or just boiling water this is your stove for sure.

This has been the only stove I have used on backpacking trips for 6 years, through all seasons, mostly at low elevations (below 5000 feet). Mostly I use it with the MSR Stowaway and BlackLight pots - but the efficiency doesn't matter to me so much as the ease of use, low cost, weight and size. The concentrated flame can burn food in the middle of the pot if you get distracted, and its subject to wind and toppling - just be careful and try to find shelter. I've heard you can sleep with the canisters so that it stays warm and is more efficient, but it's never come to that for me. In the end, with this stove my cooking system is one less thing to worry about.

this stove is good for its weight, i mean, just look at its tech specs, 3 and 1/2 minutes for a whole liter of water, and also it weighs a mere 2 1/2 ounces! to put that into perspective, that's 2 and 1/2 paperclips. however, there are some stove that are better, not many, but some. so include the MSR reactor, and jetboil.
So, in all if your looking for an excellent stove, but you don't want to spend over $100 , than this should defiantly be your selection

Reliable, proven, easy to use. Easy to control the flame level, and quite powerful for boiling impressively quick. highly recommended cannister stove.

This stove is lightweight, versatile, easy on the wallet, and reliable. I don't think I missed anything there.... Its just the perfect stove for just about any scenario. I have zero complaints for this amazing stove!

Great little stove!! It can fit anywhere in the pack, and is very powerful. Obviously not for winter but in the other three seasons it excels

Great lil stove! Do it you know you want to!

This stove was great for a backpacking trip through Red River Gorge. The only thing is how shaky it is when you are cooking something. But if you are smarter than a monkey you can figure it out! Also, it does not fit in the GSI Microcdualist Cookset, just in case anyone was wondering.

Have had this for a number of years and have had zero problems. Super light weight, super fast and super cheap, what's not to like?

I only do 3 season trips at low elevation but this stove has performed great.

The MSR Pocket Rocket is the ultimate simple to use, ultralight canister stove. Simply screw the stove on top of the fuel canister, turn the valve, light and you're cookin'. This little guy will boil water faster than expected yet simmer sauces delicately. I've used the stove mainly while bagging 14ers or on quick overnight bike tours and it has never failed me. While self contained cooking systems (JetBoil) offer quicker boil times, they cannot compare with the Pocket Rocket in terms of application. The flame adjust and light weight of an entire system makes this a tough act to beat.

It is light, small, and a fast cooker. Easy to light and I have no problem with winds. I have also used the coleman fuel which seems to be the same mixture as the MSR fuel.

I've used the dragon fly stove for over a decade but decided to lighten things up recently and have been using the pocket rocket for the past year. It has proved to be a solid simple reliable stove.

Great little stove. So light and durable, fits anywhere and fires up nice and clean to boil water fast. I love this little baby.

This is a tiny lightweight backpacking stove. It comes in a little case that can be shoved into your backpack with no worries. It's compatible with iso canister fuels. It's simple to use; light a match, turn on the gas, and you're good to go.

I love this stove and have never had any problems with it, but I would probably consider the Snow Peak Giga Power Stove with Piezo as an alternate if I were to buy another. It's similar in size, the pot supports are a little more sturdy, and matches are not required (bring them anyway!).

The PocketRocket is extremely light, packable and simple. Its a lightweight on fuel (except in the winter) "used as backup". The only issue I have had is its not great at controlling the heat, either really hot and on, or off. Its really quick at boiling water (even at elevation 11,000+) but when it comes to cooking food the heat isn't dissipated enough and results in cold and burn spots spread through out stews, oatmeal, etc. For minimalist excursions and limited hot food, "rice, chili, etc" you never even know that your carrying this with you. I also usually use the jetboil mini fuels for 1-2 day trips instead of the larger MSR canisters.

The classic debate... canister or liquid fuel stove. There isn't much that I can really add that others have not said, and I'm not going to go into all the arguments, but the bottom line is if you are not cooking for over 8 people, canister is the way to go. It is lighter, quicker, and easier to use. Unless you will be in sub-freezing temps. The boil time is spot on at sea level (3.5-4) minutes. At 3 oz, you don't even feel it in your pack. This stove is great for quick coffee and oatmeal in the morning, as well as what ever you want in the evening. I got to spend some time with some of the guys at MSR, and you know the stove is good when they prefer it themselves.

When it comes to shaving weight off your pack this little guy helps. If you are only going to be cooking for a few people then this stove is great. The only problem is that is does NOT simmer well. It is either boiling or not. It takes up virtually no room in a pack. The boil time at altitude might be different, but not much. All in all, great stove.

Great fast and light stove for an awesome price. Its tiny, has the great MSR reliability. Unfortunately, it does need to be shielded from wind as it tends to sputter and isn't necessarily the most fuel efficient cooking system in its category!

I love this little stove. It's lightweight, compact, and works great. I usually use it for heating water in my Snow Peak titanium cup/mug, and it's a great combo. It also has some modifications you can make/buy for it such as windscreens along with, suprisngly, a remote canister line so it becomes a lot more stable. It also works GREAT for heating up food in cans. The lip of the can (normal soup can type) fits right in the grooves in the supports. For the sheer minimal weight, this rides in my truck's bail out bag, along with a fuel canister for heating water for food and dehydrated meals.

The best thing about this stove is it's size! You can tuck this thing into just about any place. Burns well and operation is self explanatory. It's perfect for 1 or 2 people. If you're cutting weight, this is a must. So, ditch the bulky stove and save some space in your pack!

This thing is really good and clean burning. It will boil water super fast. I would not suggest using it in cold weather though. When the canister is cold it does not have good pressure and you won't even be able to light the stove. If you use it in the winter keep the fuel in your sleeping bag so you can make your food in the morning without having to shove a cold metal fuel canister down your pants first... trust me...

For being so small this thing puts out an immense amount of heat, but because the pot supports are so small, a tall skinny container works well to hold your boiling water. I acually use the large Arizona tea cans. They are ultralight and only cost 99 cents plus they come filled with iced tea.

This stove most literally fit's its name. It packs up into an included carrying case that you could easily throw into your pocket. On a warm day with little wind, this stove is the most effective for its weight and/or price. Performance decreases drastically, however, if it's windy, and it will sometimes even blow out half of the burner. Not a good choice for the side of a mountain face, or any winter sporting.

I love my pocket rocket, take it with me all the time. It's small, simple, durable, and backed by MSR...good enough for me. I would highly recommend this stove to anyone looking for something relatively cheap and reliable. Haven't given it a shot in any kind of cold yet though...we'll see how that goes down in the next few months though.

Good little stove for the weight watchers out there. Fits on my titanium pot without much hassle. Can use gas canisters other than MSR, but the smaller canisters are a bit more "tippy"

If you are a thru-hiker looking for one of the lightest and most reliable stoves on the market, then look no further. The stove comes in a three ounces,barely takes up any space in your pack and comes in a nifty carrying case. One of the best things about this is that there is no priming needed, just screw the stove on to a canister and light the flame and you are ready to cook. The downsides to the stove and the reason for the rating are as follows: There is no provided windscreen included so it can be a bit difficult to use in windy conditions, the canisters do not work well at altitude or in cold conditions due to the slight loss of pressure, it is really made to just boil water and nothing more and lastly, the canisters; they take up a lot of space in your pack (not only packing them in, but packing them out) and they fact that when you use them they get thrown away. I know the canisters do not have anything to do with the stove it self, but it is one of the reasons I switched stoves. All and all a great stove for a thru-hiker.

lightweight, fits inside of my 28oz cooking pot, works well and wasn't terrible expensive! I enjoy it

I used this guy nearly every day for 125 from temperatures ranging from 15-80 degrees, and it never failed me. Sometimes, depending partly on the fuel brand, in the cold, it would be a little slow and you wouldn't get that WOOOOSH noise that it makes, but its still effective. There are no problems with it now, even after all the use, and I will continue to use it for future endevors. great product

First off in my experience MSR is by far one of the most trust worthy brands next to Arcteryx on the Market. secondly the Pocket Rocket is awesome. first bought a few years ago to replace a older stove, the rocket is easy to use and great for light wait weekend or 3 to 4 day use. would avoid exposing to allot of wind while cooking (i have had to re light a few times). the Plastic casing makes for secure storage that takes virtually no room in lid pocket of pack. cleaning product is also a breeze. over all small, light wait, and trusty stove to take anywhere

I hate to be the lone naysayer, but I'm not a fan of this stove at all. First, all of the flame is highly concentrated creating a super hot spot, so don't expect to do much more than boil water. I've had better luck with other compact stoves in that regard. Also, I don't really like the pot supports. In my experience, they're very flimsy and developed significant looseness and play over time. For the money and the weight, it will certainly do the job, but I much prefer my Optimus Crux Lite or an alcohol stove.

MSR and Arcteryx are my favorite brands, and both are making some of the highest quality products on the market. The Pocket Rocket is an compact, technologically sophisticated stove, an essential on every climbing and backpacking trip, or in your glove box just in case. The rocket is easy to use and light. If you are in overly windy areas consider cooking in a sheltered location, as I have had to re-light when cooking in high winds--it is fine in light winds.The red triangular case fits nearly anywhere and provides secure storage for your rocket. Just purchase if you want a small, lightweight work horse.

So far a great lightweight stove I bring on all backpacking trips. It has worked perfectly in light wind and even temperatures down to 20 degrees F without faltering. It's super convenient since it folds down to fit into a compact travel plastic case just big enough to fit a small lighter like another user suggested. The hard case not only protects the stove itself but also protects your bag and its contents from getting snagged by the sharp edges of the stove. When the legs are fully separated, they aren't completely level allowing for more stability across a broader range of different sized pots/containers. You also have precise flame control anywhere between a simmer and a boil. Hard to beat the quick assembly and durable construction.

I use this stove with a small jetboil canister and a snowpeak 700 ml titanium cup with a jetboil rubber lid and it is the perfect combo for me.

Someone looking for something small, quick, fast, basic and reliable this would be a great option. It's able to hold a wide variety of pans and does a great job quickly making water boil. It's about the simplest and easiest thing to use. I love it for being small cheap and convienient.

Unless you need something windproof, this is as light and small as it gets. Fits inside my compact cookset. Did I mention it heats super fast too? Add the inexpensive aspect to it, and there's no reason not to have one of these. After several years of use, it's still all I'd ever want or need out of a camp stove.

Works great, easy to ignite and incredibly light. The heat source is a bit too concentrated, leading to hot/cold spots on the pan but not too shabby overall.

I bought one of these a few years ago and it has been one of the best purchases I have made. I love how adjustable the flame is compared to something like a JetBoil You can cook anything from eggs to soups with the pocket rocket. I use one of the jet boil cups/containers with the pocket rocket and this is a great combo, The pocket rocket fits inside the jetboil cup, which is great for saving space. I have no complaints what so ever about this amazing little stove. I recommend it to everyone. I have even used it to cook lunch when the power went out.