Description
Minimalist, lightweight camping adventures call for MSR's PocketRocket Stove.
- Compact size allows this stove to fit inside the MSR Insulated Mug (sold separately)
- Reinforced pot supports provide superior stability over similar compact stove designs
- Focused burner head pushes a strong, consistent flame that resists interference from wind
- Note: freezing temps can reduce the performance of a canister stoves, so you may want to go with a liquid fuel stove for wintertime trips
- Note: fuel canister sold separately
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Great little heater!
Brett Clatt
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I like to use this on small hikes. I can throw in a 12oz steel cup and the pocket rocket with its case will fit inside of it. Easy to use and has yet to give me any issues. I use the pocket rocket more than my JetBoil because of its size and weight.
Amazing
Ryan
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This little thing is flat out awesome. I was skeptical at first, but I won't leave home without it now. I don't use MSR canisters with mine. I use Jetboil (they are typically on sale when I go to the local store). I use a 1L cooking pot on mine and sometimes it can be kind of 'tippy'. Just ensure you have flat surface to boil your water or spend the $15 and purchase the stabilizers that can attach to the bottom of the canister.
Seriously want to buy this little stove...
ckhawaii
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Seriously want to buy this little stove for camping trips! Does anyone know if the MSR canisters are readily available in Honolulu, Hawaii and where? Sellers don't ship, so over the next few weeks I'll be looking for a retail outlet that sells the canisters.
Pat Palmer
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Other brands like Jetboil, Optimus, Coleman and others also make the same type of fuel canisters.
Any camping/outdoor store should have them, as well as the big box stores that have sporting goods departments.
Good luck!
ckhawaii
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@Pat - Thanks for your suggestions!!! Checked our local Airgas store and various hardware stores, but no luck. Took your suggestion and checked big box Sports Authority. Found the 8 oz. canister at the first location, and had to drive 25 miles to the next location for the 4 oz. Bought both sizes :)
I'll order my MSR Pocket Rocket tonight, and we will be set for our next camping trip coming up shortly. Thanks again!
Fantastic
Jaret
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Light weight and reliable. Purchased along with a 1L personal cooking pot and the smallest size fuel canister (which fits inside the pot), all of your cooking equipment take up a very small amount of space in your pack.
Trusted companion
Zach Parrott
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Awesome!
Adam
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This little puppy packs a punch! Crank this thing up and boil water in no time. Plus it is so small you wont even notice it in your bag. Much cheaper and smaller than most and still does the job just as good!
A grand device at a perfect price!
Ryan Hamblin
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Alright, I have had my MSR Pocket Rocket Stove now for time enough to gather not only a sound impression of the device, but to also muster up the courage for a review.
I've used it in many conditions, windy, wet, dry, hot, snowy etc. and have seen the performance level vary from condition to condition. Things I love about the stove are, its pack-ability, lightweight design, and the little wind triangle screen that prevents all sections of stove from outing during high winds. The little wind block works! That's the beauty of it.
However, it is not the most lightweight, packable and wind resistant stove out there; but for the price you cannot argue that it is a solid purchase. I cannot give this product a 5 star review only because of its lack of versatility. don't get me wrong, I LOVE MY POCKET ROCKET, so don't go flipping your titanium stove lids at me on this review! I just wish that there was a way to really get the simmer going on butane stoves such as these. Also I can't spring for a five seeing as how I'm trying to go SUL with my gear, and to truly get nerdy and dig deep, this stove is a little heavy. Once again, the price is right for what you get, and I have NEVER not loved ANYthing that Mountain Safety Research has to offer! Way to go guys! Way to go!
*Notice in the picture that I'm using the MSR Titan Kettle! And sadly Coleman fuel? ha ha I had a Coleman canister left over from another trip and instead of buying more gas I decided to use it. Normally for aesthetic purposes I use MSR gas just FYI.
Killer
Todd Kehoe
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Big things come in little packages. This mini stove rules!!! Perfect for backpacking trips.
Best small stove out there
Diego Zegarra
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Great for ultralight backpacking. This stove is simple, clean, and efficient. Super easy to use, and very practical to cook and light fires. If you're thinking about it, don't: just get it.
Basic. Bomber. Lightweight.
Treat Layer
Member since
and it works. Nuff said.
Quality, Weight, Price
Eric
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There's a reason that MSR stoves are so popular. No exception here.
It might weigh a tad more than other stoves you can find in its class/price range but the pocket rocket doesnt sacrifice anything in terms of durability and stability. I also like the plastic case it comes with, makes it easy to fold up throw it in your bag and not have to worry about it getting damaged.
Anyone know how many uses you can expect...
Danny Stern
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Anyone know how many uses you can expect to get out of the small fuel container?
Phil Maher
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Hi Danny,
This is a really subjective call that depends on lots of factors. What altitude, temperature, wind, size and type of pot, food you're cooking... From the specs: 3.5 minutes to boil 1 liter of water with a 60 minute burn time for an 8oz (large) canister, so cut that in half for the 4oz ( 30 minutes +/- under ideal conditions). Go ahead and add a minute or two to the actual boil time in the field by the time you finish messing with everything in the food prep/cooking process. Works out to about 6-8 liters of water boiled, so use that number and balance it out with what the requirements for the specific food you'll be cooking are . In a general estimation, I would plan to go a long weekend with the small canister cooking breakfast and dinner each day. Like I said though, very subjective. Bring an extra canister or go with the bigger one if possible. Also, a few bucks spent testing it out at home is the best way to get a working knowledge of any gear you use. Hope this helped.
Very good stove
elip430977
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I've had my pocket rocket for 7 years and love it. I've used it with a variety of fuel canisters and and it still works great. Very reliable, packable, and quick to start cooking when you get to camp. Flame is a blow-torch so you have to be careful not to burn certain foods.
What's not to like?
Joseph Fuseler
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Simple, inexpensive, effective, and small. This thing does everything it says without any quirks. If it breaks...buy a new one. But I have had mine for quite some time...
Adam
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That about sums it up!
Does anyone know if this will work with...
nttnf
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Does anyone know if this will work with Doite gas canisters?
http://www.doite.com/ingles/outdoor_ficha.php?producto_id=935
I'm going to Chile and I think this gas is more common there than the recommended MSR isopro. Thanks
Bill Porreca
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It will work, MSR does not recommend it however and it will not burn as clean/ hot as their IsoPro products.
Lightweight, Convenient, and Easy to Use
PearlJamPSU
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
There really isn't anything bad to say about this small, very lightweight, convenient, easy to use, idiot-proof, and no frills stove. Simply attach it to a compatible canister (i.e. isobutane, propane, and n-butane), turn the gas on, and light it (no priming or pumping necessary). It comes with a plastic case, packs very small, burns clean, and is not messy at all. The only complaint, and it's an issue with all canister stoves, is it is not very efficient in the winter because the fuels vaporize in colder temperatures (in winter, the higher the propane content, the better - I prefer Primus canisters).
Ryan Hamblin
Member since
To save you some winter grief and allow you to use this stove in extreme cold conditions here's a good tip. Find an old wetsuit,i.e. garage sale, craigslist or one you may have lying around; or even any old neoprene fabric from somewhere. Make yourself a stove fuel canister coozy ! Just did an overnight snow cave adventure with temps dipping below 0. Life was fine and dandy with my MSR windpro and no efficiency was lost. Give er a try.
Tim
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Ryan,
Great info. I have used my Pocket Rocket in some pretty cold conditions(5*F) but the performance was not as good as at more moderate temps. I will give your method a try.
Ryan Hamblin
Member since
Tim,
I also tried a heavy duty wool sock on another occasion that helped with fuel efficiency. (I don't do much winter camping so for me to get out and have to cook more than once in the woods while there is snow on the ground is a rarity). The sock worked well around the canister, however as use continued it froze to the out side of it! haha this was hysterical as we all had a good laugh at the beefy frozen wool sock canister. It was nothing that a good ol' shove in the foot-box of my bag couldn't fix though.
Does the job!
Charles Funderburgh
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
This is great for little weekend trips and is easy to carry without taking a lot of space. Would recommend to just about anyone!
Lightwight & Reliable, a Soloist Staple
K.P.MacGregor
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- Gender: Female
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I carried one of these from Springer Mountain to Katahdin. It served me well and deserved a ride to the top. Fuel canisters come and go, but a pocket rocket is the real deal.
why would you buy anything else
ims2424884
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This thing is great. It's my first stove, but it hasn't ever failed me. It heats nearly as fast as anything and it's small and durable. Don't over think this one, just get it.
Adam
Member since
Yeah good choice! I tried out one of the 140 dollar msr stoves and this little guy does just as well and is much cheaper and smaller.
A Classic
Riffle
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
This is a never fail piece of gear from MSR that represents great design and engineering.
Simple to use, simple to light, and can be packed away with minimal fuss.
Just make yourself a windscreen for those cold and windy days and you'll be good to go.
View all contributions... Be patient, it might take a while.

Adam
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