MSR Pocket Rocket Stove

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.

Yes the Rocket rules. Great little stove. I use a titanium 24 oz,(3-cup)pot on top of the stove, and this thing boiles H20 faster than you can tear the top off your next dinner or breakfeast.Have Packed it in from Alaska to So-Cal and inbetween,and I have never had a problem. Excellent product !!!

This stove is good. I used it on the 100-mile wilderness at the northern terminus of the AT. Two could get by using it if dishes were prepared in shifts. It is easily affected by wind, but this is a solvable problem except in extreme circumstances. Boils water fast. One 8-oz canister lasts a while. I only used one for the trip. That was boiling water at least twice a day and sometimes three times for 8 days. Light, durable and compact. A good stove.

We bought two for total luxury...you have to carry the fuel anyway and they're so light. It was the best call I ever made, these stoves are fast, light, and easy to control. I've been backpacking for over 40 years and have used so many different stoves, I can tell you, this is a great system!

This stove is perfect for any food. I made Tuna and Pancakes very easily. The fact that you can control the heat makes this stove a great addition to any backpacking trip. The flame it puts off adds quite a bit of warmth as well. A+++

I've had my stove for over 5 years now. I do a ton of desert and mountain backpacking. The pocket rocket has never let me down. It's so light and compacted it can be easily stored in a water bottle pocket on a pack. In the winter it works well, just as long as the fuel stays warm. If it's cold enough it will sputter, but that's not the stoves' fault.

Awesome! This stove is super light, durable (I have had mine for 5 years with no problem) and a quick way to get your boil on. I love it! The only downside is it does not have an auto-lighter. It is definitely not a winter use item but hey thats what car camping is for! If I was going to buy a new stove I would buy one with an auto lighter.

I've been using mine for a few years now, and overall, I've been really satisfied. The weight of the stove(or lack there of) was really what sold me, but the speed at which it boils water was a pleasant surprise. Not everything was perfect, however. Being that it is a canister fuel delivery system, I did find that it was very challenging to use it in any kind of cold weather camping. it could be done, however it just involved a lot of work. This made using my percolator very challenging. Not saying that it can't be done, just that it does require some babysitting. The other issue that I found was that if it wasn't placed exactly flat, my cookware/percolator would slide right off of it quite easily. The only other issue that could be a problem for some folks is that the flame spread is about the size of a quarter. This is only a problem if you're cooking food versus re-heating food or boiling water. You might be asking, "Why 4 stars then?" Well, this little thing really does perform for what it is. I mean, 3 oz? Come on, you don't have to be an expert to know that it has to be one of the lightest stoves on the market. As I stated, I've used this thing for about 2 years as my primary cook stove for 100+ meals and I've never gone hungry because of it. If you're looking for a high altitude, or winter stove, this is not it. That's why I just bought a WhisperLite International, and will look forward to giving it as thorough of a review as I have this one. The Pocket Rocket really is a worthwhile buy.

This simple canister fuel stove proves that simple is usually better. It boils water quickly, is fairly quiet and weighs under four ounces and packs small enough to fit in your parka pocket. Maybe that's how it got its name. It requires no maintenance. Remove it from it's plastic box, screw it on your canister, put a match to it and you're cooking. The only minor drawback is stability. A small "footprint" for a large pot of water requires some thoughtful placement, but common sense takes care of that problem. Simmering is not it's strong suit, but I don't simmer my freeze-dry chili with beans. I cook them. Bottom line--this is an excellent, nearly weightless, budget canister stove that is bomb-proof. For a weight-savvy backpacker, it works well.

youcant get more minamalist than this, just remeber you need to pack pans as well. great for that apololipse get up and go pack you keep ready for last min. adventures.

I've owned two other MSR stoves, one for windy winter camping, one for the summer, and this one beats them both out. It's a very good "in between stove" for camping, climbing, adventure racing (I've used it for all three), when the weather isn't so bad, because this stove isn't made for windy conditions. Trying to use it at midnight during windy fall weather and you'll just end up pissed. BUT, bad weather aside, this stove is perfect. It's got a great boil time, totally lightweight, very adjustable flame (some MSR products go full blast or nothing), and if you need a windscreen (if doesn't come with one), then just go by one, or carry some cardboard with you. Great for your first stove, great for summer camping, great for post ride espresso, great gift (only 40 bucks!).

Pros: Small/packable, lightweight, seemingly well constructed, & boils water quickly. Cons: Hot spot burner heats unevenly as opposed to a wider or differently shaped burner head, does not simmer as well as other similar type stoves due to the hot spot & has a tendency to blow out @ low settings. Consider the Coleman F1 Ultralight or Optimus Crux. You won't be disappointed!

This thing rocks. I have a Whisperlite International as well, and I think I like this one better if you're somewhere you can get the fuel bottles. It's super lightweight, easy to light, and I like the temperature control -- no more burning the crap out of my food. A great buy for a classic stove

I wasn't expecting much from this stove before I used it. But I was pleasantly surprised when we used this stove on an ultralight fastpack trip. For the $ this is a great stove and handled all of our cooking/water boiling with ease. We made our own wind screen from a double layer of heavy duty aluminum foil and that solved our wind problems. Easy to use and light to carry.

Until I purchased the Pocket Rocket Stove, I struggled with the MSR WhisperLight for many many years. I can't believe I waited this long to upgrade. This new stove ROCKS the F#**in' house! Now I have time to sit an enjoy a cold one instead of playing games with the old Whisperlight.

An awesome little stove that is practically a jet engine...very reliable so far. My only gripe is the stability of the unit...seems a little bit wobbly on full size skillets/frypans but i guess that is to be expected. Nice hard case too, pretty sturdy. Also the fuel can be found in just about any sporting goods store... A great buy for a backpacking stove!

I've used this stove several times now. It boils water fast and is very lite. It fits inside my pot easily and I'm fairly sure the fuel canister wont leak. This stove is intended for boiling water only, forget it if you're trying to simmer or cook anything. Overall very solid product, easy to use, fast, small and lite.

I like this stove because it's small and has an adjustable flame. It's downfall is that the flame goes out really easily when it's windy out.

I'd actually give it a 3.5 rating. The Pocket Rocket is a nice little stove that gets the job done in all conditions except altitude, cold, and lots of wind as expected from canister stoves. It boils really fast and weighs almost nothing. The pot supports could be a little sturdier and wider but this is how they save weight I suppose. It is also a little tricky to find a level spot on rocky terrain but I guess that is to be expected as well. All in all a nice little stove that gets the job done in all conditions except the ones mentioned.

I sometimes see friends fiddling with other stoves and gas canisters that need to flame up then simmer down, etc. The Pocket Rocket is simple, light and easy to use. You screw the stove on the canister, open the valve, light it and away you go. It boils water quickly and the canisters last me a long time. As past posters have said, it sometimes can have a problem in the cold, but as they said, keep it in your sleeping bag it'll work fine. It's worked fine for me in the wind. I just usually try to shield it when lighting and it stays on from there.

Perfect stove for weight watchers, and takes up no room at all. Wind is the only issue. I sometimes bring some tinfoil to make a windscreen.

I’ve only used it several times, but I love it. On one well-below-freezing outing, it was a little finicky. I just keep the fuel bottle and a toe warmer in the bottom of your sleeping bag at night and she'll light right up at breakfast. You can't get much more lightweight unless you make a pop-can stove. A friend recommends the Jetboil, but I didn’t want to get all new pots and stuff too. This is cheaper.

Have only used it a few times but have been pleased with the performance. It is small, lightweight and fires up hot. I could see a little issue with really windy conditions, but have not come across that problem yet. I even plan on taking it tailgating for Eagles games as a backup or extra stove just to heat up a little chili.

So you show up at camp for your first night of camping ever. You got your gear on a budget. You go to cook and find that even the most seasoned vet is using this stove. You know you've made the right choice. In short, everyone uses this stove. Not just because it’s cheap, but ‘cause it’s great. Easy, simple, light, small, and hot. Enough said.

The MSR Pocket Rocket is, in my opinion, the best canister stove you can buy. Ultra light and a cinch to operate, this is the perfect stove for any backpacker. I previously owned an MSR Dragonfly and its ease of use doesn't even compare with the Pocket Rocket. I highly recommend this stove for any backpacker that wants to lighten their load and cook without the hassle of pumping liquid fuel canisters and priming their stoves.

This is a great all around stove. It boils water very fast and also has a nice simmer even in the wind. I starts easy except in the cold. A quick fix to this problem is to put it in your sleeping bag with you at night and then it starts no problem. It is compact and comes in a plastic protective case. The downfalls are that on rocky terrain its hard to find a somewhat level spot to set it. Otherwise it's a great stove. Quick Tip- Take the sparker out of a used barbecue lighter and use it to light your stove. It's cheap, light, and doesn't wear out.

This stove has worked well for me in all conditions. Remember to warm the canister in your sleeping bag during the night for a quick breakfast boil. I have had no problems, keeping in mind that it is a canister stove and thus subject to the same weaknesses as other canister stoves, i.e. wind, altitude, cold.

Maybe my rocket is a lemon, I found it wouldn't keep a simmer flame without going out. Any breeze and the cook time is extended. When the fuel is low it wouldn't burn very strong. When the stove quits burning there is still more fule in the canister that is wasted. It works fine on a fresh canister with no wind. Not being able to use a windshield is a drag too.

This stove is a really good deal, heats and super light, also very compact.

Bought this stove recently with one of the main considerations being its very light weight. I've been very happy with its performance so far - I've already used it on a couple of backpacking trips and it's so light and compactly foldable - I don't even realize it's there.. The cooking speeds have been very acceptable even with 4 campers per meal.

Wow. Truly one of the best camping stoves out there. Super light, burns fast, easy to control, and relatively inexpensive. What more could you want? After hiking through the Southwest using my friend's Pocket Rocket, I had to get my own. Great product.

The MSR Pocket Rocket stove is simple to use with no maintenance or priming. However, the best feature is the Pocket Rocket's weight. At 3 oz I can bring it backcountry skiing for tea on the peak or have hot soup for lunch.

I love this stove. MSR did a great job, but in my continuous search for the best, I have found a competitor: Vaude's HotRod w/ peizo ignition.

Don't let the size fool you. This stove is so light I sometimes take it on day hikes and eat a warm meal when the weather is cold. Easy to store, pack, use and inexpensive to boot. This is one piece of gear you will never want to sell on Ebay.

This is a great stove. It boils water very fast and is very light. I highly suggest you use this stove.

This stove rocks. It is only 3 ounces and it takes me usually about 3 min to boil a liter of water. I usually keep some matches inside the little case it comes in. Also, it is super easy to use and suprisingly stable.