MSR Pocket Rocket Stove Review: a Light Stove for Backpacking
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MSR Pocket Stove Review
The MSR Pocket Rocket stove is one of the best backpacking stoves for the lone hiker or the small party that likes traveling in mild climate, is not into gourmet cooking, and, at the same time, wants to weight down their backpack.
Why I Like This Stove.
With a dimension of 4in in height x 2.25in in width, this stove is really compact when folded. It comes with a protective plastic case of triangular shape for carrying it, but because of its simple and reliable construction it can be folded into a small pot without problem.
The Pocket Rocket weights only three ounces without the canister, so it is very light.
It boils water really fast in optimal conditions, less than four minutes for boiling 1lt of water, and surprisingly can simmer pretty well when needed.
It is easy to use, almost foolproof and requires no maintenance.
MSR recommends using the Pocket Rocket with its own IsoPro canister, but compatible canisters made by other companies will do the same.
The Pocket Rocket weights only three ounces without the canister, so it is very light.
It boils water really fast in optimal conditions, less than four minutes for boiling 1lt of water, and surprisingly can simmer pretty well when needed.
It is easy to use, almost foolproof and requires no maintenance.
MSR recommends using the Pocket Rocket with its own IsoPro canister, but compatible canisters made by other companies will do the same.
MSR Pocket Rocket Stove
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Amazon Price: $39.45 (as of 12/19/2009) 
List Price: $39.99
MSR Pocket Rocket/Titan Kettle Kit
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Drawbacks:
No stove is right for all the situations, and of course the MSR Pocket Rocket is not the exception. Below is a list of things you have to be aware of before deciding to buying it.
This stove, as well as similar canister stoves, can lose performance during cold weather, say below 34ºF. For that reason, It is no a stove for winter.
It is not a stove for large parties. It can handle a pot of 1lt of water without problem, one of 1.5lts with some difficulty, but no more than that.
In windy situations the time to cook your meal can increase dramatically. Better use a wind screen, which the Pocket Rocket does not come with (of course, with care to no overheat the canister.)
The burner of the Pocket Rocket is really small meaning a small hot spot in many pans. So you have to constantly stir your food when cooking.
This stove, as well as similar canister stoves, can lose performance during cold weather, say below 34ºF. For that reason, It is no a stove for winter.
It is not a stove for large parties. It can handle a pot of 1lt of water without problem, one of 1.5lts with some difficulty, but no more than that.
In windy situations the time to cook your meal can increase dramatically. Better use a wind screen, which the Pocket Rocket does not come with (of course, with care to no overheat the canister.)
The burner of the Pocket Rocket is really small meaning a small hot spot in many pans. So you have to constantly stir your food when cooking.
Specifications:
Weight: 86 g (3 oz)
Plastic carrying case 6x10 cm (2.25x4 inches)
Dimensions: 10x10x5 cm (4x4x2 inches)
Boils water in 3.5 minutes (in optimal conditions)
Fuel: MSR IsoPro Isobutane Canister (Approximately 1 hour per canister)
Fuel Canister Weight: 8 oz (227 g)
Plastic carrying case 6x10 cm (2.25x4 inches)
Dimensions: 10x10x5 cm (4x4x2 inches)
Boils water in 3.5 minutes (in optimal conditions)
Fuel: MSR IsoPro Isobutane Canister (Approximately 1 hour per canister)
Fuel Canister Weight: 8 oz (227 g)
MSR IsoPro 4oz Premium Fuel Canister One Color, 4oz
Amazon Price: $3.96 (as of 12/19/2009)
Conclusion
Overall, I recommend this stove for the backpacker who is concern with the weight of their backpack, doesn't cook real meals during their trips, and only travels during mild weather.
To see more of my favorites backpacking stoves visit: best backpacking stoves
I also have a page about the: Best Pocket Knives for Camping and Everyday Use
To see more of my favorites backpacking stoves visit: best backpacking stoves
I also have a page about the: Best Pocket Knives for Camping and Everyday Use
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