MSR Pocket Rocket 2 Stove

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UOG TOP PICK – MSR Pocket Rocket 2 stove – an improvement on the ever-present Pocket Rocket stove. If you want a no-fuss canister stove then look no further.

MSR have redesigned the Pocket Rocket to be an even lighter stove that still has a great power output. Wide pot supports make it suitable for almost any size backpacking pots and pans. 

MSR says

The next-generation PocketRocket™ 2 stove takes everything impressive about the iconic original and puts it into an even smaller and lighter high-performance design.

Barely noticeable in your pack, it’s fast at camp, boiling 1 liter of water in 3.5 minutes. Precision flame control goes from torch to simmer, while our WindClip™ windshield boosts efficiency in breezy conditions. New folding pot supports create an exceptionally tiny packed size, and they now accommodate a wider range of vessels—pair this stove with the MSR Titan™ Kettle for the ultimate fast and light kit.

Our Verdict

The ever popular Pocket Rocket gets a lightweight makeover. MSR have combined everything that was great about the Micro Rocket stove and everything that was great about the Pocket Rocket into one stove. It’s a simple stove that is practically bomb-proof, so you won’t have any issues with it.

The Pocket Rocket 2 has been made lighter due to the redesigned pot supports. These still provide a wide surface for bigger pans and they still feature those serrated edges that keep your pot in place. The cross section over the burner head provides some extra protection against the wind, this will stop a sudden gust from blowing the flame out completely and it works well.

The Pocket Rocket 2 is an ideal stove for quick water boiling, in a lightweight and affordable package.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

• Succinct Gear Reviews Review – MSR Pocket Rocket 2

Features

• Ultralight: Weighs just 73 g (2.6 oz.)
• Fast: Boils 1 liter of water in just 3.5 minutes.
• Compact: Folding pot supports pack exceptionally small, fitting into an MSR Titan or Insulated Mug.
• Strong: Robust pot supports offer excellent stability.
• Wind-Resistant: WindClip™ wind protection and focused burner pushes a persistent, solid flame.
• Includes: Ultralight, hard-shell carry case.
• Please note: gas canister is not included with this stove

Specifications

• Weight: 73g
• Burn time (MSR IsoPro) per 227-g / 8-oz. canister: 60 minutes
• Water boiled (MSR IsoPro) per 227-g canister: 16 liters
• Water boiled (MSR IsoPro) per 1 oz. of fuel: 2 liters
• Boil time (MSR IsoPro), 1 liter: 3.5 minutes
• Please note: gas canister is not included with this stove

Help & advice:

• The Ultimate Guide to Ultralight Stoves
• About MSR
• MSR Stove Buying Guide