MSR PocketRocket 2 Ultralight Camping and Backpacking Stove

I will never go camping without my pocket rocket ever again! Game changing gear for coffee and boiling water for MREs , so easy to use and incredibly packable. Compact, functional, versatile, the only issue was lighting on the windy beach we could have used some wind protection. I will still use this when I bring my 2 burner camping stove so I can use the burners for cooking breakfast while simultaneously making coffee on pocket rocket .

I think this is one of my favorite items Ive bought for hiking, camping, and emergencies. Ive always cooked over campfires, was very hesitant to try out a canister/stove set up, but Im so glad I did after so many backpackers had recommended these. The small canisters are only around $5 locally, bought 3, one for everybody coming on our next trip, and one to practice with at home. Yesterday was my first attempt, and worked like a champ. Ive never used a canister/pocket stove before and timed myself to boil water- 5 min for drinkable water...not too shabby for my first time. It was windy as well, and for a good minute I was being nervous with a cheap lighter that wouldnt hold a flame, but once lit, had no issues with the flame going out. I love being able to adjust the flame, I had it set a bit too low which took for more time boiling but Im positive I can get it done at whats advertised (I believe 3 1/2 min). The stove itself seems pretty steady, just pay attention to the measurements it recommends for pots/kettles/so on. Set up time is nothing, you can quickly unfold it, Ive seen other options where you got to put stuff together. Its light but doesnt feel flimsy, seems like good quality when youre unfolding and folding it back up. Ill probably still cook larger meals over a campfire but for quick and safe drinking/cooking water- this beats carrying, waiting, or having to maintain other expensive options. Between this and my Potable tablets, Im good to go, more expensive options are not always the best, boiling is time proven and this just makes it so much easier.

Having owned several stoves over the years, I am super impressed with this one! A snow peak was in my pack for the better part of 3 years, and while I had no issues with it, I felt that boil times were too slow for 1 to 2 cups of water. I ordered this stove on somewhat of a whim, hoping that it would fit the bill and cut down my boil times. I tested the stove with 2 boil tests. Tests 1 was with 2 cups of water in my usual backpacking pot. I set the timer and was amazed when 2 cups boiled in 2.5 minutes. The power of this little stove is beyond impressive. Right away, you can see how it gets the name "pocket rocket." Test 2 was for a cup of coffee, which was 8 oz of water in the same container. Within a minute I could feel the container shaking. After 75 seconds, I had a rolling boil. the lightweight design and the smart carrying case are a nice perk for backpacking. Many similar products provide you with a small bag, which does nothing to protect the stove in your pack. The pot supports fold out to accept a container of decent diameter size. You can likewise fold them in to accept a smaller container. When it is time to pack up your kit, simply fold in the arms and igniter and place back in the case. The stove remains hot after use for about 2-3 minutes, so be cautious about handling. While I have not tested this product in the wind, any backpacker worth their salt knows to bring a wind screen or use natural materials to block off gusts while using. I would highly suggest this product for any day hiker, backpacker, or camper in general who wants a smartly designed, light weight, and efficient way to heat up water for your meals.

Well built, compact. Bought mine for travel and power failures. Nice to have a hot meal or a coffee.

Bought this to replace my bulky jetboil stove. Very satisfied with how lightweight and easy it is to use. Fantastic value for the money especially over the jetboil. Fits tight and seems very durable. Has a nice divider where the flame comes out to help protect and prevent it from being blown out on windy days. Flame turns down very low and can also be turned up for high heat and faster boils.

Performed flawlessly.

This boils water incredibly fast, I never knew water could be boiled on a stove this quickly, it takes less than 5 minutes to do a liter. I've always used some crappy coleman stove thinking it didn't matter and made no difference, but wow this is really fast and I'm pretty sure I am using less fuel too. I highly recommend this for camping, I brought it backpacking and its completely changed how I do lunch, now I don't mind stopping and cooking lunch because it is so quick.

Great, compact stove. Boils water pretty quickly, 1 qrt about 2 1/2 minutes with a finned pot. Favorite things are that it works well, very compact, and very reliable.

Le MSR PocketRocket 2, c’est un peu le couteau suisse des réchauds : ultra-léger (73 g !), compact (il tient dans une poche) et incroyablement efficace. Il balance 2 400 W de puissance, de quoi faire bouillir 1 litre d’eau en environ 3,5 minutes – soit plus vite que le temps qu’il me faut pour retrouver mes allumettes au fond du sac. Les bras de support dentelés assurent une bonne stabilité, sauf si vous décidez de cuisiner sur une pente à 45° (faut pas non plus lui en demander trop). Il se visse sur une cartouche de gaz standard, et la molette de réglage permet de passer du mode “fusion nucléaire” au “mijotage presque délicat” avec une précision surprenante pour un truc de cette taille. Il ne possède pas d’allumage piezo, donc il faudra penser à prendre un briquet (ou espérer un éclair providentiel). Mais bon, vu son poids plume et son efficacité redoutable, on lui pardonne. En résumé : si vous voulez un réchaud fiable, puissant et qui ne pèse pas plus lourd qu’une barre énergétique, le PocketRocket 2 est un choix sans prise de tête. Par contre, si vous espériez un mode four pour cuire une pizza en bivouac, il va falloir revoir vos attentes.

Small, lightweight, well made. A must have for hikers and hunters who need a lightweight stove for backpack hunts and hiking.

Gaskocher ist super. Was nicht in die Beschreibung steht ist: Gas Kartusche nichtinbegriffen. Die Abbildung entspricht nicht was du geliefert bekommst. Du musst die Kartusche separat bestellen. Decathlon hat die gleiche Kartusche, viel billige als MSR.

Funciona bien, compacta y por los materiales me dan confianza de que va a durar. Es ruidosa pero hierve el agua muy rápido

No sé si se trata de un fallo o es algo completamente normal. Pero al cabo de usarlo, lógicamente se calienta la pieza bastante, pero no me hace gracia que se caliente la parte que va roscada al cartucho de gas ¡Me parece algo peligroso e inestable que la parte del quemador no transmita de manera eficiente el calor! Para que el área de la rosca a la botella de gas no se sobrecaliente. Porque llega a quemar en contacto con la botella. Aunque sea un quemador muy cómodo, muy bueno, ligero y eficaz ¡Tiene el defecto de sobrecalentarse demasiado donde está la rosca! Eso sinceramente no me parece nada seguro y por miedo he terminado quitando la pieza tras unos minutos. La experiencia pues es muy buena, pero estás continuamente pensado si está transmitiendo demasiado calor hacia el cartucho de gas ¡Debería como repito repartir el calor y distribuirlo de manera que no llegue a la parte de la boca de conexión! Lo veo algo muy peligroso. Otros quemadores más baratos y mejores ¡Son más aparatosos pero más seguros que este! Si alguien me puede dar la certeza de que es seguro cocinar con esto durante un buen rato ¡Sin que le de calor al cartucho de gas! ¡Agradecería la respuesta! ¡Gracias por lo demás es muy eficiente incluso en condiciones de viento!