Reviews & Ratings for MSR PocketRocket 2 Stove — 14 reviews

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MSR PocketRocket 2 Stove
MSR PocketRocket 2 Stove
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Most Helpful Positive Review Great little stove!
New version is a great improvement, now smaller and lighter without compromising on the heat output. Unfolding the arms takes a little getting used to. Great purchase!
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Reliable, powerful, incredibly compact

by kc0218, from DE, United States Written on January 18, 2024
The MSR Pocket Rocket 2 is a reliable, powerful, incredibly compact backpacking stove. Weighing just 2.6 ounces it has a 3-minute boil time for a liter of water, simmers like a champ, and has pot stands that are easy to fold out (or in). The stove will fit just about anywhere in your pack, and will heat your meals or water with ease.
Pros:
  • compact
Cons:
  • None
Best Used for:
  • Backpacking
Would recommend: Yes
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Awesome for compact and minimalist backcountry adventures.

by Renegade, Verified Owner from DE, United States Written on September 1, 2023
I own several MSR stoves. Bought my 1st whisper lite back in 1988 and still use it! My son bought the pocket rocket for scouts so I bought the pr 2. There is a flaw with the set scre* where the bottom of the burner assembly mates with the valve. The scre*s just come loose all the time on their own. This is very frustrating but even worse was MSR'sRead more about review stating Awesome for compact and minimalist backcountry adventures. warranty department's response. They told me to put some scre* lock on it and pretty much too bad for you. This is making it problematic for me to recommend this particular product and has made it difficult for me to decide if I should buy the fancy new one with the lighter integrated.
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MSR Pocket rocket

by Dre, from NJ, United States Written on July 5, 2023
Very small and compact, but super powerful. Great to take on thruhikes and backcountry camping. This thing is like a jet. It can boil a cup oh water in about a minute. Very useful when you're hungry after a day outdoors.
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Great stove, small package

by HENGLI CHEN, Verified Owner from DE, United States Written on April 7, 2021
MSR POCKETROCKET 2 stove really light and functional. It fit in my cooking ware as well as my cutlery. The case which come with stove fit very well and protected. I will bring it with me for climbing, hiking and other activities.
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Great product

by tiffany, Verified Owner from DE, United States Written on March 4, 2021
MSR POCKETROCKET 2 stove really light and functional. It fit in my cooking ware as well as my cutlery. The case which come with stove fit very well and protected. I will bring it with me for climbing, hiking and other activities.
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Great stove, small package

by guy in colorado, from CO, United States Written on November 7, 2020
Quite possibly the best backpacking stove on the market dollar for dollar in the premium product line. Case holds the Piezo Igniter for lighting to make it a great all in one kit that fits just about anywhere.
Pros:
  • Size
  • weight
  • Packability
Cons:
  • NONE
Best Used for:
  • Backpacking
  • through hiking
Would recommend: No
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Lightweight backpacking stove

by BoulderBackpacker, Verified Owner from CO, United States Written on June 21, 2020
Great lightweight backpacking stove. Exactly what I was looking for. Easy to use, quick setup and fast boiling of water. I also added an Optimus Clip-on Canister Stove windshield that greatly shortens the boil speed by cutting down on wind interference.
Pros:
  • Lightweight
  • Easy to use
Cons:
  • None
Best Used for:
  • backpack camping
Would recommend: Yes
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I've been Satisfied

by JonnyCakes, from UT, United States Written on April 11, 2019
This thing work pretty good. The stove boils water very quick which is all you can ask. Lights easily and holds a flame fairly well in windy conditions. The stove is super lightweight and comes in a nice compact container. The arms are bit small and are kind of hard to keep the pot on.
Pros:
  • Light and compact
Cons:
  • small base
Best Used for:
  • Backpacing
Would recommend: Yes
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All around great stove

by FLTGear.com, Verified Owner from AR, United States Written on December 29, 2018
Hard to believe that a stove that only weighs 2.6 oz can put out so much heat. Considering that most of my other stoves are 10000 BTU's, and the PocketRocket is 8200, it still does a nice job. The wire loop flame adjuster is easy to reach and control. MSR says this stove can hold an eight inch diameter pot, which seems to be a stretch. I don't think I'd try that without adding a canister stand. You lose some stability by making the stove fold into a small size - my Primus Classic stove is clunky, but very stable. Also like my Primus stoves, you can't add a windscreen.

As someone else mentioned, the folding seems a bit clumsy at first. Probably because it does compact down into such a small size. The carrying case is a nice addition to keep the stove from getting damaged when stuffed in a pannier.
Pros:
  • weight
  • Ease of use
Cons:
  • Expensive
Best Used for:
  • Bikepacking
  • backpack camping
  • bicycle touring
Would recommend: Yes
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High-level CP attack furnace

by Makalu T, Verified Owner from TAICHUNG CITY, Taiwan Written on June 26, 2018
Originally used the Japanese brands of attacking furnaces, this special purchase of the US MSR brand attack furnace to use，
Compared to the first generation of small rockets, the Small Rocket 2 is not only lighter in weight, but also has a redesigned bracket that is not easy to turn over, has a smaller storage volume, and has the same boiled water efficiency.
WindClip® windproof design, three-way jaws protect the main flame from being blown away by the wind (the biggest highlight of the small rocket burner)
The sturdy stand and base provide excellent stability for a wide range of cooking applications for large pans and various baking pans. (Maximum load 3.6KG, 7 jins, plus points plus points)
Easy to operate, fast ignition, simple and reliable structure, no pressurization and maintenance are required.
Pros:
  • Value
Cons:
  • nothing
Would recommend: Yes
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