cook kit
MSR

PocketRocket 2

Category
Cook kit
Type
Stove
Capacity / warmth / size
Boils 1 L in 3.5 min
Material
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Weight
73 g (2.6 oz) minimum

What hikers keep saying · from 5 reviews

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Their Pocket Rocket 2 can take 10-12 minutes to boil water for two people, compared with about 3 minutes on their Windmaster.

negative

Uses the MSR Pocket Rocket 2 in the non-winter season and finds it good, leaving the heavy case at home in favor of a bubble-wrap bag.

positive

Their five-year-old Pocket Rocket 2 replaced a 20-year-old original; it is smaller and lighter and so far just as reliable.

positivedurablelight

Has owned the Pocket Rocket 2 since getting into backpacking; it works fine but is a middle-ground stove that does not excel at performance or weight for its price.

mixed

Has been happy with the regular PocketRocket 2 for over 2,000 miles, many in the West Collegiates and San Juans; no igniter to break.

positivedurable

Their PocketRocket 2 mini stove kit has been great; the only minor issue is the small pot, which they only fill to about 550 to 600 ml.

positive

Over the winter their PocketRocket 2 produced a large, feeble, wind-blown flame whenever it dropped below about 3°C, instead of its usual jet-engine flame.

negativecold

Recently switched from a BRS to the PocketRocket 2 and finds it a great improvement despite the extra 30 to 40 g.

positive

Uses a PocketRocket 2 at 11,000 ft on long trips in wind and rain and has never had a single issue; the thing is bomber.

positivedurable

Has a PR2 while their wife has a PR Deluxe; the Deluxe boils faster and handles a breeze better, but they make up for it by picking a sheltered spot.

mixed

Has been a big fan of the PocketRocket 2, starting before it came to market, and has burned over 10,000 g of fuel through it.

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