Campstove Review - MSR Pocket Rocket

MSR Pocket Rocket - 2015

5 out of 5 Stars

Most of my purchase decisions for backpacking gear have been budget conscious buys. For this purchase I went straight to the top rated stove. It was $45 in 2015, and that price appears to be holding for the Pocket Rocket 2.

My coffee is ready for brewing as I wait for my MSR to boil my water.

This stove does everything I need a stove to do. It is small, light, and easy to use. I'm able to pack it, along with my lighter and spoon, inside the cup I use for coffee or tea. That cup fits inside the Stanley cup I use to boil water.

The design of the stove is supposed to allow it to work in windy conditions. I've used this on top of a bald with a decent breeze, and it did perform, but it took a bit longer to boil the water. Without a breeze this thing boils water very fast.

You can purchase camping stoves for less than $20 at Walmart and on Amazon. This is one area I did not mind spending some extra money. MSR makes quality gear.

Note. I am budget conscious in all backpacking gear purchases. My reviews are based upon multiple uses, spanning months or years.

About The Author

My name is Jerry. My trail name is Monsoon. In addition to running a hiking club, I also own and operate a coffee shop & bookstore. Check it out here.