MSR - Pocket Rocket?

[Sleeping Wild]

Hi.

I've been watching/reading reviews on the MSR Pocket Rocket, which from what I've seen and heard, it sounds like a pretty decent kit. I'd like to here from you guys on what do you think on the MSR Pocket Rocket? Preferably from one who has used or tested the stove.

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[The Lord Poncho]

Its a lightweight, bog standard little gas stove. I've had one for a fair few years, always seems to give me good performance. There are plenty of cheaper clones about, that I would imagine (but I can't Verify) have a fairly similar performance.

 

[Shewie]

The Karrimor X Lite Ti is a good little stove

 

[JAG009]

Go outdoors used to do a copy of this that was just as good and half the price ,I used both and could not see any difference ,,they are doing a vango one at the moment that might be worth a punt for the price http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/vango-compact-gas-stove-p153188

 

[Barn Owl]

I'd say it's a tad more robust than some other makes, i like mine.

 

[lostplanet]

I've got one, I think it's great. I tend to use my honey stove as first choice but the pocket rocket is powerful, reliable, lightweight, small and fairly priced.

 

[rik_uk3]

Nothing special by today's standard, just trading on the name, the little £8 Vango will do the same job for you, save yourself a few quid and go for that.

 

[Harvestman]

I like my Pocket Rocket. Dependable little stove, highly controllable, and if you turn it up it gives a fierce flame. I've no experience of the more modern clones, as my Pocket Rocket does what I need. I've had it years and found it very dependable. A bit on the unstable side, but that's a criticism of any stove of this type.

 

[dwardo]

I have one and its a great stove. Works every time without fail and burns well.
Its the only stove i have ever had or needed so not had much to compare it to.

 

[Tengu]

I love mine too.

No idea about the clones

 

[mholland]

I've been using a coleman F1 Lite for about 6-7 years and its bomber. Its slightly more powerful than the msr, and folds up smaller. I like it because it fits in my pan unit better. They're £15 at go outdoors at the moment, tempted to get a spare!

 

[ArkAngel]

I've had one for years. Well built, works well and fast boil. The only thing i could compare it to was a MSR Dragonfly which if was trekking the world would be a better and more versatile option.

 

[copper_head]

I have a cheap clone version, all good but prefer a remote feed for gas stoves.

 

[dwardo]

I have a cheap clone version, all good but prefer a remote feed for gas stoves.

Oops when you posted about the remote feed it threw me as mine is remote feed. Its an MSR something or other lol.

 

[Thoth]

Good stove, well made. Does what it says on the tin. Can't find anything to complain about in the five or six years I've had mine.

 

[GordonM]

I like the Pocket Rocket; mine serves me well. Like others have stated above, there are other choices with different price points.

To help stabilize the Pocket Rocket, a fuel canister stove and lantern stabilizer is a great bit of kit. Here is the one I use:

My Pocket Rocket in use with a USGI Canteen Cup:

Heating up some beef stew on my tailgate:

Here with a couple of stoves:

Here with my "truck tote":

Gordy

 

[Bucephalas]

I have the MSR Micro-Rocket, the Hi-Gear Titanium Blaze, Hi-Gear Inferno and a cheap £3 Chinese PR rip off.

I have to say, the Micro Rocket is my least fav out of all these. It's fierce and noisy and the flame is very concentrated, almost blow-torch like, and it was the most expensive.
The Hi-Gear Titanium is much better value and around the same size (although slightly heavier believe it or not).

Best value has to be the £3 clone. My only regret is knowing that some kid has slaved in a sweat shop to make it! How else can they make something this good for so little money?