I bought one of these little stoves when I saw it in one of your backpacking videos last year. I love this little baby, and it is always in my pack now. One of the great things is that I no longer have to wait for the fire to get going in the morning. I can have coffee right away.
I agree. The pocket rocket is the best stove I've ever owned. I live in Wisconsin and spend time in the north woods... this stove has NEVER failed on me no matter how cold or hot the weather gets.
I finally found it, it took a while but I am a persistent SOB... :D The artist is Jason Shaw (cheers man, great music) and the song name is THINGAMAJIG... You can find it at freemusic site ;) And cheers to Nutn from Serbia!
just ordered one of these to integrate into my Bug out/survival kit along with some canisters and Ketalist cookware, all off your reviews Nutn! Thanks so much, this is going to do a lot to increase the capabilities of my survival system! Keep it up!
Awesome stove. Used multiple years in northern Canada hiking and camping with no problems what so ever. Stove worked well every time as long as I kept the fuel warm-ish (got down to -20C overnight).
Just stopping by to say after I saw this vid I bought the pocket rocket setup. Took my oldest on a hike and the MSR Pocket Rocket worked perfectly. Thanks Nutn!
My mistake on the high elevations man, I had no idea that I had to pre-flight the cartridge to use it in high/cold elevation. Thanks a lot man, it has now caused me to take this out more than I already do. Kick ass.
Thank you for the great review. Bought an MSR Pocket Rocket a few days ago to replace my 20 year old Whisperlite. The WL still works, but I wanted something super simple to carry me through my bicycle adventures. The PR is a small, simple and light option with easy to find fuel for the places I am currently traveling to. My Zippo lighter ignites it without issue.
MSR makes great stoves. I have one that's over 30 yrs old, has a solid fuel line, pump, and built-in igniter (all of which I actually like). When the stove is attached to a fuel bottle lying on its side, it forms a rigid, "L" shaped unit, and the weight of the fuel makes it very stable. A pump gives better performance in cold weather, and a built-in igniter means you'll never lose, forget, or have to fumble through your pocket for your fire starter.
You are right, this is the best portable canister stove on the market. They now have one out even smaller and lighter if you can believe that. I own one and love it. I did however run into a wee problem with burning in high cold elevations though. This is where my MSR whisperlite comes into play. Thanks for the review Nutn.
i've had one of these stoves for years. and i would confirm everything Nutn said about it. not a single fault in design or construction. a point to note is that the concentrated flame works very well with the smaller single person cook pots/cups, i've found other larger burner stoves flames often pointlessly creep up the sides of the pot, wasting heat, and annoyingly heating up the pot handle.
I own a MSR pocket rocket myself what a brilliant piece of kit it is, very easy to light, weighs nothing, everything nutnfancy has said here holds true, oh and if you turn the heat up by god it does sound like a rocket going off haha, fantastic purchase I advise everyone getting one, FOR ANY camping application, not just to save space etc, great if you use mess tins and the like! 10/10 for me
i've been doing weeks of research for a cross country motorcycle trip and i love it when i find TNP videos that coincide with my findings. thanks nutn for making me feel smart.
Thanks to TNP, I have 3 of these. They go with me on every hike, though I always make a fire and prefer to cook on a fire. But, the PR is multi-functional, in that it will not only cook, but makes an outstanding little flame-thrower to start marginal material to fire. Should be in everyone's pack as a survival tool and back-up cooker. Thanks TNP.
SPOT ON with this review. I hiked that AT (from Georgia to Maine for those that don't know) in six months and I started off with the MSR Dragonfly with a 20 oz bottle.. The thing worked great, but I quickly realized that I didn't want to walk 2,100 miles with 4 extra pounds in my pack. I switched over to the MSR Pocket Rocket and never looked back. The only other recommendation I would make it to have an aluminum wind shield. It will save fuel and heat things faster.
Great stove! Use'd it lots, its been on every back pack trip. I recommend the stand for it, its great when your useing a larger pot, it gives it a more stable base! Glad to see a great review on a great stove!
I am a huge fan of this stove. I bought it off your recommendation and have loved it's ease of use. As far as using the cartridges in cold weather...I have used them down to -10 F with the Jet Boil and it worked fine. It did add 5 min. longer to the boil time but it was left in my pack instead of my jacket to keep it warm. Anway. I am a big fan of the Pocket Rocket. There is a newer version out now called the MSR MicroRocket Stove. Its weight is 2.6 oz vs the PocketRocket's 3 oz.
I've had one for about 2 years now, mostly used for coffee in the field, though used it extensively in Bridgeport's winter mountain warfare for food and making water
Excellent video. Thank you. I have had good luck with Trangia alcohol stove and the Emberlit stove. They are not as fast, but you can get fuel almost anywhere.
I have a Pocket Rocket, and I love it. I would agree with pretty much everything you say Nutn', with one caveat: It is rather precarious to use. I sometimes have difficulty finding a place to set the stove while I'm hiking over mossy tundra, or on steep terrain. Also, the stovetop doesn't hold my pots very well, so it feels like a gust of wind could knock it over, or a clumsy elbow would dump my food everywhere. That said, I live with it and love it.
Awesome review Nutn! After hearing you rave about it forever my GF bought me the PocketRocket for my birthday yesterday, Cannot wait to hit the mountain's with it!!!
Hey bro... I got the Snow Peak version two Christmases ago and absolutely LOVE IT! It was in a gift/starter pack with the spork and the Trek700 pot. I've taken the kit on several outdoor adventures in just about every condition imaginable and it hasn't disappointed yet. Thanks Nutn and keep up the great reviews dude!!
great video Nutn, glad you finally got around to it. Im finally starting to put together a day-hike/USK system and I fully intend to integrate PRs into them! Thanks again man!
Great job Nutnfancy, I remember buying my first MSR Pocket Rocket years ago at REI back when they were $20.00. The stove is still running flawlessly. Take Care, Londian.
the pocket rocket was the first stove i ever got when i was a boy scout and i absolutely loved it! super light and easy :) although the only two downfalls are just that pots and pans fall off these things insanely easy if youre not careful, and on a cold and windy day are tricky to light. otherwise amazing!
My buddy bought me the Primus Yellowstone Classic stove.. even though it's heavier.. it works great for me. Someday I'll get the PR.. but my system is working for now. Great review..thanks
Everything nutn said is true. The only thing I would elaborate on is that it can sometimes be hard to balance pans on the PR. But overall I love this stove and would not hesitate a second in acquiring one.
This is,what you advised me to use when I started backpacking. Just like Crockery informed of the Kelty redcloud pack. Been pleased with both. The pocket rocket is small, light but can do a big job. Never sorry that I followed your recommendation. Have a good day.
Great review Nutn! I have the Poc rocket and the Superfly and love both. The soft hiss of those little stoves lifts my spirit more than a fire. I also have an old Whisperlite that I use in Winter (-20 or colder) conditions...Still my choice in the extreme cold. Peace
I've had that thing since i was in 4th grade and started going camping with cub scouts. little bugger has been working perfectly since day 1, and still boils water super fast. only thing is i wish I had some pots that wouldn't slide all over on the top of it!
Hey Nutnfancy, thanks for the review! Last year, Oct31, my bro, a couple buds and myself did an overnighter up Old Glory (Southern BC) : 49.149889,-117.912118 and all I had to cook with was a dinky little diethylene stove... weak. Since then I've been trying to figure out what to replace it with. Then I saw your review the other day and went for the pocket rocket, and I gotta say, the British should be proud with what this thing can do with their thermal units!
My Superfly fits in my GSI Halulite 1 qt kettle with room for a larger base, and MSR folding utensils. But when I hike the Wonderland Trail around Mt Rainier next August, I plan on bringing the Pocket Rocket because when you are hiking 93 miles around Mt Rainier, every ounce counts!
I love these pocket rockets, For our family of four we have 7 of them (One for ea persons go GHB, the car and two at the family store). When you purchase them open them up and feel for the needle valve at the base, pressing your thumb on the bottom should leave a dimple impression, if not it will not make an puncture of the can. We carry three stoves (Pocket Rocket, Swiss Volcano and Esbit)
I bought this 2 months ago and used it at 10,440 ft. High winds, cold temperature. Held up flawlessly. It's fast, simple and it gets the job done. Just bring a Bic lighter with you to get it started.
I have the Snow Peak Gigapower stove with integrated starter. It's the same basic design, except instead of 3 pot-holding arms stamped from a sheet, it's got 4 arms bent from wire. Probably a tad heavier, but also more compact, since the arms fold past each other. Fits in my fist! I was gonna get the MSR after seeing it in your vids, but REI had the Snow Peak stove cheaper (with built-in sparker!), so that's what I got. 7 camping trips later, I can easily say it's the best thing in my backpack.
Awesome vid. Gets me excited about going hiking one day with my son. Too bad I live in Arizona and can't enjoy thoes snow hikes like you have. And that 350z is looking good! Keep it up. Take care
Thanks Nutnfancy! I use a Vaude Markill Hotrod. Its similar and I love it. It looks like your MSR holds a small pot a little better than Mine. Were on the same page dude. Too Pie, Out!
I AGREE totally with you NUTNFANCY!! I love using my pocket rocket not only forBOILING WATER,ReHeating/Rehydrating FOOD,Frying Fish, but I love it for making CHARCORD (Charcloth Braided) in a tin. Quickly Warming up the main room, when the power is out. Very Affordable in Canada,Ontario 20-30$Pocket Rocket.The Small Fuel Canisters are 4-7Dollars. A Big Fuel Canister are 9-12$.All depends where you buy. Walmart,Canadian Tire,HardwareStore,MountainEquip,etc. THUMBS UP on this VID! Cheers ;-))
I have the MSR Micro Rocket and I realy like it! Now we're cooking pasta, while sailing matches in an Yngling open Yacht. I Also realy like that your using the Metric system Nutnfancy! Easy for a Dutch TNP-er like myself
the pocket rocket is an awsome stove i used it for many years i favor this stove for a lightweight stove over one of my many others..( Jetboil PCS, Msr Wisperlite universal and Guide set from Jetboil.) great video
Sweet stove, I almost bought that one but worried that the pot supports would fold or collapse. I ended up going with a Snow Peak model that has 4 flat supports that seem much sturdier, it also has the added advantage of a piezo ignition to get it started. It was a little bit more expensive but well worth it and just very well built. It also folds and packs into a very small plastic case.
Friends I bought one for camping. It boiled water a cup of water in less then 3 mins, with the small cartridge . I think we can cook over 8 mountain house meals with one cartridge. Good for a a weekend in the woods. Cant the MSR XGK EX stoves use different types of fuels? That is why the bottle is refill able ?
svea 123, unleaded gas and a fuel bottle. You can burn anything that will ignite. easy cleaning, and faithful! I used it 2 times a day for 6months 5 days on the AT. Then used it in winter for 2 years.
For stability, MSR has a stand they put out. It clips into the base of the fuel tank, and adds several inches of reach in 3 corners. Folds to a little bit thicker than your average pen, and can be tucked into virtually any pocket. I've had my PR since a black friday sale last year, and have used it for hot chocolate on camping trips, to something to warm me up as I wait on Scratch and Dent sales at REI. This stove can not, and will not, be beat.
I have been watching TNP for a while now and I keep hearing that people find your videos uninteresting. I have never thought that, mostly because I love everything you put out. However, my interest in this video was fairly low... until I watched it. Now all those comments make sense to me. You can make any subject interesting. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to seeing whatever you put out. Ted
Dude you convinced me, i was eyeballing an optimus crux lite, and going back and forth towards an MSR micro rocket, buuuut your video helped a lot. I just made up my mind, thanx a lot :D. I'm going for the pocket rocket.
I have a PR but never use it. My system uses a JetBoil for multiday trips. Although it appears heavier (11oz) at first glance, it is actually close to the same size & weight after you factor in cooking pan/cup options. My system uses fresh food for the first 3 days (eaten cold if you cant build a fire) then switches to backpackers food. The PR uses almost twice the fuel the Jetboil does, but the Jetboil is really only good for water. That is the trade off I prefer these days.
I have both a jetboil and a MSR whisperlite stove. I agree that the bigger liquid fuel stoves are slower, but, the whisperlite can use multiple fuel types (white gas, unleaded auto fuels, kerosene), which I think would be nice in a more emergency situation. I get better heat control with the whisperlite as well. Jetboil is great for boiling, but doesn't simmer all that great.
Cartridge based stoves are fine for something that has a fixed time frame with fixed cooking/heating requirments. You make a strong argument for simplicity and ease of use. I find for my use, the wisperlight international a better fit. Yes, it wont simmer like butane based stoves, but it works very well. Most of the time the goal is boiling anyways. The added bonus of useing white gas, unleaded, kerosene, diesel and JP.
I'm pretty sure he's talking about making sure the cartridge is working at home before you leave. I think I remember him saying on one of his trips he got up in the mountains and the valve was defective on it.
Yeah Ive been waiting for this vid to. I dont have a gas stove because a wood stove is pretty simple so its at the bottom of the list to get but eventually Ill get one and the MSR is seems like a good one to get. Thanks.
Thank you for the video man this is what I needed and finally feel secure about my stove, now please make me feel secure about a tent purchase and sleeping bag it's driving me insane. Thanks again, good journey.
Excellent review of the Pocket Rocket. I like the simplicity of this stove although the arms I am not too excited over. Been looking at the Optimus Crux and like the fold down compactness feature, but may opt to go with Rocket as the handle looks more robust. In all a great review, thanks for your input.
I totally agree its my go to stove. My final day for white gas was a few seasons ago... Had a bad o ring on the flow control valve ...about 1 min into a burn and whoom I have an inferno in the middle if the forest. Needless to say I weighed my options and moved on to simple n safe-the PR
Great Review Nutn. Ive used the pocket rocket before but I have to say that I much prefer the MSR whisperlite stove. you do have to pump the bottle, prime the stove and it does take a little time but I can get it down to under a minute and it burns much hotter than a pocket rocket. additionally it is a much simpler design and can be broken down in field and clean with minimal tools(SAK or Leatherman juice) Ive brought both on trips and find myself reaching for the wisperlite every time.
have used this stove exclusively for years.. cant say enough good about it... would be nice if it had a couple aftermarket accessories to make larger pots more sturdy.
Î love my Pocket Rocket, great review! I still take my MSR Whisperlite with me to other countries since I cannot take fuel on the plane and cannot be sure that I can buy these screwing canisters at my destination.
Love mine! Had it since I was in 8th grade! Haha still got it all using it. only complaint is the fuel cells, I've had to warm them up quite a few times when it was really cold out.
Another great vid! I do have one minor correction, I know this video is old, though not oudated. The Optimus Crux Lite doesn't fold. It is small enough to fit under the canister, but it's big brother, the Optimus Crux does fold. I own this and the pocket rocket and I, like you, can find no difference between them. The only way I seperate them is the pocket rocket goes with my 2 person kit because it stows easier in that pot and the Crux Lite goes with my solo kit. Thanks for another great review
This is a great stove there is no doubt about it. Although if you are just boiling water you can't beat a jet boil. Also if you are just looking for a stove it is hard to beat the Soto ODR-1. It blows the socks off of the pocket rocket. Anyway great vid!!
Thanks for the positive review and the support!
I bought one of these little stoves when I saw it in one of your backpacking videos last year. I love this little baby, and it is always in my pack now. One of the great things is that I no longer have to wait for the fire to get going in the morning. I can have coffee right away.
I have used this stove on back country canoe and backpacking trips for years, it has always been rock solid! never lets me down.
I agree. The pocket rocket is the best stove I've ever owned. I live in Wisconsin and spend time in the north woods... this stove has NEVER failed on me no matter how cold or hot the weather gets.
been using this stove for close to 7 years. zero failures, this thing rocks.
I finally found it, it took a while but I am a persistent SOB... :D
The artist is Jason Shaw (cheers man, great music) and the song name is THINGAMAJIG...
You can find it at freemusic site ;)
And cheers to Nutn from Serbia!
I used this stove on a backpacking trip around five years ago. Absolutely loved it!
just ordered one of these to integrate into my Bug out/survival kit along with some canisters and Ketalist cookware, all off your reviews Nutn! Thanks so much, this is going to do a lot to increase the capabilities of my survival system! Keep it up!
Awesome stove. Used multiple years in northern Canada hiking and camping with no problems what so ever. Stove worked well every time as long as I kept the fuel warm-ish (got down to -20C overnight).
Just stopping by to say after I saw this vid I bought the pocket rocket setup. Took my oldest on a hike and the MSR Pocket Rocket worked perfectly. Thanks Nutn!
My mistake on the high elevations man, I had no idea that I had to pre-flight the cartridge to use it in high/cold elevation. Thanks a lot man, it has now caused me to take this out more than I already do. Kick ass.
Thank you for the great review. Bought an MSR Pocket Rocket a few days ago to replace my 20 year old Whisperlite. The WL still works, but I wanted something super simple to carry me through my bicycle adventures. The PR is a small, simple and light option with easy to find fuel for the places I am currently traveling to. My Zippo lighter ignites it without issue.
MSR makes great stoves. I have one that's over 30 yrs old, has a solid fuel line, pump, and built-in igniter (all of which I actually like). When the stove is attached to a fuel bottle lying on its side, it forms a rigid, "L" shaped unit, and the weight of the fuel makes it very stable. A pump gives better performance in cold weather, and a built-in igniter means you'll never lose, forget, or have to fumble through your pocket for your fire starter.
You are right, this is the best portable canister stove on the market. They now have one out even smaller and lighter if you can believe that. I own one and love it. I did however run into a wee problem with burning in high cold elevations though. This is where my MSR whisperlite comes into play. Thanks for the review Nutn.
i've had one of these stoves for years. and i would confirm everything Nutn said about it. not a single fault in design or construction. a point to note is that the concentrated flame works very well with the smaller single person cook pots/cups, i've found other larger burner stoves flames often pointlessly creep up the sides of the pot, wasting heat, and annoyingly heating up the pot handle.
I love my pocket rocket. Picked it up two years ago and no problems so far!
i got this stove when you reviewed your camping equipment...love it...its the best little stove i have used.
I own a MSR pocket rocket myself what a brilliant piece of kit it is, very easy to light, weighs nothing, everything nutnfancy has said here holds true, oh and if you turn the heat up by god it does sound like a rocket going off haha, fantastic purchase I advise everyone getting one, FOR ANY camping application, not just to save space etc, great if you use mess tins and the like! 10/10 for me
i've been doing weeks of research for a cross country motorcycle trip and i love it when i find TNP videos that coincide with my findings. thanks nutn for making me feel smart.
I own this stove. It works well. It is light. It is reliable. What more can I say without citing the video. Good vid. hall of fame fo sho!
i,ve own mine over 10 years.cooked thousands of meals with it and it's still going strong.a+ in my book....
Thanks to TNP, I have 3 of these. They go with me on every hike, though I always make a fire and prefer to cook on a fire. But, the PR is multi-functional, in that it will not only cook, but makes an outstanding little flame-thrower to start marginal material to fire. Should be in everyone's pack as a survival tool and back-up cooker. Thanks TNP.
SPOT ON with this review. I hiked that AT (from Georgia to Maine for those that don't know) in six months and I started off with the MSR Dragonfly with a 20 oz bottle.. The thing worked great, but I quickly realized that I didn't want to walk 2,100 miles with 4 extra pounds in my pack. I switched over to the MSR Pocket Rocket and never looked back. The only other recommendation I would make it to have an aluminum wind shield. It will save fuel and heat things faster.
Great stove! Use'd it lots, its been on every back pack trip. I recommend the stand for it, its great when your useing a larger pot, it gives it a more stable base! Glad to see a great review on a great stove!
Based on your prior reviews, I purchased the MSR Pocket Rocket for a pack in bear hunt in NW Montana with my oldest Son. Love it!
I've had one of these for awhile now great for backpacking the older one too
I am a huge fan of this stove. I bought it off your recommendation and have loved it's ease of use. As far as using the cartridges in cold weather...I have used them down to -10 F with the Jet Boil and it worked fine. It did add 5 min. longer to the boil time but it was left in my pack instead of my jacket to keep it warm.
Anway. I am a big fan of the Pocket Rocket. There is a newer version out now called the MSR MicroRocket Stove. Its weight is 2.6 oz vs the PocketRocket's 3 oz.
I've had one for about 2 years now, mostly used for coffee in the field, though used it extensively in Bridgeport's winter mountain warfare for food and making water
Mine was submerged under 4 feet of water when our basement flooded last year, and it still works like a champ!
Excellent video. Thank you. I have had good luck with Trangia alcohol stove and the Emberlit stove. They are not as fast, but you can get fuel almost anywhere.
I have a Pocket Rocket, and I love it. I would agree with pretty much everything you say Nutn', with one caveat: It is rather precarious to use. I sometimes have difficulty finding a place to set the stove while I'm hiking over mossy tundra, or on steep terrain. Also, the stovetop doesn't hold my pots very well, so it feels like a gust of wind could knock it over, or a clumsy elbow would dump my food everywhere. That said, I live with it and love it.
Awesome review Nutn! After hearing you rave about it forever my GF bought me the PocketRocket for my birthday yesterday, Cannot wait to hit the mountain's with it!!!
Hey bro... I got the Snow Peak version two Christmases ago and absolutely LOVE IT! It was in a gift/starter pack with the spork and the Trek700 pot. I've taken the kit on several outdoor adventures in just about every condition imaginable and it hasn't disappointed yet.
Thanks Nutn and keep up the great reviews dude!!
My family uses it on every adventure. It's awesome and we love it!
great video Nutn, glad you finally got around to it. Im finally starting to put together a day-hike/USK system and I fully intend to integrate PRs into them! Thanks again man!
As always, Thanks for the review and all that you do nutn! Hope you and your family are doing well! You are in all our hearts and prayers.
Love this stove! It has served me well for almost 10 years. It fits perfectly into an msr ultralite boil pot
I agree I have used one for 5+ years awesome piece of lightweight gear.
Great job Nutnfancy, I remember buying my first MSR Pocket Rocket years ago at REI back when they were $20.00. The stove is still running flawlessly.
Take Care,
Londian.
Take a look at the Olicamp XTS pot. It has a heat exchanger and can be used with stoves like the MSR.
Correction: 3 ounces = 85 grams rather than 227 grams as mentioned @ 4:53
the pocket rocket was the first stove i ever got when i was a boy scout and i absolutely loved it! super light and easy :) although the only two downfalls are just that pots and pans fall off these things insanely easy if youre not careful, and on a cold and windy day are tricky to light. otherwise amazing!
Aweome review! Thank you for doing it. I have had the pocket rocket for 8 or 10 months and I love it too!
My buddy bought me the Primus Yellowstone Classic stove.. even though it's heavier.. it works great for me. Someday I'll get the PR.. but my system is working for now.
Great review..thanks
Great stove! Still partial to my Snow Peak Giga. Both are excellent proven choices. Testing the Optimus Crux now. So far, so good!
Everything nutn said is true. The only thing I would elaborate on is that it can sometimes be hard to balance pans on the PR. But overall I love this stove and would not hesitate a second in acquiring one.
love that you still do reviews on backpacking gear ... MORE PLEASE !
This is,what you advised me to use when I started backpacking. Just like Crockery informed of the Kelty redcloud pack. Been pleased with both. The pocket rocket is small, light but can do a big job. Never sorry that I followed your recommendation. Have a good day.
Great review Nutn!
I have the Poc rocket and the Superfly and love both.
The soft hiss of those little stoves lifts my spirit more than a fire.
I also have an old Whisperlite that I use in Winter (-20 or colder) conditions...Still my choice in the extreme cold.
Peace
I've had that thing since i was in 4th grade and started going camping with cub scouts.
little bugger has been working perfectly since day 1, and still boils water super fast.
only thing is i wish I had some pots that wouldn't slide all over on the top of it!
Hey Nutnfancy, thanks for the review!
Last year, Oct31, my bro, a couple buds and myself did an overnighter up Old Glory (Southern BC) : 49.149889,-117.912118 and all I had to cook with was a dinky little diethylene stove... weak. Since then I've been trying to figure out what to replace it with. Then I saw your review the other day and went for the pocket rocket, and I gotta say, the British should be proud with what this thing can do with their thermal units!
My Superfly fits in my GSI Halulite 1 qt kettle with room for a larger base, and MSR folding utensils. But when I hike the Wonderland Trail around Mt Rainier next August, I plan on bringing the Pocket Rocket because when you are hiking 93 miles around Mt Rainier, every ounce counts!
Right on Nutn', this thing's been cooking for me in the out of doors for almost a year now and it's all pluses.
LOVE the Pocket rocket, used one on the AT, totally worth every penny, and then some.
I love these pocket rockets, For our family of four we have 7 of them (One for ea persons go GHB, the car and two at the family store). When you purchase them open them up and feel for the needle valve at the base, pressing your thumb on the bottom should leave a dimple impression, if not it will not make an puncture of the can. We carry three stoves (Pocket Rocket, Swiss Volcano and Esbit)
I always enjoy your "B-Roll footage". It inspires me to go out to nature and get me some air nature smells.
Totally agree with you Nutn. Great stove for the money. I went with a Snow Peak LiteMax Titanium and love that one too.
i've used MSR for over 15 years and I TRUST them with my life
I bought this 2 months ago and used it at 10,440 ft. High winds, cold temperature. Held up flawlessly. It's fast, simple and it gets the job done. Just bring a Bic lighter with you to get it started.
I have the Snow Peak Gigapower stove with integrated starter. It's the same basic design, except instead of 3 pot-holding arms stamped from a sheet, it's got 4 arms bent from wire. Probably a tad heavier, but also more compact, since the arms fold past each other. Fits in my fist! I was gonna get the MSR after seeing it in your vids, but REI had the Snow Peak stove cheaper (with built-in sparker!), so that's what I got. 7 camping trips later, I can easily say it's the best thing in my backpack.
great stove I took your advice from one of your videos a couple of years ago and got myself one. I need to get out and use it more.
Awesome vid. Gets me excited about going hiking one day with my son. Too bad I live in Arizona and can't enjoy thoes snow hikes like you have. And that 350z is looking good! Keep it up. Take care
Have one of these stoves. They ROCK. A touch pricey IMO, but worth every cent.
Thanks Nutnfancy!
I use a Vaude Markill Hotrod. Its similar and I love it. It looks like your MSR holds a small pot a little better than Mine. Were on the same page dude.
Too Pie, Out!
I AGREE totally with you NUTNFANCY!! I love using my pocket rocket not only forBOILING WATER,ReHeating/Rehydrating FOOD,Frying Fish, but I love it for making CHARCORD (Charcloth Braided) in a tin. Quickly Warming up the main room, when the power is out. Very Affordable in Canada,Ontario 20-30$Pocket Rocket.The Small Fuel Canisters are 4-7Dollars. A Big Fuel Canister are 9-12$.All depends where you buy. Walmart,Canadian Tire,HardwareStore,MountainEquip,etc. THUMBS UP on this VID! Cheers ;-))
Just picked up mine for my cub scout camp out with my son. Good vid.
I have the MSR Micro Rocket and I realy like it! Now we're cooking pasta, while sailing matches in an Yngling open Yacht. I Also realy like that your using the Metric system Nutnfancy! Easy for a Dutch TNP-er like myself
ive been using a pocket rocket for about 12 years and it rocks.
the pocket rocket is an awsome stove i used it for many years i favor this stove for a lightweight stove over one of my many others..( Jetboil PCS, Msr Wisperlite universal and Guide set from Jetboil.) great video
Grate little stove I'm a scout and have had it for a few years nice to here nutns point of view
Please bring back more hiking videos. I love them and my young daughters love watching them- espcially when The Mountain Dog is involved. Thanks.
Man was up 4000 ft and it was cold and windy took alot longer then usual had some complications but still did the job. love the pocket rocket
Sweet stove, I almost bought that one but worried that the pot supports would fold or collapse. I ended up going with a Snow Peak model that has 4 flat supports that seem much sturdier, it also has the added advantage of a piezo ignition to get it started. It was a little bit more expensive but well worth it and just very well built. It also folds and packs into a very small plastic case.
Friends I bought one for camping. It boiled water a cup of water in less then 3 mins, with the small cartridge . I think we can cook over 8 mountain house meals with one cartridge. Good for a a weekend in the woods. Cant the MSR XGK EX stoves use different types of fuels? That is why the bottle is refill able ?
svea 123, unleaded gas and a fuel bottle. You can burn anything that will ignite. easy cleaning, and faithful! I used it 2 times a day for 6months 5 days on the AT. Then used it in winter for 2 years.
For stability, MSR has a stand they put out. It clips into the base of the fuel tank, and adds several inches of reach in 3 corners. Folds to a little bit thicker than your average pen, and can be tucked into virtually any pocket. I've had my PR since a black friday sale last year, and have used it for hot chocolate on camping trips, to something to warm me up as I wait on Scratch and Dent sales at REI. This stove can not, and will not, be beat.
Your dog is looking good, that is awesome. Great video again sir...
I have been waiting for this for YEARS.
I have been watching TNP for a while now and I keep hearing that people find your videos uninteresting. I have never thought that, mostly because I love everything you put out. However, my interest in this video was fairly low... until I watched it. Now all those comments make sense to me. You can make any subject interesting. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to seeing whatever you put out.
Ted
Dude you convinced me, i was eyeballing an optimus crux lite, and going back and forth towards an MSR micro rocket, buuuut your video helped a lot. I just made up my mind, thanx a lot :D. I'm going for the pocket rocket.
In Canada we use the metric system...we also have a lot of snow in winter. hahah! Great review! Thanks!
I have a PR but never use it. My system uses a JetBoil for multiday trips. Although it appears heavier (11oz) at first glance, it is actually close to the same size & weight after you factor in cooking pan/cup options. My system uses fresh food for the first 3 days (eaten cold if you cant build a fire) then switches to backpackers food. The PR uses almost twice the fuel the Jetboil does, but the Jetboil is really only good for water. That is the trade off I prefer these days.
I have both a jetboil and a MSR whisperlite stove. I agree that the bigger liquid fuel stoves are slower, but, the whisperlite can use multiple fuel types (white gas, unleaded auto fuels, kerosene), which I think would be nice in a more emergency situation. I get better heat control with the whisperlite as well. Jetboil is great for boiling, but doesn't simmer all that great.
That little stove is cool. I'm still packing a Coleman stove the size of a suitcase.
I need to finish that review on my titanium spork.
Cartridge based stoves are fine for something that has a fixed time frame with fixed cooking/heating requirments. You make a strong argument for simplicity and ease of use. I find for my use, the wisperlight international a better fit. Yes, it wont simmer like butane based stoves, but it works very well. Most of the time the goal is boiling anyways. The added bonus of useing white gas, unleaded, kerosene, diesel and JP.
Used on last weekend hiking at Cheaha. Didn't even know it was one of the better ones out there. It just works...
I'm pretty sure he's talking about making sure the cartridge is working at home before you leave. I think I remember him saying on one of his trips he got up in the mountains and the valve was defective on it.
Hey nutn thanks for the review. It was well made, funny, very informative and entertaining as well. Keep up the good work :)
Yeah Ive been waiting for this vid to. I dont have a gas stove because a wood stove is pretty simple so its at the bottom of the list to get but eventually Ill get one and the MSR is seems like a good one to get. Thanks.
Thank you for the video man this is what I needed and finally feel secure about my stove, now please make me feel secure about a tent purchase and sleeping bag it's driving me insane. Thanks again, good journey.
damn nutn, we've been waiting for this review so long, the money I had ready to spend started to decay....
Excellent review of the Pocket Rocket. I like the simplicity of this stove although the arms I am not too excited over. Been looking at the Optimus Crux and like the fold down compactness feature, but may opt to go with Rocket as the handle looks more robust. In all a great review, thanks for your input.
I totally agree its my go to stove. My final day for white gas was a few seasons ago... Had a bad o ring on the flow control valve ...about 1 min into a burn and whoom I have an inferno in the middle if the forest. Needless to say I weighed my options and moved on to simple n safe-the PR
Great Review Nutn. Ive used the pocket rocket before but I have to say that I much prefer the MSR whisperlite stove. you do have to pump the bottle, prime the stove and it does take a little time but I can get it down to under a minute and it burns much hotter than a pocket rocket. additionally it is a much simpler design and can be broken down in field and clean with minimal tools(SAK or Leatherman juice) Ive brought both on trips and find myself reaching for the wisperlite every time.
have used this stove exclusively for years.. cant say enough good about it... would be nice if it had a couple aftermarket accessories to make larger pots more sturdy.
Î love my Pocket Rocket, great review!
I still take my MSR Whisperlite with me to other countries since I cannot take fuel on the plane and cannot be sure that I can buy these screwing canisters at my destination.
Just got one of these bad boys after checking out ur reviews on this!! Killer product!
Love mine! Had it since I was in 8th grade! Haha still got it all using it. only complaint is the fuel cells, I've had to warm them up quite a few times when it was really cold out.
Another great vid! I do have one minor correction, I know this video is old, though not oudated. The Optimus Crux Lite doesn't fold. It is small enough to fit under the canister, but it's big brother, the Optimus Crux does fold. I own this and the pocket rocket and I, like you, can find no difference between them. The only way I seperate them is the pocket rocket goes with my 2 person kit because it stows easier in that pot and the Crux Lite goes with my solo kit. Thanks for another great review
This is a great stove there is no doubt about it. Although if you are just boiling water you can't beat a jet boil. Also if you are just looking for a stove it is hard to beat the Soto ODR-1. It blows the socks off of the pocket rocket. Anyway great vid!!