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MSR PocketRocket 2 Ultralight Backpacking and Camping Stove
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MSR PocketRocket 2 Ultralight Backpacking and Camping Stove

$49.95
★★★★★4.8(3,200 reviews)

The MSR PocketRocket 2 is the gold standard of ultralight canister stoves — weighing just 2.6 ounces (73 grams) and folding down to 2 x 2 x 3 inches. It boils 1 liter of water in 3.5 minutes flat and runs on standard isobutane/propane canisters available worldwide. With serrated pot supports for stability, a simmer-friendly flame control valve, and a hard plastic carrying case included, it is the stove thru-hikers, bikepackers, and gram-counters trust on the Pacific Crest Trail and beyond.

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Why You Need This

Your pack is already too heavy and your old stove takes up half the space in your cookpot. You want something that disappears into your pack but still boils water faster than you can set up your tent.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Weighs only 2.6 oz — lighter than a Clif Bar multi-pack
  • Boils 1 liter of water in 3.5 minutes — fast enough for impatient mornings
  • Folds to 2x2x3 inches — fits inside most cookpots including the GSI Bugaboo
  • Serrated pot supports grip cookware securely even on uneven ground

❌ Cons

  • No built-in piezo igniter — you must carry a lighter or ferro rod
  • Small pot supports struggle with wide-bottom pots over 1.5L
  • Wind performance drops without a windscreen (sold separately)

🎯 Who Is This For?

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