READERS COMMENTS

This stove is awsome, it is like a blow torch and does well with the wind. It can boin water in just a minute or so. So easy to use a kid can do it.
Posted: Oct 03, 2010 Jackson

i think that a pocket rocket would make a fine stove but for anything over a liter i want more . i am going with a snow peak giga power because it looks more substantial and i want to use a big canister because i spend a lot of time out there . i traditionally like kerosene but i want to get into the market for a canister because of its' versatility ... i'll tell you what i'll get a pocket rocket too and if it holds up i'll email back in six months .
Posted: Sep 27, 2010 dudley ward II

The PocketRocket was my first stove - I loved the portability and tiny size. Very cool.

But unfortunately I kicked it by accident one day and bent the pot holder and it got loose permanently.

RETURNED it and bought a MSR Superfly, which has never given me problems.

Now I own an Optimus NOVA and that is my go-to all time stove.

Sorry to disagree about the PocketRocket!
Posted: Aug 17, 2010 Boon

The design of it looks convenient, I bet it is a great ultralight backpacking stove. But it just seems to small to cook with larger pots. I use the Whisperlite Internationale, because I can use it in colder weather, with either white gas or kerosene. Don't get me wrong, it is a very good little stove, but it's just not as dependable as I need. The Pocket Rocket would be a great beginner's stove though.
Posted: Aug 09, 2010 MontanaMountainTrekker

I've had this stove for nearly a decade. I LOVE IT! I just bought a jetboil. It's a nice stove too (If all you want to do is boil water). If I'm doing more than boiling water, I find myself reaching for the PocketRocket. Best stove ever!
Posted: Aug 03, 2010 Jason

I've been rocking this rocket on every trip for about 10 years now and it's still going. It's light, tiny, cheap (only $30 back-in-the-day), doesn't hog fuel, and handles pretty big loads. I'm always amazed at how little fuel I use, one can of isopro will last for a dozen+ meals. I usually don't like the hassle of a fire for breakfast so this micro stove has been the ticket for quick hot meals before getting back on the trail. As in the article, this is one of those staple pieces of my equipment that automatically goes in the pack for anything more than a day hike.
Posted: Jul 31, 2010 J

I have had the pocket rocket for two or three years. Flawless...so far!
Posted: Jul 29, 2010 mike cozzi

as for the durability, I always use the case it came in, I imagine just throwing it in a backpack or ursack would reduce the durability drastically.
Posted: Jul 27, 2010 Lynne aka foggy

My friend Marszit gave me a pocket rocket4-5 years ago, it is one of my favorite pieces of gear, and it is very fuel efficient, uses every last drop and then I can recycle the canisters. I have found the pocket rocket very durable, takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'.
Posted: Jul 27, 2010 Lynne Moran aka foggy

We have used this stove for almost 3 yrs now and have never had a problem. It's so easy to use, my 12 yr old daughter can easily operate it to make morning coffee for Dear Old Dad while on the trail.
Posted: Jul 27, 2010 Kevin in Texas

I think the Brunton Raptor is one of the most under-rated stove - bulletproof
Posted: Jul 27, 2010 Dex

Had my pocket rocket for about 2 1/2yrs and have not had the first problem with it, great stove.
Posted: Jul 26, 2010 Jason Helmandollar

sixgun- if it aint broke...
Posted: Jul 26, 2010 btc2112

sixgun- if it aint broke...
Posted: Jul 26, 2010 btc2112

Stove makes daddy proud. I've had this joker for 8 years and it still works fine. Never realized other peoples stuff broke. I like it cause it's so crazy small!!
Posted: Jul 25, 2010 Dave

Lack of durability? We use them in the outing club, and they are ABUSED by college students year after year and we haven't had one problem with them yet. We've had pocket rockets for around 4 years now, and everything has been thrown at them including throw up, sea water, sand, and in one case vegetable oil.
Posted: Jul 25, 2010 Joe F

Why hasen't MSR come out with any new stoves, the last new stove was aroun 3 to 4 years ago, come to think of it they are the slowest company for new stoves, just a thought.
Posted: Jul 25, 2010 sixgun

Family Guy,

You bring up a good point I should have added: make sure to take the time to put the stove back in its case before tossing it in your pack. The pot holders have held up just fine for me, and I've put some larger-than-recommended pots on this stove for some of our group trips. - WMR
Posted: Jul 22, 2010 Will Rochfort

Interesting. As the lack of durability of the Pocket Rocket is one of its biggest criticisms. The pot holders are abysmal. They bend much too easily.
Posted: Jul 22, 2010 FamilyGuy

Close your parentheses in the last paragraph.
Posted: Jul 22, 2010 Chad

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