The MSR MicroRocket -- Review Complete

[hikin_jim]

I've completed my review of the new MSR MicroRocket.
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If you've been following my blog posts as I wrote my review, you'll have a pretty good idea of what I'm going to say, although hopefully the review will tie everything together as well as serve as a summary.
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Anyway, have a look if you like: The New MSR MicroRocket -- Completed Review (http://adventuresinstoving.blogspot.com/2012/01/new-msr-microrocket.html)
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HJ

[moof53]

I like MSR stoves and have a couple (older XGK and Dragon Fly to be exact) that have many miles under their belts and they have never failed. But as I look to a thru hike on the AT, what would availability of fuel canisters be like for resupply. From reading posts here at WB it seems canisters may be difficult to come by on the trail. Looking at a Trangia for my hike due to its simplicity, weight and fuel availability.

Thoughts?

[moof53]

By the way, I love your site hiking_jim. Read about every review and I thought they were all well done. Thanks for putting them out there.

[moof53]

Sorry hikin_jim about the misspell. Dang auto fill!!!!

[hikin_jim]

I like MSR stoves and have a couple (older XGK and Dragon Fly to be exact) that have many miles under their belts and they have never failed. But as I look to a thru hike on the AT, what would availability of fuel canisters be like for resupply. From reading posts here at WB it seems canisters may be difficult to come by on the trail. Looking at a Trangia for my hike due to its simplicity, weight and fuel availability.

Thoughts? I won't claim to be the AT resupply expert, but my general sense is that alcohol, particularly HEET, is the easiest fuel to get. Still, it's not like shops along the AT don't know that BP'ers use gas.

The Trangia burner is a good one. I like the Trangia with Clikstand (http://adventuresinstoving.blogspot.com/2011/10/cooking-with-clikstand.html) set up. The Trangia can do some real cooking too, if you bring the simmer ring.
Lighter still is the Caldera Cone (http://adventuresinstoving.blogspot.com/2011/10/stove-of-week-caldera-cone.html). The Caldera Cone is my absolute favorite in terms of an ultralight alcohol set up, but it's main function is to boil water.

HJ

[Spokes]

Thanks hikin_jim. Wonderful review!

Anybody wanting to see video of it in action instead of still pics? Here ya go.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9rlIIE6tHE&feature=youtube_gdata_player

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9rlIIE6tHE&feature=youtube_gdata_player

MSR uses big words like "refined burner head geometry". Reckon I gotta get me some of that-thar.

Currently selling for $59.95 all over the web

[moof53]

hikin_jim!

I just received the "Clickstand" setup for my Trangia and like you said, it is great. The only thing about the Trangia cook set is its ability to place one pot on top of the other while cooking. For example cooking noodles in the bottom pot while heating sauce in the top pot. Anyway, getting my burn times down for the Trangia and the TI pots from Clickstand and practicing different recipes with the simmer ring. Will probably use it mostly to boil water on the trail but since I like to cook I am sure there will be some light, simpler recipes to enjoy.

[hikin_jim]

hikin_jim!

I just received the "Clickstand" setup for my Trangia and like you said, it is great. The only thing about the Trangia cook set is its ability to place one pot on top of the other while cooking. For example cooking noodles in the bottom pot while heating sauce in the top pot. Anyway, getting my burn times down for the Trangia and the TI pots from Clickstand and practicing different recipes with the simmer ring. Will probably use it mostly to boil water on the trail but since I like to cook I am sure there will be some light, simpler recipes to enjoy.Yeah, I really like the Clikstand. It's solid. There's no restriction as to the type of pot or pan. It's a really compact, durable set up. This is one I'll hand down to my grandkids.

And I can use a lot of stoves with it, not just a Trangia. I use my Clikstand all the time for testing standard Coke can sized alcohol stoves. The FeatherFire however will not fit because of its pot supports.

Wish it was a little cheaper, but like I say, it will last forever. I think you've got a long term "keeper" there.


Glad you got one; glad you like it.

HJ

[hikin_jim]

Thanks hikin_jim. Wonderful review!

Anybody wanting to see video of it in action instead of still pics? Here ya go.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9rlIIE6tHE&feature=youtube_gdata_player

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9rlIIE6tHE&feature=youtube_gdata_player

MSR uses big words like "refined burner head geometry". Reckon I gotta get me some of that-thar.

Currently selling for $59.95 all over the webHi, Spokes,

Thanks for the vid post. :)

HJ

[double d]

Good review, MSR pocket rocket is excellent and this newer product looks to be in the same class.

[hikin_jim]

Good review, MSR pocket rocket is excellent and this newer product looks to be in the same class.I actually like the MicroRocket more than the PocketRocket. It's a nice upgrade.

HJ

[hikin_jim]

By the way, I love your site hikin_jim. Read about every review and I thought they were all well done. Thanks for putting them out there.My pleasure. Glad people are finding it useful.

HJ