MSR Pocket Rocket

**inavacuum** · 09-09-2009, 17:42

Hey guys!

More train hopping gear advice needed.

We want to have a way to cook some small meals and atleast boil water. The MSR Pocket rocket looks like an awesome option. Its 40 bucks, super small, super light and seems durable. About how long can a pocket rocket last on one canister of MSR fuel and what do you think the average cook time/boil time is for any given meal/recipe?

If you were train hopping would you go the pocket rocket route or the hacked up cat food can alcohol stove route? GEtting replacement fuel is not a big deal as our trips are not planned for an extended amount of time as a through hike.

**Rocket Jones** · 09-09-2009, 17:53

I've heard that the Pocket Rocket won't fit inside the GSI Soloist cookset for storage, but the GigaPower will. If you're eyeing that cookset, it would be a consideration. This is second hand info, check for yourself.

**Panzer1** · 09-09-2009, 19:50

About how long can a pocket rocket last on one canister of MSR fuel....

The number of days a canister will last depends on a bunch of factors such as:
the size of the canister,
the time of year, if it is cold it won't last as long,
the number of hot meals you cook in a day,
the number of hot drinks you make in a day,
The number of times you eat in restaurants

In the summer when it is hot and I only cook one hot meal a day and sometimes eat in restaurants and take zero days, I can get over a month out of a 4 fluid ounce container.

Panzer

**Press** · 09-09-2009, 20:26

I would go with Pocket Rocket for sure. Mine works great.

**SmokyMtn Hiker** · 09-09-2009, 20:31

I have been using the Pocket Rocket for a couple of years now and have no complaints. I use the 8oz canisters and if you use it just a few minutes at a time to boil water, etc. the fuel will last a long time.

**Stryder** · 09-09-2009, 20:31

I have a pocket rocket and like it. Backpacker (not my favorite mag but I read it) magazine did a review a few months back that did not rate it very high against similar models from other companies.

Like I said, I like mine though.

**Mags** · 09-09-2009, 20:44

Approx 12-14 boils for a 4 oz canister.

An 8oz canister seems to get 25+/- boils

Other factors will affect this data, but it is a good rule of thumb.

**Tinker** · 09-09-2009, 22:18

I had a PocketRocket and like this better
http://www.gofastandlight.com/prodin...T303&variation=
Lower and therefore more stable, sturdier pot supports, and a broader head that doesn't burn things in the middle of a frying pan (if you ever use one).
I don't know if this site still has them. That price is an absolute steal!

**Blissful** · 09-09-2009, 22:22

I used my pocket rocket the entire way without any problems whatsoever. Still using it today. I liked the simmering factor of it. MSR canisters don't work as well as jetboil or snowpeak. A small can lasted me a good week with some left over - depends on how much you cook, wind factor and cold. Use a pot cozy too to cut down on cooking time. And get one on sale.

**inavacuum** · 09-09-2009, 22:31

Wow, a lot of opinions, the vargo titanium looks awesome and its cheaper!

As far as cook sets, I am not familiar. Can anybody point me to some links?

**Outrider** · 09-10-2009, 07:04

I like my Jetboil! Stove and pot with cozy all in one package.

**Jester2000** · 09-10-2009, 10:55

Personally, I think the jetboil might be a better fir for what you're doing, but if you go with a different stove, I like the GSI Soloist:

http://www.theoutfitteratharpersferr...ralight/Detail

**faarside** · 09-10-2009, 11:14

Have used a Coleman Peak/1 multi-fuel for MANY years. It's always been reliable, albeit a bit on the heavy side. In alcohol stoves, I like the PackaFeather XL. Adjustable flame, and priced right @ $33.00. Here's a website link:

http://packafeather.com/xlstove.html

**Manwich** · 09-10-2009, 11:28

Originally Posted by Rocket Jones

I've heard that the Pocket Rocket won't fit inside the GSI Soloist cookset for storage, but the GigaPower will. If you're eyeing that cookset, it would be a consideration. This is second hand info, check for yourself.

I've said before that a pocket rocket will HAPPILY fit into a Soloist. Just not with an 8 oz fuel.

This is how i used to have it configured with my 4oz bottle:

Nowadays, I use a 3.5oz Snowpeak or Jet boil Canister and I've replaced the orange cup with a collapsable silicone cup (Sea To Summit X-Mug, Orange, Fits PERFECTLY)

So my order from top to bottom in the soloist is:

Lid
Lighter, Teabags, Propel Packets
Titanium Spork, Bent (This will snap after 100-200 bendings)
Pocket Rocket
Tin Foil
Snow Peak Fuel Canister
XMug Silicone Collapsible

**modiyooch** · 09-10-2009, 11:38

pocket rocket

**Jester2000** · 09-10-2009, 12:12

Originally Posted by Totem

So my order from top to bottom in the soloist is:

Lid
Lighter, Teabags, Propel Packets
Titanium Spork, Bent (This will snap after 100-200 bendings)
Pocket Rocket
Tin Foil
Snow Peak Fuel Canister
XMug Silicone Collapsible

Although it didn't used to, the soloist now comes with what they call a "Foon," which is a plastic spork with a handle that slides rather than folds. It looks pretty flimsy to me (I bought mine right before they added this), but is a pretty cool design.

**Manwich** · 09-10-2009, 12:27

Originally Posted by Jester2000

Although it didn't used to, the soloist now comes with what they call a "Foon," which is a plastic spork with a handle that slides rather than folds. It looks pretty flimsy to me (I bought mine right before they added this), but is a pretty cool design.

i bought the soloist the first time the REI Employee stocked it on the shelf. "Hmmm, Never seen this before, must be new"

**inavacuum** · 09-10-2009, 14:34

wow I love how informative you guys are! You guys rock!!!

**skinewmexico** · 09-10-2009, 15:14

To steal quotes from a semi-well known stove tester (both lab and field tests) -

The Pocket Rocket has four deficiencies compared to the (Snowpeak) Gigapower:

The PR pot supports are prone to bending
The PR is much higher and less stable
The PR focuses the flame to a small area, giving a greater risk of burning your dinner
The PR emits a lot of carbon monoxide

Coleman F1 was a great little stove too.........don't think it's made any more though.

**Cool AT Breeze** · 09-10-2009, 15:38

Originally Posted by skinewmexico

To steal quotes from a semi-well known stove tester (both lab and field tests) -

The Pocket Rocket has four deficiencies compared to the (Snowpeak) Gigapower:

The PR pot supports are prone to bending
The PR is much higher and less stable
The PR focuses the flame to a small area, giving a greater risk of burning your dinner
The PR emits a lot of carbon monoxide

Coleman F1 was a great little stove too.........don't think it's made any more though.

And you can get a wind screen for the Giga

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