MSR PocketRocket Deluxe
Best Value
What Buyers Say
Loved
✓Excellent simmer control and flame adjustment
✓Lightweight and compact design
✓Reliable ignition and consistent performance
Mentioned
–Higher price than basic canister stoves
–Isolated reports of gas control issues
About
The MSR PocketRocket Deluxe is an exceptionally well-engineered ultralight canister stove that delivers remarkable performance across all key metrics. While slightly premium-priced, it offers superb value with unbeatable boil times, excellent wind resistance, and outstanding reliability. Key strengths include fastest boil time in class (under 3:15), exceptional wind resistance for canister stove, and ultralight at 2.9oz with pressure regulator. Premium but justified pricing with current average at $74.50 reflecting market demand for top-tier performance.
GearScore™ Verdict
87.0/100
GoldScore Breakdown
⚡Performance(35%)ⓘ86
◆Durability(25%)ⓘ48
◆Value(20%)ⓘ40
★User Reviews(15%)ⓘ93
◆Brand Trust(5%)ⓘ180
Specifications
Auto Ignitionvaries by model
Boil Time 1L Min3.30 minutes
Btu Output11000 BTU
Btu Output10,400 BTU
Burn Time60 minutes (8 oz MSR IsoPro canister)
Burners1
ColorOne Color
FeaturesUltralight (2.9 ounces) backpacking stove with built-in push-start lighting and a pressure regulator for great performance across a range of temperatures, Pressure regulated stove boils 1 liter of water in 3.5 minutes even in colder weather and with low fuel; broad burner improves wind resistance and offers simmering capabilities, Fueled by high-performance isobutane-propane fuel canister (not included); self-sealing threaded canister fuel is available in most countries, Fast, reliable piezo pus
Fuel TypeCanister
Ignition TypePush-start Piezo Igniter
Item Height3.3 inches
Item Length2.2 inches
Item Width1.5 inches
Packed Dimensions1.5 x 2.2 x 3.3 inches
Pot IncludedNo
Simmer ControlYes
SizeOne Size
Stove TypeCanister
Unit Count1
Warranty3 year manufacturer
Weight2.9 oz
WindscreenYes, built-in windscreen