MSR PocketRocket 2 Mini Stove Kit Review

Not a bad kit at all, the system integration to minimize volume is outstanding.  Better yet, most stores are offering the kit at $59.95 saving $20 over REI.  My 2 cents

The weight of the Jetboil MicroMo looks incorrect – mine is nowhere near 19 oz.

MicroMo is 12oz according to numerous sources.

An interesting kit that will probably see a lot of sales due to its wide availability in retail stores and the brand name recognition of MSR.

The problem with forgetting to remove the transparent bowl from the bottom of the pot could be easily remedied.  Strategically place 3 1″ squares of brightly colored duct tape to the outside of the bowl with 120 degree spacing, and the presence of the bowl will be obvious.

Yep,  it’s an easy fix! Just something that might not occur to a first time user. I told the other hikers I was with that I saved a few grams by melting the bottom off the bowl. hardcore UL.

We’ve fixed the 19 oz typo on the Jet Boil row to the correct 12 oz weight. Thanks!

I believe that the total still needs to be updated.  I still see 12 + 7.4 = 26.4, rather than the expected 19.4.

I agree with Chris that the canister-top burners absolutely must have a folding 3 legged canister base. I have three of these and finally found one that fits any size base securely.  It’s a matter of safety, as he mentions.

And that is the key word, “securely”. Some of these folding bases wither won’t fit all canister base sizes or they won’t stay tight on the canister.

My own canister-top stove is a folding Brunton Crux. It is slightly heavier than the Pocket Rocket 1 or 2 but works very well with a fairly wide flame pattern.