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Curry and SonsTrading Company · Est. 1995
MSR PocketRocket Deluxe Stove

A tiny screw-on canister stove with a push-button igniter and pressure regulator. It is a step up from the basic PocketRocket for people who want steadier heat in cold or wind.

Specs

  • Weight: 2.9 oz minimum, 3.4 oz packaged (maker)
  • Size: 1.5 x 2.2 x 3.3 in
  • Boil time: 3.3 min per liter (MSR IsoPro)
  • Burn time: 60 min per 8 oz canister; about 17 L boiled per 8 oz canister
  • Burner: broad head with wind-blocking lip; simmer control
  • Regulator: keeps output steady in cold and as fuel runs low
  • Ignition: push-start piezo, protected inside the burner
  • Fuel: threaded self-sealing canisters only
  • Price: $84.95 (maker showed out of stock with a waitlist on 2026-10-19)

What reviewers say

OutdoorGearLab says it simmers very well, is among the lightest small canister stoves, and still reached a rolling boil in an 8–10 mph wind. Other reviewers agree it handles wind better than most canister-top stoves and boils fast. The repeated complaint is the igniter: some owners had it fail to spark on a few uses, and one review called it a bit tippy with a wide pot. Maker-site owners rate it about 4.5 of 5.

Good

  • Very light and compact
  • Good simmer and wind performance
  • Regulator helps in cold

Not so good

  • Piezo igniter can be hit-or-miss; carry a lighter
  • Less stable with big pots

Who it's for

Backpackers who cook real meals, not just boil water, and want a small stove. Groups cooking large pots should look at a remote-canister or liquid-fuel stove.

Sources

Last checked 2026-10-19. Specs from the maker; review notes summarized in our own words.