"MSR Pocket Rocket: A BEST STOVE" by Nutnfancy

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11 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best lightweight backing stoves made on the planet. The MSR Pocket Rocket weighs almost nothing, packs easily, and is extremely durable. It is "non-hokey." It also lights easily, tolerates a wide variation in temps, holds the pot well, and features precise control on heat output. Oh yeah, with a new cartridge the darn thing sounds like a rocket and heats about as fast. The $35 to $40 price is totally worth it. Philosophy on stoves and long term experiential use with the Pocket Rocket are contained in the vid. If you have TCE to fool around with other systems then there are a myriad of options. But when it's time to cook and get warm fast then this is my TOP recommended option. Get one for each of your own backpacking and survival systems.///////////////////////Nutnfancy Likability Scale: 10 out of 10

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@MSRGear 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positive review and the support!

@GungHo1032 11 жыл бұрын

I bought one of these little stoves when I saw it in one of your backpacking videos last year. I love this little baby, and it is always in my pack now. One of the great things is that I no longer have to wait for the fire to get going in the morning. I can have coffee right away.

@lordbutz 9 жыл бұрын

i've been doing weeks of research for a cross country motorcycle trip and i love it when i find TNP videos that coincide with my findings. thanks nutn for making me feel smart.

@GageGeigle 11 жыл бұрын

I used this stove on a backpacking trip around five years ago. Absolutely loved it!

@AirForceAce3571 11 жыл бұрын

just ordered one of these to integrate into my Bug out/survival kit along with some canisters and Ketalist cookware, all off your reviews Nutn! Thanks so much, this is going to do a lot to increase the capabilities of my survival system! Keep it up!

@aiki067 10 жыл бұрын

I have used this stove on back country canoe and backpacking trips for years, it has always been rock solid! never lets me down.

@joshstepp 11 жыл бұрын

As always, Thanks for the review and all that you do nutn! Hope you and your family are doing well! You are in all our hearts and prayers.

@badpoison87 11 жыл бұрын

I love my pocket rocket. Picked it up two years ago and no problems so far!

@mattyfrazier 11 жыл бұрын

been using this stove for close to 7 years. zero failures, this thing rocks.

@ChristiFarmer 11 жыл бұрын

I agree. The pocket rocket is the best stove I've ever owned. I live in Wisconsin and spend time in the north woods... this stove has NEVER failed on me no matter how cold or hot the weather gets.

@tomboiatheart 11 жыл бұрын

My family uses it on every adventure. It's awesome and we love it!

@94cncpro 11 жыл бұрын

Love this stove! It has served me well for almost 10 years. It fits perfectly into an msr ultralite boil pot

@Mishibar 11 жыл бұрын

love that you still do reviews on backpacking gear ... MORE PLEASE !

@ShoeManShoe68 11 жыл бұрын

Aweome review! Thank you for doing it. I have had the pocket rocket for 8 or 10 months and I love it too!

@fecklar1905 11 жыл бұрын

i got this stove when you reviewed your camping equipment...love it...its the best little stove i have used.

@ryan11051105 11 жыл бұрын

Awesome stove. Used multiple years in northern Canada hiking and camping with no problems what so ever. Stove worked well every time as long as I kept the fuel warm-ish (got down to -20C overnight).

@AirForceAce3571 11 жыл бұрын

great video Nutn, glad you finally got around to it. Im finally starting to put together a day-hike/USK system and I fully intend to integrate PRs into them! Thanks again man!

@HETZTED1313 11 жыл бұрын

I agree I have used one for 5+ years awesome piece of lightweight gear.

@Defenderofthe2nd1979 11 жыл бұрын

Just stopping by to say after I saw this vid I bought the pocket rocket setup. Took my oldest on a hike and the MSR Pocket Rocket worked perfectly. Thanks Nutn!

@TheMax13542 11 жыл бұрын

I've had one of these for awhile now great for backpacking the older one too

@hxly2 11 жыл бұрын

MSR makes great stoves. I have one that's over 30 yrs old, has a solid fuel line, pump, and built-in igniter (all of which I actually like). When the stove is attached to a fuel bottle lying on its side, it forms a rigid, "L" shaped unit, and the weight of the fuel makes it very stable. A pump gives better performance in cold weather, and a built-in igniter means you'll never lose, forget, or have to fumble through your pocket for your fire starter.

@klmmicro 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great review. Bought an MSR Pocket Rocket a few days ago to replace my 20 year old Whisperlite. The WL still works, but I wanted something super simple to carry me through my bicycle adventures. The PR is a small, simple and light option with easy to find fuel for the places I am currently traveling to. My Zippo lighter ignites it without issue.

@kobracom77 11 жыл бұрын

My mistake on the high elevations man, I had no idea that I had to pre-flight the cartridge to use it in high/cold elevation. Thanks a lot man, it has now caused me to take this out more than I already do. Kick ass.

@fr33rid3r33 9 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your "B-Roll footage". It inspires me to go out to nature and get me some air nature smells.

@runandgun41 11 жыл бұрын

i,ve own mine over 10 years.cooked thousands of meals with it and it's still going strong.a+ in my book....

@gonoisy 11 жыл бұрын

i've had one of these stoves for years. and i would confirm everything Nutn said about it. not a single fault in design or construction. a point to note is that the concentrated flame works very well with the smaller single person cook pots/cups, i've found other larger burner stoves flames often pointlessly creep up the sides of the pot, wasting heat, and annoyingly heating up the pot handle.

@WillForYou 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video man this is what I needed and finally feel secure about my stove, now please make me feel secure about a tent purchase and sleeping bag it's driving me insane. Thanks again, good journey.

@kobracom77 11 жыл бұрын

You are right, this is the best portable canister stove on the market. They now have one out even smaller and lighter if you can believe that. I own one and love it. I did however run into a wee problem with burning in high cold elevations though. This is where my MSR whisperlite comes into play. Thanks for the review Nutn.

@ltreid1 11 жыл бұрын

Great stove! Use'd it lots, its been on every back pack trip. I recommend the stand for it, its great when your useing a larger pot, it gives it a more stable base! Glad to see a great review on a great stove!

@northof50now 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks to TNP, I have 3 of these. They go with me on every hike, though I always make a fire and prefer to cook on a fire. But, the PR is multi-functional, in that it will not only cook, but makes an outstanding little flame-thrower to start marginal material to fire. Should be in everyone's pack as a survival tool and back-up cooker. Thanks TNP.

@hymura9 9 жыл бұрын

Dude you convinced me, i was eyeballing an optimus crux lite, and going back and forth towards an MSR micro rocket, buuuut your video helped a lot. I just made up my mind, thanx a lot :D. I'm going for the pocket rocket.

@jimmystikx 11 жыл бұрын

I've had one for about 2 years now, mostly used for coffee in the field, though used it extensively in Bridgeport's winter mountain warfare for food and making water

@ianarno 11 жыл бұрын

Right on Nutn', this thing's been cooking for me in the out of doors for almost a year now and it's all pluses.

@KarlBrkr 11 жыл бұрын

Just picked up mine for my cub scout camp out with my son. Good vid.

@74Hobbes 11 жыл бұрын

Hey bro... I got the Snow Peak version two Christmases ago and absolutely LOVE IT! It was in a gift/starter pack with the spork and the Trek700 pot. I've taken the kit on several outdoor adventures in just about every condition imaginable and it hasn't disappointed yet. Thanks Nutn and keep up the great reviews dude!!

@moniteaumule 11 жыл бұрын

Based on your prior reviews, I purchased the MSR Pocket Rocket for a pack in bear hunt in NW Montana with my oldest Son. Love it!

@CalcityAirsoft 11 жыл бұрын

Awesome review Nutn! After hearing you rave about it forever my GF bought me the PocketRocket for my birthday yesterday, Cannot wait to hit the mountain's with it!!!

@sniperforce34 10 жыл бұрын

Just got one of these bad boys after checking out ur reviews on this!! Killer product!

@apage32137 11 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you Nutn. Great stove for the money. I went with a Snow Peak LiteMax Titanium and love that one too.

@Smokin07ram 11 жыл бұрын

Great review Nutn! I have the Poc rocket and the Superfly and love both. The soft hiss of those little stoves lifts my spirit more than a fire. I also have an old Whisperlite that I use in Winter (-20 or colder) conditions...Still my choice in the extreme cold. Peace

@jaytheirish 11 жыл бұрын

Great stove! Still partial to my Snow Peak Giga. Both are excellent proven choices. Testing the Optimus Crux now. So far, so good!

@EatCarbs 11 жыл бұрын

My buddy bought me the Primus Yellowstone Classic stove.. even though it's heavier.. it works great for me. Someday I'll get the PR.. but my system is working for now. Great review..thanks

@LarsLondian 11 жыл бұрын

Great job Nutnfancy, I remember buying my first MSR Pocket Rocket years ago at REI back when they were $20.00. The stove is still running flawlessly. Take Care, Londian.

@AllThingsBoost 11 жыл бұрын

LOVE the Pocket rocket, used one on the AT, totally worth every penny, and then some.

@per4mnce1 11 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you. I have had good luck with Trangia alcohol stove and the Emberlit stove. They are not as fast, but you can get fuel almost anywhere.

@drzmanproject 11 жыл бұрын

Mine was submerged under 4 feet of water when our basement flooded last year, and it still works like a champ!

@MWterritory 11 жыл бұрын

great stove I took your advice from one of your videos a couple of years ago and got myself one. I need to get out and use it more.

@tomakre4724 11 жыл бұрын

Hey nutn thanks for the review. It was well made, funny, very informative and entertaining as well. Keep up the good work :)

@Charsept 11 жыл бұрын

been waiting for a mini stove review, good stuff

@juxier 11 жыл бұрын

i've used MSR for over 15 years and I TRUST them with my life

@mrse7en622 11 жыл бұрын

You live the life man. Good video. Buying one now!

@Couchgoblin 11 жыл бұрын

I own this stove. It works well. It is light. It is reliable. What more can I say without citing the video. Good vid. hall of fame fo sho!

@aviindub 11 жыл бұрын

ive been using a pocket rocket for about 12 years and it rocks.

@GRMGR1 11 жыл бұрын

Another great video. Please keep doing what you're doing.

@JediG16 8 жыл бұрын

Great Vid, very thorough review. It helped me a lot to figure out that this is the one. Thanks for making this :)

@everene1 11 жыл бұрын

Awesome job NutN these are the reviews your known for!

@Dwealdric 11 жыл бұрын

This is already on my kit list. Thumbs up

@joeleustice 11 жыл бұрын

Your dog is looking good, that is awesome. Great video again sir...

@bhoden12 10 жыл бұрын

Please bring back more hiking videos. I love them and my young daughters love watching them- espcially when The Mountain Dog is involved. Thanks.

@DjRjSolarStar 8 жыл бұрын

I've used mine a few times, it's great.

@sicklogick 10 жыл бұрын

been using this for my last 4 or 5 trips and there's no going back for me... the pop can stoves are neat but this thing is simple, light, safe and efficient. great review

@gunrightsfan 11 жыл бұрын

Great video Nut thanks for the info.

@jimc8191 9 жыл бұрын

Correction: 3 ounces = 85 grams rather than 227 grams as mentioned @ 4:53

@TheVirtuoso883 11 жыл бұрын

I own a MSR pocket rocket myself what a brilliant piece of kit it is, very easy to light, weighs nothing, everything nutnfancy has said here holds true, oh and if you turn the heat up by god it does sound like a rocket going off haha, fantastic purchase I advise everyone getting one, FOR ANY camping application, not just to save space etc, great if you use mess tins and the like! 10/10 for me

@alexbaker4672 9 жыл бұрын

Cant wait! Just ordered one!

@autopilotjr6286 9 жыл бұрын

3 weeks later is it here yet XD

@stevenoverfield2649 11 жыл бұрын

Grate little stove I'm a scout and have had it for a few years nice to here nutns point of view

@DennyRec 11 жыл бұрын

This is,what you advised me to use when I started backpacking. Just like Crockery informed of the Kelty redcloud pack. Been pleased with both. The pocket rocket is small, light but can do a big job. Never sorry that I followed your recommendation. Have a good day.

@GEKWINS 9 жыл бұрын

I'm sold. I use a trangia alcohol stove but it takes too long when we need to be moving, especially in winter. I like the speed and weight of this one you showed. Thanks for making the vid.

@thescharfchannel 11 жыл бұрын

I bought this 2 months ago and used it at 10,440 ft. High winds, cold temperature. Held up flawlessly. It's fast, simple and it gets the job done. Just bring a Bic lighter with you to get it started.

@RealityStar9 11 жыл бұрын

Yeah Ive been waiting for this vid to. I dont have a gas stove because a wood stove is pretty simple so its at the bottom of the list to get but eventually Ill get one and the MSR is seems like a good one to get. Thanks.

@atatkfighter 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting!

@MessengerAT 11 жыл бұрын

SPOT ON with this review. I hiked that AT (from Georgia to Maine for those that don't know) in six months and I started off with the MSR Dragonfly with a 20 oz bottle.. The thing worked great, but I quickly realized that I didn't want to walk 2,100 miles with 4 extra pounds in my pack. I switched over to the MSR Pocket Rocket and never looked back. The only other recommendation I would make it to have an aluminum wind shield. It will save fuel and heat things faster.

@nathanvess4035 11 жыл бұрын

I am a huge fan of this stove. I bought it off your recommendation and have loved it's ease of use. As far as using the cartridges in cold weather...I have used them down to -10 F with the Jet Boil and it worked fine. It did add 5 min. longer to the boil time but it was left in my pack instead of my jacket to keep it warm. Anway. I am a big fan of the Pocket Rocket. There is a newer version out now called the MSR MicroRocket Stove. Its weight is 2.6 oz vs the PocketRocket's 3 oz.

@EntranceDenied 11 жыл бұрын

I have been waiting for this for YEARS.

@loginaction 11 жыл бұрын

Everything nutn said is true. The only thing I would elaborate on is that it can sometimes be hard to balance pans on the PR. But overall I love this stove and would not hesitate a second in acquiring one.

@pv2newton 11 жыл бұрын

the pocket rocket was the first stove i ever got when i was a boy scout and i absolutely loved it! super light and easy :) although the only two downfalls are just that pots and pans fall off these things insanely easy if youre not careful, and on a cold and windy day are tricky to light. otherwise amazing!

@mikedelamont466 11 жыл бұрын

In Canada we use the metric system...we also have a lot of snow in winter. hahah! Great review! Thanks!

@UnitedSights 11 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid. Gets me excited about going hiking one day with my son. Too bad I live in Arizona and can't enjoy thoes snow hikes like you have. And that 350z is looking good! Keep it up. Take care

@sksnut2006 10 жыл бұрын

thanks nutn great review! I will be getting one for this summers outings. sure it will beat my pop can alcohol stove

@ReneeNme 10 жыл бұрын

Same here. I'm thinking hot dogs, Jiffy Pop popcorn, or maybe even an Irish Coffee : P

@bradleywilson5226 11 жыл бұрын

Hey Nutnfancy, thanks for the review! Last year, Oct31, my bro, a couple buds and myself did an overnighter up Old Glory (Southern BC) : 49.149889,-117.912118 and all I had to cook with was a dinky little diethylene stove... weak. Since then I've been trying to figure out what to replace it with. Then I saw your review the other day and went for the pocket rocket, and I gotta say, the British should be proud with what this thing can do with their thermal units!

@threejaguar 9 жыл бұрын

Agree with review. I have an MSR multi-fuel stove in my bug out gear. But when I am on a normal hike, I use butane cans.

@PeterSkovgaard 11 жыл бұрын

the pocket rocket is an awsome stove i used it for many years i favor this stove for a lightweight stove over one of my many others..( Jetboil PCS, Msr Wisperlite universal and Guide set from Jetboil.) great video

@TheDupleD 11 жыл бұрын

Another great vid, Nutn. Keep it up.

@TR_TenSeven 11 жыл бұрын

Have one of these stoves. They ROCK. A touch pricey IMO, but worth every cent.

@359badger 11 жыл бұрын

I love these pocket rockets, For our family of four we have 7 of them (One for ea persons go GHB, the car and two at the family store). When you purchase them open them up and feel for the needle valve at the base, pressing your thumb on the bottom should leave a dimple impression, if not it will not make an puncture of the can. We carry three stoves (Pocket Rocket, Swiss Volcano and Esbit)

@Triggin1 11 жыл бұрын

Love love love my MSR Pocket Rocket!

@jjugo112 11 жыл бұрын

Man was up 4000 ft and it was cold and windy took alot longer then usual had some complications but still did the job. love the pocket rocket

@offroadtek00 11 жыл бұрын

Have one, love it. Nuff said.

@RentableSocks 11 жыл бұрын

I've had that thing since i was in 4th grade and started going camping with cub scouts. little bugger has been working perfectly since day 1, and still boils water super fast. only thing is i wish I had some pots that wouldn't slide all over on the top of it!

@DigitalUrbanCamo 11 жыл бұрын

These are the videos I wait for in my sub box!

@AlaskaSkidood 11 жыл бұрын

I have a Pocket Rocket, and I love it. I would agree with pretty much everything you say Nutn', with one caveat: It is rather precarious to use. I sometimes have difficulty finding a place to set the stove while I'm hiking over mossy tundra, or on steep terrain. Also, the stovetop doesn't hold my pots very well, so it feels like a gust of wind could knock it over, or a clumsy elbow would dump my food everywhere. That said, I live with it and love it.

@jacob.davis334 11 жыл бұрын

Love my pocket rocket...saves me durin extended hiking trips with my troop

@MrHardPressed 11 жыл бұрын

svea 123, unleaded gas and a fuel bottle. You can burn anything that will ignite. easy cleaning, and faithful! I used it 2 times a day for 6months 5 days on the AT. Then used it in winter for 2 years.

@MGB-learning 11 жыл бұрын

Great job!

@mikep12004 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nutnfancy! I use a Vaude Markill Hotrod. Its similar and I love it. It looks like your MSR holds a small pot a little better than Mine. Were on the same page dude. Too Pie, Out!

@yesealex 11 жыл бұрын

I have the MSR Micro Rocket and I realy like it! Now we're cooking pasta, while sailing matches in an Yngling open Yacht. I Also realy like that your using the Metric system Nutnfancy! Easy for a Dutch TNP-er like myself

@JawaSpot 11 жыл бұрын

I have the Snow Peak Gigapower stove with integrated starter. It's the same basic design, except instead of 3 pot-holding arms stamped from a sheet, it's got 4 arms bent from wire. Probably a tad heavier, but also more compact, since the arms fold past each other. Fits in my fist! I was gonna get the MSR after seeing it in your vids, but REI had the Snow Peak stove cheaper (with built-in sparker!), so that's what I got. 7 camping trips later, I can easily say it's the best thing in my backpack.

@jrunner5k 9 жыл бұрын

the biggest advantage of the larger liquid fuels is the ability to cook for a larger group. I have the msr dragon fly and it is the best for larger groups such as 8-10 when its all in one pot and you need that stable platform. or if you are using a pan and are constantly touching it and dont want to worry about it flipping as much