Precision flame control goes from torch to simmer, while the WindClip™ windshield boosts efficiency in breezy conditions. Barely noticeable in your pack, it’s fast at camp, boiling 1 liter of water in 3.5 minutes. ![]() I will make sure to update this post after more time with it.The next-generation PocketRocket™ 2 stove takes everything impressive about the iconic original and puts it into an even smaller and lighter high-performance design. That said, I have used the LiteMax Ti a lot more, so only time will tell for the PocketRocket 2. The folding serrated arms of the latter have become loose over time, and sometimes even over rotate there is also rotational play in the stand on the LiteMax. In my opinion, the pot stand on the MSR Pocket Rocket 2 is far superior to the one on the LiteMax Ti too. It’s also worth noting that the PocketRocket 2 is significantly louder than the LiteMax. Note that this timed test took place just a couple hundred feet above sea level. The Pocket Rocket 2 brought 600ml of cold water to boil in 03:45 while the Snow Peak took 05:10. Head to head, I was surprised to find their boiling times quite different. While the PocketRocket 2 is a little iffy when paired with a smaller mug, the LiteMax Ti fits a 450ml coffee mug without issue. It doesn’t come with a hard case like the PocketRocket 2. For those really honing their kit weight, the LiteMax Ti is about 20 grams lighter (0.7 ounces) and slightly smaller. I’ve been using one for a while now so I thought the two were worth comparing. While there are a few more options, the Snow Peak LiteMax Ti is another popular ultralight compact canister stove on the market. MSR PocketRocket 2 vs Snow Peak LiteMax Ti In addition, the arms’ rotation points are also stiff enough so they can be rotated to include smaller cups, such as a ~450ml mug although it’s a little unstable for a coffee warmup. I found the stand arms to be very secure with both the thinner Vargo BOT, a larger 1.2L titanium pot, as well as the MSR Titan Kettle (shown). MSR designed the serrated ends of each arm to be on a slight angle, ensuring pots of varying diameters remain in place on the stand. Tabs anchor the arms so they have a very sturdy feel when locked in place. Then the second hinge allows the outer part of the arm to swing outward. When unfolding each arm, the first hinge rotates 180° counter-clockwise on the body of the stove. Similar to the MicroRocket, the MSR PocketRocket 2 features dual-hinged folding arms. Their latest creation purportedly combines the best features of both to offer a lighter, more versatile and compact canister stove in the MSR PocketRocket 2. Generally speaking, some people prefer the MicroRocket as it is slightly more compact and lighter, although it has received a few gripes regarding the stability and spacing of the pot stand arms. It boils water quickly, has good simmer control, and packs up relatively small. It’s durable, dependable, and inexpensive. Even so, the PocketRocket is a longstanding favorite amongst lightweight backpackers, and for good reason. ![]() It’s slightly bigger and an ounce or so heavier. And the original PocketRocket has just single hinged legs. The former collapses neatly by way of three dual folding pot stand arms. In addition to their classic line of multi-fuel options, they currently offer two ultra-compact canister models, the MicroRocket and the PocketRocket. MSR has long been the foremost brand when it comes to backpacking stoves. In addition, fuel canisters can be recycled with a little extra effort… and honestly, the number of beer cans I am responsible for far exceeds the number of stove fuel canisters I’d be able to use in several dozen lifetimes. They’re fast to light and actually more efficient too. Compact canister stoves are easier to carry, cleaner, work better in sub-freezing temps, and are just as lightweight if not lighter than most alcohol configurations. However, I’ve been a part-time convert for a while now, especially when it comes to shorter trips into the backcountry and colder weather bikepacking. No need for anything much fancier than a beer can stove and a plastic bottle of denatured alcohol. Canister stoves were merely an effortless convenience that created excessive waste. Before getting started, I should admit former spirit burner devotee.
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