MSR Microrocket Review
Looking for a backpacking stove? Then the MSR MicroRocket stove is a preferred camping stove for anyone looking for lightweight cooking options.
On a hiking trip, when you are counting grams, then you should seriously consider this as your stove of choice.
Campers might also want to consider this, as it is reliable for a quick boil or cooking up of your dinner if you don’t have access to a fire and watching space. We have set it up in the outside vestibule of the tent, ready to brew a coffee first thing in the morning without the need to get out of our sleeping bags (note: caution always required when using any flame near tents).
On a hiking trip, when you are counting grams, then you should seriously consider this as your stove of choice.
Campers might also want to consider this, as it is reliable for a quick boil or cooking up of your dinner if you don’t have access to a fire and watching space. We have set it up in the outside vestibule of the tent, ready to brew a coffee first thing in the morning without the need to get out of our sleeping bags (note: caution always required when using any flame near tents).
MSR MicroRocket
There are a lot of things we like about this stove, and it is one that really is perfect for campers, but hikers will love it!
- Very light (72g)
- You can pack the stove, fuel canister and igniter all inside the MSR Titan Kettle
- Handles the breeze brilliantly due to the concave burner head.
- The flame is easily adjustable and consequently gives you a good range in temperatures when cooking
- More stable than the PocketRocket
- Boils water fast and efficiently
Fits nicely in a mug!
We use the Titan Kettle with it, but you can put other pots or kettles on the strong pot supports.
MSR have put a lot of effort into making this probably the best of their stoves – with strong construction and excellent efficiency with the fuel, it outshines all our other stoves for speed and reliability. It comes with a smaller wind deflector on the MicroRocket.
The stove also comes with a carry case (incredibly light) plus the Piezo igniter. Using this igniter makes lighting the stove a delight, and works each and every time.
You do need to purchase the fuel separately – we recommend you stick with MSR fuel, but it will come down to budget and availability for each person.
Comparison to Jetboil Flash – the MicroRocket has more options for use and is naturally lighter and a lot more compact. There is not much difference in time to boil. We still use our Jetboil for a quick cuppa on short hikes or car camping.
MSR have put a lot of effort into making this probably the best of their stoves – with strong construction and excellent efficiency with the fuel, it outshines all our other stoves for speed and reliability. It comes with a smaller wind deflector on the MicroRocket.
The stove also comes with a carry case (incredibly light) plus the Piezo igniter. Using this igniter makes lighting the stove a delight, and works each and every time.
You do need to purchase the fuel separately – we recommend you stick with MSR fuel, but it will come down to budget and availability for each person.
Comparison to Jetboil Flash – the MicroRocket has more options for use and is naturally lighter and a lot more compact. There is not much difference in time to boil. We still use our Jetboil for a quick cuppa on short hikes or car camping.
MicroRocket in action! Breakfast in bed ...
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Overall – we rate this product as a great stove for hikers
https://adventuresinstoving.blogspot.com.au/
Overall – we rate this product as a great stove for hikers