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MSR PocketRocket 2 Backpacking Stove Review
4.7~$44.951 min read
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Our Verdict
The lightest most reliable backpacking stove — 73g, 2.5-minute boil, and it screws onto any standard isobutane canister.
What We Liked
- +73g weight
- +2.5 min to boil 1L
- +Universal screw-top
What We Didn't
- −Wind sensitive (use windscreen)
- −Canister sold separately
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