In the past I used a large stainless steel pot for more years than I’d like to admit, but I definitely miss its size and girth. If you’re a solo backpacker just wanting to boil water for a freeze dried meal, you can save even more weight by going with a smaller pot like this one, with a capacity of just 19.4 ounces (just enough to boil 2 cups). A wider base provides more stability, especially for meals that require some simmering (I don’t understand the trend in developing taller, skinnier pots… someone enlighten me in the comments?). It has a wider base than most titanium pots on the market today. I like this 1.35 liter pot that I’ve been using since 2019. In my experience, the best pot to couple with the MSR Pocket Rocket 2 is made of titanium – particularly those produced by SnowPeak and TOAKS. ![]() In addition to being less efficient and simple, these methods are often banned in the American West during fire season. The only way I know of to go lighter is to use an alternative fuel like denatured alcohol, Esbit tabs, or wood. Regardless of the added fuel canister weight, I still feel that it’s worth it to carry such a stove. The larger 8-ounce MSR canister has a gross weight of 13.1 ounces, so the larger version weighs 5.1 ounces… empty! Many other brands of compatible IsoPro canister fuel are available (such as LiCamp, Coleman, GigaPower, Optimus, JetBoil, etc.), and we can safely assume the weight of these canisters is identical, or at least similar. A canister stove is useless without its fuel can, so the can’s empty weight should be accounted for as part of the overall system.Ī 4-ounce MSR fuel can (3.9 ounces technically) has a gross weight of 7.4 ounces, so the empty canister weighs 3.5 ounces. Fuel Can Accountabilityįor backpackers that are truly focused on trimming some weight, it’s important to note the weight of the fuel canister itself. ![]() A true ultralight backpacker often doesn’t cook at all, opting instead to eat tree bark or cold dog food or something. I use the term “ultralight” loosely here. Most canister stoves are marketed as full systems (like Jetboil) with included pots, so the opportunity to couple the MSR with a simple titanium pot creates a system that’s ultralight but effective. Short of going with a denatured alcohol stove, the Pocket Rocket 2’s weight of 2.6 ounces is tough to beat, especially in cold weather.
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