I've been lurking in the Group and absorbing comments about
lightweight stoves and in particular the MSR Pocket Rocket.
So, on the implied recommendation of so many satisfied users I bought
one. It arrived today and already I'm converted.
Firstly I weighed the whole unit (including the 'natty' red plastic
container) and to my horror (no, just the opposite in fact) I found it
weighed exactly what the maunfacturer's specification claimed.
Secondly, I tested it using a Coleman 30/70 mix 220grm cannister. Had
no problems with gas flow and surprise surprise the performance
outstripped the manufacterers suggestions.
Thirdly, and on this point I was a little dubious having read so many
comments about stability, I was again very pleasantly surprised to
find just how stable the unit appeared. A taller, smaller diameter
cannister would obviously detract from stability, but I also tried the
small 97grm 'emergency' cannister I've carried for some time and (it
worked fine on gas delivery by the way) was quite happy with stability
there too.
All in all I reckon it's a sound buy. Now I look forward to giving it
some real work ove the weekend.
Cheers all for the good advice,
Robin
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A convert to the MSR Pocket Rocket
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Robin E. C. said:
Thirdly, and on this point I was a little dubious having read so many
comments about stability, I was again very pleasantly surprised to
find just how stable the unit appeared.It's only a relative problem: you wouldn't want that level of stability
for daily household cooking if you had a normal hob as an alternative,
and compared to that it's shocking. But in absolute terms, with a
little care it should be fine.
For a relative comparison in camping stoves, look at a Trangia: you can
only knock one over with targeted force, where a pan on a canister-top
stove can be upset with an accidental nudge. But again the case that
with care this needn't be an issue.Pete.
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