Pocket Rocket Questions

[10-K]

We are back to debating the qualities of stoves that are essentially the same again?

That's pretty much true in my experiene too. I've got a PR, Primus, Coleman and Jetboil and other than the Jetboil being pretty heavy they're all more or less the same.

Squirt gas through a nozzle, expose to flame - *POOF*.

[FamilyGuy]

I mean really..debating which stove is better???

I don't think the debate is over which stove is better. Instead, people are providing perspective of what they liked and didn't like regarding the PR. Unfortunately there are those who feel the need to defend and criticize one's perspective. YMMV.

And of course, calling one a Moron is not necessary.

[Mags]

Unfortunately there are those who feel the need to defend and criticize one's perspective. YMMV.

That's a mirror.

[FamilyGuy]

Be an adult and accept our experiences.

You really should take your own advice.

[FamilyGuy]

That's a mirror.

God I look good today.

[Panzer1]

I think one reason why the PR is so popular is that it has been out for such a long time that it has developed a cult of thousands of satisfied customers.

Panzer

[longhiker]

The Pocket Rocket is the only stove I've owned so far (until recently when i got an alcohol stove).

1. It's light and reasonably priced.
2. I've never had trouble using it even in colder places.. used it in RMNP this January at around 20 F and worked fine. (Though I hear this isnt always the case).
3. I've always been able to find the canisters.. you do have to find an outdoorsy store though. Seems like anywhere in the US (and even Europe) that I've been, there are some such stores near any place worth hiking.

But after these years of using the Pocket Rocket, I'm thinking about jetboil and other stoves because:
1. boil times are not amazing / great .. 6 mins to boil 0.5 L of water if there isnt too much wind
2. With 0.5 L of water in a large snow peak container, I feel like I must hold the pot for the 6 mins it takes to boil.. I really dont have the patience for this. The stove has toppled on me twice in about 4 years.

You might be able to fix this problem partly by using a stand for the canister (you could wrap elastic around it and then put stakes through the elastic) but this wouldnt help stabilize the pot itself on top of the pocket rocket..

[peakbagger]

I have gotten in late on this thread but for what its worth, this windscreen works well, it noticably decreases the fuel consumption and make it a lot better in beezy conditions. I have checked the temperature rise at the top of the cannister and it is bascially no difference