A tiny burner that screws onto a fuel canister, with fold-out arms to hold your own pot. People pick it because it is very light, easy to use, simmers well and lasts for years.
Specs
- Weight: 2.6 oz / 73 g (maker minimum weight); 3.7 oz / 105 g packaged
- Size: 1.3 x 1.6 x 3.1 in (3.3 x 4.1 x 7.9 cm)
- Boil time: 3.5 minutes per liter with MSR IsoPro (maker)
- Burn time: about 60 minutes per 8 oz / 227 g canister (maker)
- Water boiled: about 16 liters per 227 g canister (maker)
- Fuel: isobutane-propane canisters with a Lindal valve (sold separately)
- Ignition: none built in; bring a lighter
- Includes: hard-shell carry case
- Made in South Korea (maker)
- REI rating: 4.6 of 5 from 531 reviews (as of 2026-10-19)
What reviewers say
Reviewers call it one of the best small canister stoves: light, simple, fast in calm weather and good at a low simmer, with a valve that turns easily even in gloves. OutdoorGearLab notes the updated version is sturdier than the original PocketRocket. The weak spots are wind and cold. The open flame gets pushed around by gusts, and like other canister-top stoves it loses power when the fuel gets cold. There is no igniter, and a full pot can feel tippy on the small arms, so set up on flat ground.
Good
- Very light and packs tiny in its case
- Good flame control for simmering
- Simple to use; no priming or pumping
- Fair price and a long track record
Not so good
- Struggles in wind without a screen or shelter
- Weak in cold weather, like most canister-top stoves
- No push-button igniter
- Tall pots can feel tippy
Who it's for
Backpackers and first-time stove buyers who want a light stove that can boil water and also cook. If you only boil water and want speed in the wind, an all-in-one system like the Jetboil Flash fits better.
Sources
Last checked 2026-10-19. Specs from the maker; review notes summarized in our own words.