Breakfast, wherever you put the kettle — MSR PocketRocket 2
Cold fingers. Missing spoon. Coffee suddenly essential. MSR’s compact canister stove makes a case for keeping the camp kitchen small.
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Morning at camp. Cold fingers. A spoon that has migrated somewhere without permission. Coffee is no longer a preference; it is now part of the route plan.

A very small kitchen
The MSR PocketRocket 2 is a 73-gram canister stove for the traveler whose culinary ambition begins, sensibly, with boiling water. A pot, compatible fuel, and the rest of the camp setup still belong on the packing list; this is the small metal argument that brings them together. Consult MSR’s instructions for fuel compatibility and safe outdoor use. Then attend to breakfast.
- Best for: Overnight / lean-to
- Season window: 3-season
- States / terrain: Backpacking / lean-tos
Before you order
Listed MSRP in September 2026: $49.95. Check current retailer pricing and what is included before ordering.
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Also check price at MSR / Cascade Designs
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