Cost: $60
Product description: The MicroRocket stove is not just our smallest and lightest, it also delivers the best balance of weight, size, performance and price of any stove in its class. It fits easily inside an MSR® Insulated Mug, weighs a mere 2.6 oz. (73 g) and features outstanding stability. We also engineered the MicroRocket to maintain top-notch efficiency and power so the hard-earned weight savings aren't lost carrying extra fuel. Strong: Robust pot supports offer excellent stability. Compact: Folding legs pack exceptionally small, fitting into an MSR® Insulated Mug. Wind-Resistant: WindClip™ wind protection and focused burner pushes a persistent, solid flame. Fast: Boils 1 liter of water in just 3.5 minutes. Piezo Ignition: Protected element in fuel gathering tube offers reliable ignition. Includes: Hard-shell carry case and piezo igniter.
Product specifications:
| Minimum Weight | 2.6 oz / 73 g |
| Packed Weight | 4.2 oz / 119 g |
| Burn time (MSR IsoPro) per 227-g / 8-oz. canister | 60 minutes |
| Water boiled (MSR IsoPro) per 227-g canister | 16 liters |
| Water boiled (MSR IsoPro) per 1 oz. of fuel | 2 liters |
| Country of Origin | Made in Korea |
Bob's impressions: This little stove is a powerhouse. It boils two or three cups of water very quickly (I can't really be bothered to sit around and time a stove). To be clear, though, this is pretty much all we've done with it - boil water. For that reason I cannot speak to issues of hot spots due to the small burner size, but I've always felt that if you're not paying enough attention to your food to move the pot, or its contents, around you probably shouldn't be lighting a stove.
The stove folds up very small, and seems quite sturdy. I leave the case behind and just put it in my pot with the fuel. Now that I think about it, though, it would probably be smart for me to stuff a bandana or something in there so it doesn't rustle around and possibly break, or chip my pot coating.
The piezo igniter seemed like a good idea at first, but since it quit working after the second time I used it, I no longer bother to carry it.
Laura's impressions: For how tiny and light this little stove is it provides good stability. I haven't had any trouble balancing pots on the extended arms, which, by the way, fold up neatly and seem to be fairly durable so far. It boils water quickly and the flame adjustment appears to have a nice range (though I haven't done much simmering).
I like this stove a lot. It just feels solid and sturdy, in spite of its small size.
Italics indicate manufacturer's remarks and details.