![]() ![]() And remember, the Deluxe's built-in pressure regulation helps ensure consistent output in a variety of conditions (ie, mountains!) that would challenge more basic stove designs. Heck, in terms of flame control this is easily one of the finest canister stove I've ever used, integrated systems included. Simmer quality and raw output are quite good. But I did enjoy the ease of the Deluxe's push-button ignition. ![]() The ultralight purist in me says if I've got a stove I'm carrying a lighter, so ditch the igniter and save me a few grams. In use, I found the PocketRocket Deluxe lit reliably using its Piezo igniter I didn't have to use my Bic lighter even once, including in wind. My kit included MSR's 1.2L Trail Mini cook pot, which weighs 9.9 ounces including handle and lid, for a total system weight of 12.8 ounces. Depending on your preferred level of minimalism, you can get something as light as the Toaks 650, which adds a mere 2.8 ounces including lid, for a system total (fuel excluded) of 5.7 ounces. This on its own is a very compelling quality, but don't forget you have to add a cook pot. The first thing you notice about the PocketRocket is that it's tiny-a very light 2.9 ounces. So off the PocketRocket Deluxe and I went for three nights and 21 miles in the Canyon. But, I figured, that was a question worth answering. Was there a compelling reason to use a non-integrated stove circa 2019? I wasn't so sure. I admit, taking the PocketRocket instead of a Jetboil did feel a little funny at first. OK, maybe that's not the most overwhelming list of perks. They're lighter, more versatile (allowing you to use a wider range of pots and pans), and. That said, there are advantages to using stand-alone burner heads. Wind is the bane of traditional canister stoves-a big reason why I (and so many others) have switched to Jetboil's integrated systems. Key additions include a pressure regulator for improved performance in cold temperatures, an auto-igniter, and a larger, redesigned burner head to improve simmer performance and resistance to wind. The 'Deluxe' is a February 2019 update to MSR's popular PocketRocket stove. I'd been planning on replacing my aging Jetboil Sol-Ti, so the PocketRocket's arrival was serendipitous. MSR was kind enough to send their new PocketRocket Deluxe just in time for a backpacking trip across the Grand Canyon. ![]()
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