Msr micro rocket stove8/1/2023 So far I like this stove WAY better than the PocketRocket. I've had this stove for only a few months, but I've taken it on several multi-day trips here in the Canadian Rockies. So there's no tapering off of performance as the canister loses pressure. It uses up ALL of the fuel with a FULL FLAME. The Soto, with its micro regulator eliminates this. With most canister stoves the flame will get very weak and not boil very well, but when you shake the cansiter, it still seems like there's a little liquid sloshing around in there. It makes for better flame in cooler temps, at higher altitudes, and when your canister is almost empty and is losing pressure, it still gives a full flame. The Micro Regulator does what it is advertised to do. This makes for lower boil times in the real world, and if you're simmering, it eliminates the burnt hot spot in the middle. The flame of the Soto is much fuller, and more fully encompases the base of the pot to allow for a more even heating of the pot. With the windscreen attached, the wind blocking is far better than the PocketRocket's little "wind clip", and it doubles its usefulness by reflecting heat upwards to the pot as well. In my opinion it is a much better stove for real world usage. I recently bought the Soto Micro Regulator Stove with the Windscreen. I have several other stoves as well, but when I go lightweight I would always use my PocketRocket. I've been using the PocketRocket for over 10 years now. I've used other canister stoves (PocketRockets, JetBoils) and all are "you get what you pay for." The MicroRegulator is an investment that keeps on giving. This stove has been one of the rare finds that has no equal. "If I were to improve the product -" maybe sell it with a cookpot option. The piezo igniter never lets me down and I have only singed my fingers once while turning it on. The adjustable flame makes it a snap to boil water or cook, and at higher elevations the ability to simmer a pot has come in handy. I purchased it as a returned product at an REI garage sale over 10 years ago but it sat unused for a couple years because I wasn't getting out for any overnights. It has worked well in the mid-teens (North Rim of the Grand Canyon, 8000ft+) and under every other condition I've hiked and camped in for the past 8 years. I am still amazed that more backpackers and outdoors folks haven't heard of it or seen it. This stove is good as an addition for car camping but would not be my main choice, only because I would not cook big meals on it and when car camping my meals are bigger.The MicroRegulator was a well-reviewed product when it was released. One can quickly heat water for a hot drink! When car camping, I use it to mainly to boil water or reheat leftovers. Car Camping: I find that it works great for car camping especially when it’s cold. Backpacking: The weight and compactness of the stove make it ideal for backpacking.There is no wind guard, but I think because the stove is so small I can position it anywhere to protect it from winds. It is a multi-fuel stove since it uses isobutane, but that is readily available. Features: The stove does not have an auto-ignite, just an on/off switch, and there is no heat reflector or drip tray.Just one switch to turn on and adjust the flame. This is probably one of the easiest stoves that I have ever operated. There is an on-and-off switch to release the fuel and the stove itself twists onto the isobutane canister very smoothly. Ease of use: At first I thought that this stove would be difficult to use, but it is super easy.There are no problems here with regards to packability, in fact, it is so small that it could get misplaced if not careful. Packability: I actually pack the stove into my drinking cup so that it stays put.Portability: The stove has a very light, but sturdy carry case made out of hard plastic that fits into a backpack without any problem - very smart design here.I do this when cooking to not burn my food and it’s very easy to do! Heat control: Amazingly, I can turn the flame and adjust the flame to very low.In my experience, it takes too much time and burning occurs instead of actual cooking. One thing to note is that this stove is not the best choice for meals that require much cooking such as raw meats, or pasta. The burn time for this stove for one person using it is at least 5 days, with an average cooking time of 2-3 minutes. It reaches maximum heat in 2-3 minutes, thus lessening overall cooking time. I typically use only one 110g canister for an entire weekend with some fuel left over. Fuel Efficiency: The stove is super fuel-efficient.It is so compact and the carrying case does a great job of protecting it from getting bent. Durability: I have had this stove for 8 years and it has not needed any repairs whatsoever.
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