![]() 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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