EP 294 - MSR Pocket Rocket vs MSR WindBurner | Ultralight vs Efficiency – Which Stove Wins?

Is an ultralight backpacking stove really lighter when you factor in the extra fuel it burns? In this video, I put the MSR Pocket Rocket 2 head-to-head against the MSR WindBurner to find out. I ran extensive lab tests, measured fuel efficiency, compared total system weights, and looked at real-world packability to help you decide which stove is best for your backcountry hunts and backpacking trips.

Whether you’re a hunter shaving ounces for a goat hunt, or a backpacker planning a 10-day alpine trip, this review gives you the data and context you need to make the right call.

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Chapters / Timestamps

0:00 – Is ultralight really lighter?
0:18 – The contenders: Pocket Rocket 2 vs WindBurner
0:37 – My experience with both systems
1:12 – Stove & pot weight breakdown
2:05 – Why I chose the Oli Camp XT pot
2:32 – Total system weight comparison
2:43 – Testing setup & protocols
3:29 – Fuel burn results (Pocket Rocket vs WindBurner)
4:22 – Realities of flame control in the field
5:23 – What the data means for hunters
5:42 – Packability & wind performance
6:56 – System weight vs fuel weight trade-off
8:19 – My go-to stove for most hunts
9:23 – When the Pocket Rocket makes sense
10:14 – Why the WindBurner stands out in the field
11:20 – Final thoughts & viewer Q&A
 
Jay Nichol
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