How does this compare to the pocket rocket stove at a cost of $39?
194880
This stove in my opinion is as good as or better than the MSR Pocket Rocket. I have used it several times now and it performs flawlessly. Don't hesitate to buy. Very good quality.Also look at this one, I own one as well. Very nice with igniter. 573 people can't be wrong !Leegoal Ultralight Backpacking Canister Camp Stove with Piezo Ignition 3.9oz
194881
My buddy has the MSR Pocket Rocket. This is functionally identical. Some of the stampings are different, but they are both of VERY similar design and are both made in China (which is not necessarily a bad thing). Judging so far, my impression is that they are of identical quality. They are the exact same weight, if that helps. So I don't think there is much, if any skimping on components you can't see. Hope that helps.
194882
Don't have experience with the pocket rocket but this works well for occasional camping, lights easily, fully controllable. Boiled water quickly, it's very light. For the price I don't think you can go wrong.
194883
My buddy has the MSR Pocket Rocket. This is functionally identical. Some of the stampings are different, but they are both of VERY similar design and are both made in China (which is not necessarily a bad thing). Judging so far, my impression is that they are of identical quality. They are the exact same weight, if that helps. So I don't think there is much, if any skimping on components you can't see.Hope that helps.
194884
I don't know the pocket rocket stove, but this product is works great, seems sturdy and is good quality. I took the risk of ordering the cheaper one and don't regret it at all.
654315
It works as it says it will. Is it worth $27? How long is a piece of string? It is much larger than I expected and heavy and solid so probably has quite a few bob's worth of steel in it. If you have access to a way to make one yourself you could undoubtedly do it for much less; but that is the case with most everything you buy. I imagine there are similar looking bits of steel in junk yards all over that would work as well if you can find one. You can use the stove easily without it but it does help even out the heat over the whole pan and prevent things from quickly burning. I suggest trying the stove without it first and then if you feel you don't need it save your money. It works as it says it will. Is it worth $27? How long is a piece of string? It is much larger than I expected and heavy and solid so probably has quite a few bob's worth of steel in it. If you have access to a way to make one yourself you could undoubtedly do it for much less; but that is the case with most everything you buy. I imagine there are similar looking bits of steel in junk yards all over that would work as well if you can find one. You can use the stove easily without it but it does help even out the heat over the whole pan and prevent things from quickly burning. I suggest... » Read More It works as it says it will. Is it worth $27? How long is a piece of string? It is much larger than I expected and heavy and solid so probably has quite a few bob's worth of steel in it. If you have access to a way to make one yourself you could undoubtedly do it for much less; but that is the case with most everything you buy. I imagine there are similar looking bits of steel in junk yards all over that would work as well if you can find one. You can use the stove easily without it but it does help even out the heat over the whole pan and prevent things from quickly burning. I suggest trying the stove without it first and then if you feel you don't need it save your money. « Show Less
2109022
It works fairly good. Remember...this is only about $30. It takes a good 10-15 because it cooks nice and slow but with that being said I am happy with it.
963894
I have several camp stoves that I use with this. One uses the small gas canisters and is single burner and three are solid fuel(1 esbit fuel cubes, the other is multi use wood esbit or charcoal) and alcohol fuel. This is the best folding windscreen I've found. It comes with a storage bag and is very lightweight. It is tall enough to block the wind and still let you use a medium pot as well. The size can also be adjusted by leaving a panel out during set-up. Hope this helps. BTW The alcohol burner(I use denatured alcohol I get from Walmart for like $6 a quart. It takes 2 oz to boil water or burn for 15 minutes) I recommend getting a stand for an alcohol burner for stability. I have several camp stoves that I use with this. One uses the small gas canisters and is single burner and three are solid fuel(1 esbit fuel cubes, the other is multi use wood esbit or charcoal) and alcohol fuel. This is the best folding windscreen I've found. It comes with a storage bag and is very lightweight. It is tall enough to block the wind and still let you use a medium pot as well. The size can also be adjusted by leaving a panel out during set-up. Hope this helps. BTW The alcohol burner(I use denatured alcohol I get from Walmart for like $6 a quart. It takes 2 oz to boil water or... » Read More I have several camp stoves that I use with this. One uses the small gas canisters and is single burner and three are solid fuel(1 esbit fuel cubes, the other is multi use wood esbit or charcoal) and alcohol fuel. This is the best folding windscreen I've found. It comes with a storage bag and is very lightweight. It is tall enough to block the wind and still let you use a medium pot as well. The size can also be adjusted by leaving a panel out during set-up. Hope this helps. BTW The alcohol burner(I use denatured alcohol I get from Walmart for like $6 a quart. It takes 2 oz to boil water or burn for 15 minutes) I recommend getting a stand for an alcohol burner for stability. « Show Less
196233
I bought a remanufactured unit, which was less then the new unit. 349.00 new and 279.00 remfg. I don't know where you found the new unit for 249.00? I have to tell you that I am very pleased with the one I bought. Have not used my regular stove oven since. The convection feature is great. Pizza is the best. Pies are wonderful Cookies are even better. VERY PLEASED.
582594
For the same reason Williams & Sonoma are way more expensive. Your paying for branding. Some things are worth the price line knives and pans but when it comes to a rice cooker I'm sure they both use the same micro controllers programmed differently to achieve the same goal
928191
I do not know any thing about the Alpha Electric portable stove, but I am very happy with Music City Mtetal stove. 280 KK is very light in weight, low to the ground and large burner area. There are inner ring and outer ring fire. For larger pot you can lite both rings and inner ring only for smaller pot. Since early nineties till now, I must have bought over 100 stoves for friends and families. ( I am not dealer). Every year or two some one approach me for information about where to buy the stove, and help them buy the Music City 280KK burner. Our community entertain at home and we use this burner to cook food in garage or for picnics. Mohan D.
2172266
We use a standard 20 pound (holds 4-5 gallons) tank, and on our last trip (Thurs-Saturday + Sunday morning), feeding 14 people, using this device during all three meals + hors d'oeuvres prior to dinner, we did not consume even 1/2 the tank. If your question is about economy, then I believe you are in very good hands. This thing is a BEAST (a positive). If you are looking for something compact, then this may not be the stove you're looking for... Not sure
435996
One has a porcelain cook well $50.99 this is the one I purchased. Clean up is easy and I think cleans up as easily as the stainless steel cook well. This would be a matter of personal choice the stainless steel cook well will probably last longer if you intend to use it a lot. I will use it occasionally and so I went with the less expensive one.
1371363
The top burners are very different from other camp chef stoves. They definitely do not throw the heat that the rest do and yes you can throttle the fire back to simmer. The fuel/ air mix seems perfect, blue flame and NO soot to scrub off the outside of the pot. I think it does use more fuel than they claim,, but the small bottles are easy to carry and they can be refilled.
1021070
Hard to compare what has not been released yet. Concerns I saw from their video (search Solo Stove Campfire) Hard to add wood and doesn't fold up. Given that you can put the stove inside their nested pots would be a plus but size makes it questionable for backpacking.
957362
I solved the problem about glass stove tops by buying Broil King CSR-3TB Professional Single Hot Plate. I figure $125 vs $600+
2023442
I bought the Chinese one linked above, worked great in home tests, clogged the first time I took it into the field. I can't rely on it one bit.I don't want to carry four stoves (re: Stan in St Louistan) into the backcountry. I want to carry one, that will work, period. Is it worth $25 to have a failed stove halfway into a through hike? At least if the MSR stove had quit working, I would have been able to get it replaced.
837096
I've been very happy with mine. It heats evenly and quickly, has a large cooking surface yet is lightweight.
2062471
That's hard to say. The big one lasted me over a year going camping almost every other weekend. The little ones I'm still working on. I'm talking boiling corn and cooking coffee, ramen, etc. It's a very efficient little system.
899083
Funny you should ask me at this moment as I have the pot on the stove as we we speak. I have three Fagor pressure cookers( am not connected to the company if you are feeling cynical). I use the 6ltr one the most. I cook for mostly for myself and my wife. My favourite feature is the lower psi setting which allows me to cook 'soft' vegetables for curries without them being pulverised. I will bring these vegs like cauliflower, zucchini & egg plant up to pressure for three minutes, max!! They are still firm. That is my favourite feature of this pressure cooker. I have no safety issues to report.
2240447
I wouldn't recommend using any other fuel source unless directed on the stove!! I have a micro rocket and it uses only one fuel source and I don't use anything but what it's designed for!!