MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe vs UCO Spork

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

UCO Spork is the lighter option — 66 g lighter than the MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe (80% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe	UCO Spork
Weight	83 g · 0.083 kg · 0.18 lb	17 g · 0.017 kg · 0.04 lb
Brand	MSR	UCO
Category	Cooking	Cooking

MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe

83 g

Compact canister stove with simmer control and built-in pressure regulator for consistent performance in cold and windy conditions.

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UCO Spork

17 g

Classic titanium spork. The ultralight cutlery staple.

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MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe vs UCO Spork: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the UCO Spork wins — at 17 g it is 66 g (80%) lighter than the MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe (83 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest cooking page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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