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MSR PocketRocket 2 vs Optimus Crux Lite

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

MSR PocketRocket 2 is the lighter option — 6 g lighter than the Optimus Crux Lite (8% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec MSR PocketRocket 2 Optimus Crux Lite
Weight 73 g · 0.073 kg · 0.16 lb
minimum weight, stove only
 79 g · 0.079 kg · 0.17 lb
Brand MSR Optimus
Category Cooking Cooking
MSR PocketRocket 2
73 g

Ultra-compact canister stove. Fast and reliable.

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Optimus Crux Lite
79 g

Compact and lightweight canister stove with auto-ignition.

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MSR PocketRocket 2 vs Optimus Crux Lite: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the MSR PocketRocket 2 wins — at 73 g it is 6 g (8%) lighter than the Optimus Crux Lite (79 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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