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MSR PocketRocket 2 vs Primus Campfire Stove

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

MSR PocketRocket 2 is the lighter option — 317 g lighter than the Primus Campfire Stove (81% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec MSR PocketRocket 2 Primus Campfire Stove
Weight 73 g · 0.073 kg · 0.16 lb 390 g · 0.390 kg · 0.86 lb
Brand MSR Primus
Category Cooking Cooking
MSR PocketRocket 2
73 g

Ultra-compact canister stove. Fast and reliable.

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Primus Campfire Stove
390 g

Stable canister stove ideal for cooking larger meals.

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MSR PocketRocket 2 vs Primus Campfire Stove: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the MSR PocketRocket 2 wins — at 73 g it is 317 g (81%) lighter than the Primus Campfire Stove (390 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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