MSR PocketRocket 2 vs Sea to Summit Alpha Light Spork

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

Sea to Summit Alpha Light Spork is the lighter option — 61 g lighter than the MSR PocketRocket 2 (84% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	MSR PocketRocket 2	Sea to Summit Alpha Light Spork
Weight	73 g · 0.073 kg · 0.16 lb	12 g · 0.012 kg · 0.03 lb
Brand	MSR	Sea to Summit
Category	Cooking	Cooking

MSR PocketRocket 2

73 g

Ultra-compact canister stove. Fast and reliable.

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Sea to Summit Alpha Light Spork

12 g

Ultralight 3-in-1 spork with long handle.

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MSR PocketRocket 2 vs Sea to Summit Alpha Light Spork: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Sea to Summit Alpha Light Spork wins — at 12 g it is 61 g (84%) lighter than the MSR PocketRocket 2 (73 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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