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MSR PocketRocket 2 vs UCO Spork

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

UCO Spork is the lighter option — 56 g lighter than the MSR PocketRocket 2 (77% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec MSR PocketRocket 2 UCO Spork
Weight 73 g · 0.073 kg · 0.16 lb 17 g · 0.017 kg · 0.04 lb
Brand MSR UCO
Category Cooking Cooking
MSR PocketRocket 2
73 g

Ultra-compact canister stove. Fast and reliable.

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UCO Spork
17 g

Classic titanium spork. The ultralight cutlery staple.

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MSR PocketRocket 2 vs UCO Spork: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the UCO Spork wins — at 17 g it is 56 g (77%) 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.

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