MSR
MSR PocketRocket 2
$50Cheaper
Best Camping Stoves · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. MSR PocketRocket 2 is cheaper at $50. Every spec and price links to its source.
MSR
$50Cheaper
Camp Chef
$229.99
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The MSR PocketRocket 2 is the cheaper at $50.
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $50 | $229.99 |
| Brand | MSR | Camp Chef |
| Released | — | — |
| Fuel type | isobutane-propane-canister | propane-cylinder |
| Burner count | 1 | 2 |
| Output btu hr | — | 40000 |
| Boil time sec per liter | — | — |
| Ignition type | manual | piezo |
| Simmer control | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated pot | No | No |
| Windscreen integrated | Yes | Yes |
| Weight grams | 105 | — |
| Packed dimensions (in) | 1.3 x 1.6 x 3.1 | — |
Sources — MSR PocketRocket 2: cascadedesigns.com (verified 2026-07-11). Camp Chef Everest 2X: campchef.com (verified 2026-07-11).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.