tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post7609343689522876090..comments2024-03-29T00:32:03.875-07:00Comments on Adventures In Stoving: The MSR MicroRocket -- Packability Report #1Hikin' Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01554269915148144573noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-8582711648970605482017-03-05T20:36:18.992-08:002017-03-05T20:36:18.992-08:00Boris,
I just tried it. It works, if you take th...Boris, <br />I just tried it. It works, if you take the little plastic cap off of the canister. If you take the little plastic cap off of the canister, then you can get the lid on the Titan Kettle completely closed. <br /><br />If you leave the plastic cap on, then you cannot close the lid on the Titan kettle fully.<br /><br />HJHikin' Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01554269915148144573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-1795275151741549492017-03-03T02:39:43.914-08:002017-03-03T02:39:43.914-08:00Hi Jim,
The only reason I am still hesitating to ...Hi Jim, <br />The only reason I am still hesitating to get the MSR Titan Kettle is I'm not sure if it will fit the a 227g(250g) cartridge and get the lid firmly closed. The cartridge is about 90mm high and the kettle is said to be 89mm deep so it is a close margin. Could you please confirm if the kettle could take the 227g cartridge and still have the lid firmly closed? Many thanks in advance, Borismuvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07307027597745415336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-79869611075442422432013-10-23T10:36:19.400-07:002013-10-23T10:36:19.400-07:00I'm not sure. If I get a chance, I could chec...I'm not sure. If I get a chance, I could check it out at the local Sport Chalet.<br /><br />I'm not a big fan of steel. Tough as nails and inexpensive, but too heavy -- and aluminum does a much better job of distributing heat evenly.<br /><br />Regarding an integrated canister stove (Jetboil or Reactor type) vs. a "regular" upright canister stove (e.g. the MicroRocket), the real question is: Do you want to do any real cooking? Real cooking with a Jetboil or Reactor type stove can be done, but it's not what they're designed for. However, if all you want to do is boil water; they're great. On the other hand, if you like to do some real cooking, a "regular" type stove will be the better choice in my experience. Particularly with the Reactor, getting a low flame is really difficult.<br /><br />HJHikin' Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01554269915148144573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-45781191829491290042013-10-23T10:20:27.629-07:002013-10-23T10:20:27.629-07:00thanks! love your posts, do you think the micro an...thanks! love your posts, do you think the micro and canister will fit inside the MSR alpine stowaway stainless 775 mil? i love the locking lid setup of that pot, and prefer taste of stainless to alum. , worried cuz has a lower lid. : ( trying to decide myself between this and all in one setup like Jetboil sol and msr 1L reactor, comparing apples and oranges, i know!) Tangomartyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18421155157870304250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-43299893828690677452013-10-22T15:27:16.717-07:002013-10-22T15:27:16.717-07:00Oh, yes. Sorry I wasn't clear. Plenty of roo...Oh, yes. Sorry I wasn't clear. Plenty of room for a 110g canister and a MicroRocket (without the case) inside a 780ml Snow Peak pot with the frying pan type lid.<br /><br />Now can the case fit too? I can't remember, but I don't think so. Frankly, though, I just leave the case at home. The pot is plenty of protection. If there's some rattling going on, just stick in some paper towels or a wash cloth. Particularly if you wrap the stove in a wash cloth, you'll kill two birds with one stone: You'll protect the stove AND have a wash cloth. :)<br /><br />HJHikin' Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01554269915148144573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-77839162711938271512013-10-22T13:10:25.950-07:002013-10-22T13:10:25.950-07:00HI Jim, you didnt say if you could close the lid o...HI Jim, you didnt say if you could close the lid of the 780 ml pot on the micro rocket with the 110 gram canister inside. Can you? and can you do it with the case of the micro on it? thanks. Tangomartyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18421155157870304250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-35609392791448912222011-12-31T17:32:35.462-08:002011-12-31T17:32:35.462-08:00Hi, John,
Yes, good point.
Party on,
HJHi, John,<br /><br />Yes, good point.<br /><br />Party on,<br /><br />HJHikin' Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01554269915148144573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-66468213605913116142011-12-31T05:04:05.215-08:002011-12-31T05:04:05.215-08:00Hi Jim,
" One nice thing about it is that un...Hi Jim,<br /><br />" One nice thing about it is that unlike a Bic, the piezoelectric ignition will not run out of gas."<br /><br />True, but as I think you stated before a Bic can be used to ignite any other fuel or tinder. If and when the Bic is completely exhausted of its own fuel the flint and spark wheel will still produce sparks. These sparks could quite possibly be used to light the MicroRocket's burner. It could be a little dicey as far as placement of fingers though. :-)<br /><br />John DonewarJohn Donewarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14196032157565084769noreply@blogger.com