THE ROCKET KING
is an 18-gauge, T-304 stainless steel, flat-pack camping stove. The Rocket King stove uses sticks and twigs for fuel—a sustainable, found-fuel. No expensive and heavy fuel canisters to buy, pack in and carry out. The design features an elevated fire floor for air flow through the fuel for a hotter, cleaner burn. The Rocket King 2.0 – 9″ tall, 6.25″ wide, 2.25 lbs – is perfect for use with a 6-inch boiler pot, or small cast iron griddle. A pot tab bridges the top of the stove to allow smaller pots to be used.
MADE IN USA | $78.00 [fulfilled by Amazon]
Rocket King MICRO
70% Scale, 100% heart! Designed for use with a small pot, the Rocket King MICRO is made from 20-gauge, T-304 stainless steel. It stands 6.25 inches tall and weighs 14 ounces.
MADE IN USA | $48.00 [fulfilled by Amazon]
NEVER BUY
STOVE FUEL
AGAIN
Found Fuel +
Convection Burn
The Rocket King uses sticks
and twigs for fuel … and uses
that fuel very efficiently. The
elevated fire floor enables air
flow through your fire for a
cleaner and hotter, boosted
burn. Controlled air flow entering
only on one side, protects the
fire and directs more heat to
the bottom your the pot.
MORE ROOM
IN YOUR
BACKPACK
Flat Pack +
No-Tool Assembly
The canvas bag carries your stove flat, to save room. Rocket King stoves use a slotted design for easy assembly. The fire floor inserts through the stove and locks it in square. The stake anchors the stove for extra safety.
Local Laser +
Local Seamstress
Yes … this stove is local. Rocket King stoves are laser cut, hand finished and packed in Atlanta, Georgia. The bags are sewn locally as well, by a woman-owned small business. I love knowing the people that help me make this product. It also gives me joy knowing that Rocket King stoves help support businesses in my community.
DESIGNED FOR
A 6″ POT
Efficient Burn =
No Smoke
The pot sits directly on top
of the stove, with the notches
providing proper air flow.
The protected combustion
zone between the fire and
the pot facilitates an efficient
consumption of the fuel.
Smoke is just unburned
fuel, why not use it?
The Story Behind The Stove
Cutting The First Batch of The Rocket King
The initial run of Rocket King stoves was laser cut in Birmingham, Alabama. This batch fulfilled the pre-orders from my Kickstarter campaign with a few left over to send to Amazon. It was exciting to see something I'd designed and revised and revised some more, turn into an actual product. I've since switched to 18-gauge for lightness and durability and moved to a laser-cutter closer to my home.
How To Light The Rocket King Camping Stove
The trick to lighting the Rocket King is to get the convection airflow going, bringing an oxygen boost to the fire. The "RK" cutout is there to assist in lighting the stove. One simple way to light the stove is to place a twisted piece of paper just inside the "R" and then build a fire of the smallest sticks and twigs around the paper, and then light with a match or lighter.
Boiling Eggs On The Rocket King Stove
I use my Rocket King camping stove at least once a week to boil eggs. Boiling water is a great use for a fast-burning rocket stove, with the water serving a great heat sink, absorbing all the heat the stove can throw at it. I love boiling eggs, to eat as is, or make into egg salad, one of my childhood favorites. The Rocket King stove feels right at home in your back yard as well as the trail.
Boiling Test On The Rocket King MICRO
The Rocket King MICRO camping stove is designed to be used with a camping cup or smaller boiler. I did a boil test in this video, which could have been more efficient if I had used a lid. The MICRO is made from 20-gauge stainless steel and weighs 14 ounces with its canvas bag. It is perfect for the pack-weight-conscious solo hiker.