MSR PocketRocket Deluxe Camp Stove vs Traeger Ironwood 885 Grill

MSR PocketRocket Deluxe Camp Stove
MSR PocketRocket Deluxe Camp Stove
Traeger Ironwood 885 Grill
Traeger Ironwood 885 Grill
Verified Confidence: 81%

Verdict: These products serve fundamentally different purposes—one is an ultralight backpacking stove and the other a full-size backyard pellet grill—so direct comparison is limited. The MSR PocketRocket Deluxe is optimized for weight and speed on trails while the Traeger Ironwood 885 targets large-volume outdoor cooking. Confidence capped at 55 due to mismatched use cases.

Winner: MSR PocketRocket Deluxe Camp Stove

MSR PocketRocket Deluxe Camp Stove: 7.5/10

Traeger Ironwood 885 Grill: 4.5/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSR PocketRocket Deluxe Camp StoveTraeger Ironwood 885 Grill
weight3.5 oz9.16 pounds
fuel_typeIsobutane canisterWood pellets
power_output
boil_time3.5 min per liter

MSR PocketRocket Deluxe Camp Stove

What works

  • Weighs only 3.5 oz for backpacking
  • Boils 1 L water in 3.5 minutes
  • Includes piezo igniter and windscreen

What doesn't

  • Limited to small-pot cooking only

Traeger Ironwood 885 Grill

What works

  • 885 sq in cooking area
  • Hopper holds 20 lb of pellets

What doesn't

  • Weighs over 100 lb and requires dedicated space
  • Needs electricity and consistent pellet supply

Bottom line

Our pick: MSR PocketRocket Deluxe Camp Stove.

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