11/03/2026
RockPot REVIEW — IS IT WORTH THE MONEY?
Short answer: ABSOLUTELY! But let’s talk about the good, the bad, and what we learned.
We purchased our RockPot at Expo West earlier this year, and this past weekend at Offduty Overland Spooktacular campout, we finally had the opportunity to put it to the test!
Those who camp with us know I LOVE to cook! Whether I’m feeding 2 people or 20, cooking is one of my favorite parts of camping.
Thursday evening, I had 12 hungry people to feed, and I decided to put the RockPot to work. I’ll admit, I was a little nervous. With a recommended cooking time of 7–8 hours, I was taking a gamble. If this thing didn’t work, we were all going to be eating sandwiches! 😂
THE MENU:
• 4-pound pot roast
• Potatoes
• Carrots
• Onions
Simple, hearty camp cooking!
THE FIRST TEST — AND MY FIRST MISTAKE!
I heated the stone over our campfire, loaded everything up, and let the RockPot do its thing.
Unfortunately, patience isn’t always my strongest quality!
I pulled the stone off the fire a little earlier than I should have. After approximately 3 hours, the stone had cooled enough that it was no longer cooking our dinner.
At this point, I was questioning my decision to trust a new piece of equipment with dinner for 12 people!
Rather than giving up, I placed the stone back on the fire for another 25 minutes, reassembled everything, and let it continue cooking.
IT WORKED!
The RockPot continued cooking our meal, maintaining plenty of heat while everyone enjoyed dinner.
And the food? ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!
WHAT IMPRESSED ME:
Build Quality: The overall construction is excellent. Everything fits together properly, the seals work as intended, and it feels like a quality piece of equipment.
Performance: It does exactly what the company claims, provided you follow the instructions better than I did!
No Leaks: Not a single leak during the entire cooking process.
Ease of Use: Once you understand the heating process, it’s incredibly simple.
Versatility: Being able to prepare a slow-cooked meal without constantly tending a fire or monitoring a propane stove is a huge advantage.
NO ELECTRICITY OR PROPANE REQUIRED! This is probably my favorite feature. Whether you’re camping, overlanding, or traveling, you can enjoy a delicious slow-cooked meal without draining your batteries or using propane.
WHAT COULD BE IMPROVED:
I believe a good review should include the negatives, too.
Exterior Temperature: The outside of the RockPot gets a little warmer than I would prefer. It’s certainly acceptable, but something to be aware of.
Rock Hook: The supplied hook is WAY too short for safely removing the stone from a hot campfire. I strongly recommend having another method of removing the heated stone. This is something RockPot really needs to address.
Thermometer: The included thermometer was probably my biggest disappointment. It feels cheaply constructed, and I didn’t find it particularly accurate. We eventually stopped relying on it and simply used heating time as our guide.
MY FINAL THOUGHTS:
One thing I’ve always been cautious about is purchasing products that are constantly promoted by influencers and reviewers who receive their equipment for free.
I’m not saying those reviews are dishonest, but let’s face it, there’s always the possibility of a little bias when someone isn’t spending their own hard-earned money.
We purchased our RockPot with our own money. Nobody gave it to us, and nobody asked us to write this review.
And I can tell you without hesitation…
I AM THRILLED WE BOUGHT IT!
Despite a few minor shortcomings and my own impatience, this thing performed incredibly well.
It never leaked, was easy to use, cooked an amazing meal, and delivered exactly what it promised.
For those who love cooking while camping, especially those of us who enjoy feeding a crowd, this is an incredible addition to the camp kitchen.
No electricity. No propane. No complicated setup. Just good food and a little patience!
FINAL VERDICT: DEFINITELY RECOMMENDED!
RockPot, you’ve earned a permanent spot in our Offduty Overland camp kitchen! You’ve built something pretty amazing.
Now I’m already thinking about what we’re going to cook in it next!
QUESTION FOR EVERYONE:
Have you used a RockPot? What are your favorite recipes? We’d love to hear what everyone else is cooking!
