Front facing view of the BURN 38L
Size Details
Capacity 38L
Capacity per Weight 84.4L
Weight 0.45kg 1lbs Low
Capacity per KgLbs 84.4 38 High
Dimensions 70x25x15cm 28x10x6in
Cubic Space 26250cmΒ³ 1680inΒ³
Capacity Diff -11L Low
Airline Compatibility

✈️ 30% (59/199)

This bag can be used as a carry on in 30% of airlines.

Link to Manufacturer

Our Thoughts

The MLD Burn pack is designed for ultralight hiking. According to the MLD website. The MLD burn pack has been the "onebag" of choice for record-setting through-hikers.

A through hiker is somebody who walks extremely long trails of hundreds of miles. To set a record means multiple days of 20-30 miles hikes through woods, rivers, and mountains.

Airport security and baggage handlers are pretty rough with your luggage, but I can't imagine the wear and tear a through-hikers bag must go through.

I don't know much about ultralight packing or hiking, so I don't understand much about this bag. Can ultralight packs be carry on luggage? What would be the big difference between a one bag carry on and an ultralight bag?

πŸ‘ Reasons to Buy

  • Highly durable and would last you a long time.
  • Weather-resistant that will keep your things safe when the weather changes during hiking.
  • The craftsmanship of this bag is really great with truly neat seams.

πŸ€” Things to Consider

  • The pack is a bit too narrow.
  • Might be too minimal. Only features three external mesh pockets and the main compartment.

πŸ’¬ Reviewers Have Said

  • "This backpack is super ultra light and it’s tough. I passed through barbed wire and the pack was untouched: not a single hole, the mesh pockets are intact (not the same story for my other backpacks). It has all the space that I need and more."
  • "If you are looking for a frameless pack – this is THE ONE. I used this bag for the entire PCT this year and was impressed by the quality, craftsmanship, and overall durability. One area that stood out the most was how durable and comfortable the shoulder straps were – the foam and stitching held up well after over 2500 miles."

πŸ”Ž Reviews

Gear Review: MLD Burn Backpack
www.thehikinglife.com

"For $180, I think the Burn offers good value for money and represents an excellent combination of durability, weight, and performance."


THE BEST BACKPACKING BACKPACK—FRAMELESS
www.treelinereview.com

"The smaller Burn is best for people with considerable ultralight experience for trips that will not require big food and water carries."


Mountain Laurel Designs Burn Backpack Review
theuncalculatedlife.blogspot.com

"The construction of the pack is excellent with very neat seams and a professional look. This clearly isn't some DIY job."


Features

Storage
Compression N
Expanded Capacity None
Opening Rolltop
Passport N
Passthrough N
Carry
Backpack S
Frame N
Handles 1
Hip Belt S
Shoulder Strap N
Sternum Strap S
Inside
Laptop 0
Hydration N
Main Compartments 1
Organizer N
Shoe Compartment Y
Outside
Lash Points 2
Hard Shell False
Molle N
Rain-fly N
Water Bottle Holder 2
Water Resistant Y
Material:
DX 210d Ripstop Fabric

Compatible Airlines

Adria Airways, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeropostal Alas de Venezuela, Air Berlin (Closed), Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Transat, Aircalin, Alitalia, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Belavia, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cape Air, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Conviasa, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Hainan Airlines, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Korean Air, Mango, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Pegasus Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Qantas Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, SriLankan Airlines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, Turkmenistan Airlines, Ural Airlines, uTair Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin America, Vivaaerobus

BURN 38L Packing Lists

Packing List for Ultralight Hiking in Chile
πŸ“† 14 days
🌎 Chile
πŸ“œ 34 items
Carry-On Travel Backpack:
BURN 38L
Front facing view of the BURN 38L

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