BURN 38L
| Capacity-to-weight | 84.4 L/kg 38 L/lb | High |
| Cubic space | 26.3 L 1680 in³ | |
| Rated vs. shell | -11 L-11 L | Low |
✈️ 13% (25/189)
This bag is within the published carry-on limit of 13% of the 189 airlines that publish one.
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?
Our verdict
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.
Things to consider
- The pack is a bit too narrow.
- Might be too minimal. Only features three external mesh pockets and the main compartment.
What reviewers 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."
Reviews from around the web
www.thehikinglife.com
For $180, I think the Burn offers good value for money and represents an excellent combination of durability, weight, and performance.
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.
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 | No |
| Expanded Capacity | None |
| Opening | Rolltop |
| Passport | No |
| Passthrough | No |
| Carry | |
| Backpack | Yes |
| Hip Belt | Yes |
| Sternum Strap | Yes |
| Inside | |
| Laptop | No |
| Main Compartments | 1 |
| Organizer | No |
| Outside | |
| Hard Shell | No |
| Rain-fly | No |
| Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Water Resistant | Yes |
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Material: DX 210d Ripstop Fabric |
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Fits the carry-on limits of 25 airlines
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