BURN DCF 38L | 2300 CI
The FKT/Thru-Hike Record Setter
WEIGHT: 16oz | 403 gm
CAPACITY: 38L | 2300 CI
LOAD RANGE: 18 – 25 lb | 8 – 12 kg
The Burn CF is the DCF (Dyneema® Composite Fabric A.K.A. Cuben Fiber) twin of the Burn 38L | 2300 CI, Burn’s have been used by many FKT (fastest know time) record setting thru-hikers including Triple Crowners.
2022 Design Change: Stronger and more abrasion resistant. The rear main pocket is now solid matching fabric with lower corner drain mesh like the side pockets. Not shown in current pictures.
Many small packs may look like the Burn. None have all the features, the awesome comfort and not the design and construction detail. Wide and thick shoulder straps, padded hipbelt wings and multiple small details including over 50 bartacks set it apart from stripped down packs.
The Burn CF 38L is here to help you exceed your long distance and fast packing trail goals. Ultralight, strong, and optimized in every way to make you lighter and faster.
SIZE NOTE: MED and LG Burns have have wide 3″ shoulder straps and full size padded hip belt wings- 29″ minimum girth. Small Burns have 2.75″ straps and slightly smaller fully padded hip belt wings. 27″ minimum girth.
“Double thumbs up. Since 2010, I have owned two Burns. Each has at least 8,000 miles on it. I’ve yet to have any tears to the body of either pack.” – CAM HONAN
“The Burn really is an exceptionally well thought out, well made, bomber little pack. And as with all MLD products, the quality and attention to detail is second to none and a strong reminder why MLD is at the top of cottage manufactured ultralight gear. – UL Gear Blog
DCF (DYNEEMA® COMPOSITE FABRIC) FEATURES
• DCF Burn is seam taped inside for better water resistance. A tube of sealer is supplied to use on the outside seams, stitching and barracks to add to the durability and water resistance. NOTE: It is not a full dry bag and not submersible.
• Roll top design secures into the integrated side compression straps. This helps stabilize the load significantly vs only a single over the top strap.
• Over The Top adjustable Y strap secures and stabilize loads and provides a secure strapping system to attach items on top of the pack.
• DCF version is the same size and constructed as the DX 210D Ripstop version.
• DCF does not absorb water.
• Many internal DCF reinforcements are bonded to the body in high stress areas. Other areas are over-taped for even more strength.
DCF BURN DESIGN FEATURES
• Curved Side Panels: A slight curve from the waist to the shoulders move the load closer to the upper back for more comfort. This creates a slightly larger main compartment higher in the pack that aids load control and natural hip rotation by moving the heavier gear up to reduces shoulder stress.
• S-shaped unisex comfort shoulder straps are 3″ wide X 0.8″ thick. SuperWick mesh lined with full-length highest quality 1/2″ EVA foam padding. Our shoulder straps are thicker and wider than other lightweight packs. Full length daisy chain accepts Shoulder Strap Pouches and add durability and strength. See SPECS Tab for more info.
• Large padded lightweight DX 210D Ripstop hip-belt wings with 1″ webbing and an ultra lightweight buckle. Optional removable Hip Pockets can be attached. Hip belt wings are separate from the shoulder strap. Easy to cut off if no hipbelt desired.
• Large, slanted side pockets are deep enough for a 2L Platypus or a taller 1.5L SmartWater bottle. Top bungee sleeves are DX 210D Ripstop for long term durability cheaper style wrapped tops of uncovered elastic bands. Pocket adjusts by pulling the bungee closed through the cord lock. Double Bungee cord is 1/8″ thick 40 below rated. Many packs simply bind over the top of the raw mesh with regular garment type elastic that loses it’s stretch in a few years and does not do well in deep cold weather.
• 8 bungee attachment web loops with 7mm glide rings for load compression and gear lashing.
INCLUDES
• 10″ of black 1/8″ bungee cord. Can be used for strapping gear on the outside or adding compression to the pack body. (Not included in base pack weight)
• 2 mini cord clips and 3 cord locks (Not included in base pack weight)
• “Most Awesome Sternum Strap In The World” with Black Whistle-Lock Buckle 0.5 oz (Not included in base pack weight)
STRIPPED BURN:
The Burn can be stripped down to about 12oz using only a pair of scissors.
1: Cut off the hip belt wings. -2oz
2: Cut off the side compression straps. -.5oz
3: Cut off extra length from webbing straps. -.5oz
4: Convert the over the top Y strap to a single strap.-.5oz
5: Cut off multiple small bungee straps points. -.25oz
6: Cut off extra buckles. -.25
See our video on timing down the Burn.
Ian Flannery (verified owner) –
Just received the DCF Burn to replace my original Burn that I have enjoyed using for the past few years. There was nothing wrong with the original with the exception of a tiny hole in the mesh in large front pouch. It was extremely comfortable to use. Wether it is a day hike or 7 day backpacking trip in the UK you’re going to get rain and lots of it at times. I have used pack liners and pack covers but they don’t do it for me. Having had experience of DCF before I was delighted to find that Ron had decided to introduce the range in DCF.
Do I like it? No, I love it! It’s even better than the original thanks to the subtle changes to top fastening, side straps, wider shoulder straps etc. – it’s brilliant. Carries the same, same build, just as comfy but without having to worry about the weather. Many thanks to Ron and the team at MLD.
gtrob (verified owner) –
Have had mine for a year now and used it on multiple trips. It’s great. Comfortable straps, great design, flexible. I’m glad I spent the extra on DCF. I just throw stuff in and don’t worry about it getting wet. I’d buy it again.
David Harris (verified owner) –
I’ve been gradually reducing my base weight and the Burn was the final piece of that process. Just got back from San Jacinto Mtn. with a base weight of 12 lbs including a bear canister. It took me a few repacks to get the canister situated since this was my first time with this type of pack and it was extremely comfortable. The hip belt and shoulder straps were perfect for my type of load and easily could have supported 25 lbs. this is the pack i’ll Use for a long time to come. And I like the convenience of the side pockets and the big mesh pocket. There is nothing I would change!
As for customer service- it was excellent! Ron answered my email within an hour and he set up a priority express mail delivery so I could use the pack on an upcoming trip.
I recommend MLD products to my friends who are on a similar UL journey.