BURN DCF 38L | 2300 CI
The FKT/Thru-Hike Record Setter
WEIGHT: 16.5oz | 467 gm
CAPACITY: 38L | 2300 CI
LOAD RANGE: 18 – 25 lb | 8 – 12 kg
NOTE: DCF PACKS ARE NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TO ORDER.
DO NOT ORDER.
CHECK BACK IN FEB 2021.
THE DX 210d Versions of all our packs can be ordered in the Gray or Wasabi Green.
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.
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 three time Triple Crowner Lint Bunting.
Many small packs may look like the Burn. None have all the features, the awesome comfort and not the 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 “spec” packs weighing only a few ounces less and others weighing even more.
The Burn CF 38L is here to help you exceed your long distance and fast packing trail goals. Ultralight, ultra-strong, and optimized in every way to make you lighter and faster
“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 A.K.A. CUBEN FIBER) FEATURES
• DCF Burn is seam taped inside for better water resistance. Use of stuff sacks inside encouraged, but there is no need for an additional pack liner or rain cover. A tube of sealer is supplied to use on the outside seams, stitching and barracks to add to the durability and water resistance.
• 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 does not have a hydration port to maximize water resistance. The outside pockets or a pack lid are large enough to hold a water bladder.
• DCF version is the same size and constructed as the DX 210D Ripstop version.
• DCF (Dyneema® Composite Fabric A.K.A. Cuben Fiber) does not absorb water.
• We love the awesome Gray color!
• Many internal DCF reinforcements are bonded to the body in high stress areas. Other areas are over-taped for even more strength.
NOTE: Optional pictured hip belt pockets and shoulder strap pockets are available in Stealth Grey only. The size Small Pack Lids fits the Burn.
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.
• Hybrid Mesh/DX 210D Ripstop Side and Rear Pockets. Side pockets are all DX 210D Ripstop with a mesh drain corner. The lower 5″ of the mesh rear pocket is all DX 210D Ripstop with corner mesh drain areas. The tough DX 210D Ripstop strip prevents abrasion from sharp contents or butt sliding accidents. The open grid mesh is non-stretch and drains fast allowing contents to dry much quicker than tight mesh or solid fabric. DX 210D Ripstop elastic top sleeves for long term durability. Bungee top sleeves are double strand F -40 degree rated bungee cord.
• Large padded lightweight DX 210D Ripstop hip-belt wings with 1″ webbing and an ultra lightweight buckle. Optional removable Hip Pocket can be attached. Hip belt wings are separate from the shoulder strap. Easy to cut off if desired.
• Large, slanted side pockets are deep enough for a 2L Platypus or a taller 1L SmartWater bottle (pictured). Top bungee sleeves are also DX 210D Ripstop for long term durability vs. 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 lower priced (and higher priced!) 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.
• 12 bungee attachment web loops with 7 mm glide rings for multiple attachment points for load compression and gear lashing. A short loop of 3 mm line can be attached to the lower loops for trekking pole and ice ax attachment
• Removable Multi-position “Most Awesome Sternum Strap In The World” with Black Whistle-Lock Buckle 0.5 oz (not included in base pack weight)
INCLUDES
• 10″ of black 1/8″ bungee cord. Can be used for strapping gear on the outside or adding compression to the pack body.
• 2 mini cord clips and 3 cord locks
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.
If you would like a 1″ removable webbing hipbelt instead of the stock padded hipbelt wings, we can do that as custom non- returnable. Note for this CUSTOM option in the order comments.
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.