I bought a "Burn" last year (size medium) and used it on my recent Via Dinarica hike.
I normally don't use a hip belt (long time "Go Lite Breeze" user), but decided to have it come through with a hip belt, figuring I'd cut it off if I didn't like it.
Originally thought I might use it to hold a pouch, but never did.
The hike was tough with very steep trails and bushwhacks (not always trail to follow, just a GPS track)
I started using the hip belt after a few weeks on some of the steeper sections and found that I liked the feeling.
I do use a sleeping pad for the cushion and that gives the pack some structure to perhaps distribute some weight.
I love the pack, although wish I would've bought the size large.
Mostly because I believe it is too narrow for putting things in.
I did max it out, but on that trail, a big, propane stove is needed (old style "Bluet") as that is the ONLY fuel available.
No alcohol, no screw on propane canisters, but readily available old style "puncture" bluet GAZ canisters everywhere.
So, my stove took up a lot of room in the pack and i had it maxed out a lot. (when carrying more than 4 days food)
Also, we had to carry a lot of water as there is no guidebook and water sources are often locked up on that trail.
So, my side pockets were always filled with water bottles (something I would never do on USA hikes except perhaps a few sections of CDT and southern PCT)
Anyway, like I said, the pack is great, held up well, even though I had to put close to 25 lbs in it once or twice.
A few Europeans commented that they liked the green color too.
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