Aer Day Sling 4 Max vs Black Ember Grip-Sling 06
The Aer Day Sling 4 Max is 6L and 0.5kg1.1lb; the Black Ember Grip-Sling 06 is 6L and 0.45kg1lb. The Black Ember Grip-Sling 06 is 0.05kg0.1lb lighter. The Aer Day Sling 4 Max costs $40 less. The Aer Day Sling 4 Max fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Black Ember Grip-Sling 06 fits 36; under the seat, 24 and 23 of 26.
| Spec | Aer Day Sling 4 Max | Black Ember Grip-Sling 06 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $95Best | $135 |
| Volume | 6L | 6L |
| Weight | 0.5kg1.1lb | 0.45kg1lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 92%Best | 88% |
| Dimensions | 21.5×30.5×10cm8.5×12×4in | 31×17×12cm12×6.5×4.5in |
| Laptop | 11" | no laptop sleeve |
| Opening | Main compartment opens wide | main zip, fast access pocket |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | Yes |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 1680D CORDURA ballistic nylon exterior (bluesign approved), lightweight ripstop nylon interior (bluesign approved), YKK zippers, Duraflex hardware | EmberTex PFAS-free 1220x600D nylon 6 with bonded laser-cut Hypalon panels, 200D ripstop nylon lining, YKK Aquaguard zippers, T6 anodized aluminum hardware |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Aer Day Sling 4 Max | Black Ember Grip-Sling 06 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirAsia | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Cebu Pacific | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Singapore Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.