Aer Tech Sling 3 vs Chrome Industries Kadet 9L Sling
The Aer Tech Sling 3 is 9L and 0.59kg1.3lb; the Chrome Industries Kadet 9L Sling is 9L and 0.65kg1.4lb. The Aer Tech Sling 3 is 0.06kg0.1lb lighter. The Chrome Industries Kadet 9L Sling costs $19 less. The Aer Tech Sling 3 fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Chrome Industries Kadet 9L Sling fits 36; under the seat, 22 and 10 of 26.
| Spec | Aer Tech Sling 3 | Chrome Industries Kadet 9L Sling |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $119 | $100Best |
| Volume | 9L | 9L |
| Weight | 0.59kg1.3lbBest | 0.65kg1.4lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 85%Best | 38% |
| Dimensions | 26×38×10cm10×15×4in | 19.7×41.9×8.9cm8×16.5×3.5in |
| Laptop | 14" | no laptop sleeve |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 1680D CORDURA ballistic nylon exterior (bluesign approved), 840D nylon face with weather-resistant coating, recycled nylon lining (bluesign approved), YKK zippers, Duraflex hardware | 1050D nylon, 1680D ballistic nylon with PU backing, 600D polyester, 150D recycled polyester liner |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Aer Tech Sling 3 | Chrome Industries Kadet 9L Sling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| AirAsia | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| KLM | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Lufthansa | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Ryanair | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| SAS | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Singapore Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Turkish Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| United Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Vueling | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| WestJet | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Wizz Air | 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.