Bedouin Foundry Balian Wax vs NIID R0 Plus Sling 3.5L
The Bedouin Foundry Balian Wax is 4.5L and 0.75kg1.7lb; the NIID R0 Plus Sling 3.5L is 3.5L and 0.75kg1.7lb. They weigh the same. The Bedouin Foundry Balian Wax fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the NIID R0 Plus Sling 3.5L fits 36; under the seat, 23 and 10 of 26.
| Spec | Bedouin Foundry Balian Wax | NIID R0 Plus Sling 3.5L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | n/a | $79.99 |
| Volume | 4.5L | 3.5L |
| Weight | 0.75kg1.7lb | 0.75kg1.7lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 88%Best | 38% |
| Dimensions | 22×35×7cm8.5×14×3in | 22×43×7cm8.5×17×3in |
| Laptop | no laptop sleeve | n/a |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 1 |
| Opening | YKK Aquaguard zip main compartment under a storm flap | n/a |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 1 year |
| 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 | Yes | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 12 oz waxed canvas from Halley Stevensons (Dundee), Italian vegetable tanned leather, printed cotton drill lining, YKK Aquaguard zipper | Polyester Fabric |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Bedouin Foundry Balian Wax | NIID R0 Plus Sling 3.5L |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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.