Bellroy Venture Sling 6L vs The North Face Borealis Sling
The Bellroy Venture Sling 6L is 6L and 0.34kg0.7lb; the The North Face Borealis Sling is 6L and 0.3kg0.7lb. The The North Face Borealis Sling is 0.04kg0.1lb lighter. The Bellroy Venture Sling 6L fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the The North Face Borealis Sling fits 36; under the seat, 24 and 23 of 26.
| Spec | Bellroy Venture Sling 6L | The North Face Borealis Sling |
|---|---|---|
| Price | n/a | $65 |
| Volume | 6L | 6L |
| Weight | 0.34kg0.7lb | 0.3kg0.7lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 92%Best | 88% |
| Dimensions | 22×30×10cm8.5×12×4in | 33×18.5×12cm13×7.5×4.5in |
| Laptop | no laptop sleeve | n/a |
| Compartments | n/a | 1 |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 1 |
| Opening | zipper opens from each end for ultra wide access | zippered main compartment |
| Warranty | 6 years | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | Removable | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | Baida Nylon (70% recycled nylon, 10% recycled polyester) | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with PU coating and fluorine-free DWR |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Bellroy Venture Sling 6L | The North Face Borealis Sling |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.