Black Ember Grip-Sling 09 vs WANDRD ROGUE 9L Sling
The Black Ember Grip-Sling 09 is 9L and 0.7kg1.5lb; the WANDRD ROGUE 9L Sling is 9L and 0.8kg1.8lb. The Black Ember Grip-Sling 09 is 0.1kg0.2lb lighter. The Black Ember Grip-Sling 09 costs $24 less. The Black Ember Grip-Sling 09 fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the WANDRD ROGUE 9L Sling fits 36; under the seat, 22 and 15 of 26.
| Spec | Black Ember Grip-Sling 09 | WANDRD ROGUE 9L Sling |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $155Best | $179 |
| Volume | 9L | 9L |
| Weight | 0.7kg1.5lbBest | 0.8kg1.8lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 85%Best | 58% |
| Dimensions | 25×33×13cm10×13×5in | 21.6×36.8×15.2cm8.5×14.5×6in |
| Laptop | no laptop sleeve | no laptop sleeve |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 1 |
| Opening | main zip, fast access and quick access pockets | Full zip opening |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 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 | Yes | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | Insert sold separately | Yes |
| Material | EmberTex PFAS-free 1220x600D nylon 6 with bonded laser-cut Hypalon panels, 200D ripstop nylon lining, YKK Aquaguard zippers, T6 anodized aluminum hardware | Tarpaulin, ballistic nylon, elastic mesh, Airmesh, YKK zippers, P200D liner |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Black Ember Grip-Sling 09 | WANDRD ROGUE 9L Sling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Air France | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| KLM | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Lufthansa | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| SAS | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Turkish Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| WestJet | 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.