Grams28 194 Mellow Sling vs NIID R1 Radiant Hybrid Sling 7.5L
The Grams28 194 Mellow Sling is 8.1L and 0.75kg1.7lb; the NIID R1 Radiant Hybrid Sling 7.5L is 7.5L and 0.73kg1.6lb. The NIID R1 Radiant Hybrid Sling 7.5L is 0.02kg0lb lighter. The NIID R1 Radiant Hybrid Sling 7.5L costs $229.01 less. The Grams28 194 Mellow Sling fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the NIID R1 Radiant Hybrid Sling 7.5L fits 36; under the seat, 21 and 10 of 26.
| Spec | Grams28 194 Mellow Sling | NIID R1 Radiant Hybrid Sling 7.5L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $369 | $139.99Best |
| Volume | 8.1L | 7.5L |
| Expands to | n/a | 10L |
| Weight | 0.75kg1.7lb | 0.73kg1.6lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 81%Best | 38% |
| Dimensions | 19×35.5×12cm7.5×14×4.5in | 30×41×13cm12×16×5in |
| Laptop | no laptop sleeve | 14" |
| Opening | magnetic top closure | Magnetic flip cover |
| 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 | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | Removable | No |
| Material | Italian pebbled bovine leather from Gruppo Mastrotto, environment certified tanning | 100% Eco-Polyester, water repellent, YKK RC zippers |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Grams28 194 Mellow Sling | NIID R1 Radiant Hybrid Sling 7.5L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France | 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 |
| Turkish Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| United Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Vueling | 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.