North St. Bags Pioneer 9 Hip Pack vs Pioneer Carry A4U Sling 2.0
The North St. Bags Pioneer 9 Hip Pack is 2.65L and 0.25kg0.6lb; the Pioneer Carry A4U Sling 2.0 is 2.5L and 0.23kg0.5lb. The Pioneer Carry A4U Sling 2.0 is 0.02kg0lb lighter. The North St. Bags Pioneer 9 Hip Pack costs $54 less. The North St. Bags Pioneer 9 Hip Pack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Pioneer Carry A4U Sling 2.0 fits 36; under the seat, 26 and 24 of 26.
| Spec | North St. Bags Pioneer 9 Hip Pack | Pioneer Carry A4U Sling 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $85Best | $139 |
| Volume | 2.65L | 2.5L |
| Weight | 0.25kg0.6lb | 0.23kg0.5lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 100%Best | 92% |
| Dimensions | 15×23×8cm6×9×3in | 20.3×31.8×8.9cm8×12.5×3.5in |
| Laptop | no laptop sleeve | n/a |
| Opening | main zip compartment, front zip pocket | n/a |
| 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 | Yes | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | n/a | 640D Baby Ballistic nylon shell, 3XD and 100% HD nylon twill lining |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | North St. Bags Pioneer 9 Hip Pack | Pioneer Carry A4U Sling 2.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cebu Pacific | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Vietjet 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.