Whether you’re preparing for departure or packing for your return after a shopping spree or collecting souvenirs, a luggage scale is a must-have for frequent flyers.
A luggage scale is important because it allows you to avoid costly airline overweight baggage fees, saves time and stress at the airport by preventing last-minute repacking, and provides the convenience of knowing your baggage weight before travel. By using one, you can ensure your luggage stays within airline limits, making for a smoother and more affordable travel experience.
Here is an Amazon Link to a highly-rated, compact luggage scale from Etekcity that is designed to fit easily in your bag or pocket. We have used this scale for many years and have found it to be highly reliable and accurate.
Electronic luggage scales offer higher accuracy, clear digital readouts, and features like multiple units of measurement, while analog scales rely on springs and a needle, sometimes providing less precise or harder-to-read results. (Note: Electronic scales are generally more accurate than their analog counterparts due to the use of strain gauges and microchips for precise readings.) But the biggest potential downside to electronic scales is they require batteries which can die or corrode. You may choose to either carry extra batteries or use a analog luggage scale such as the Samsonite 77778-1041 which also features a tape measure (Amazon Link).
