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These days, all around the world and on all different types of airlines, travellers are having to pay extra baggage fees – often because they didn’t realise that their bags were going to exceed the weight limit stated by that particular airline. So that moment of wonderful anticipation and excitement in the airport quickly descends into frustration and feelings of being hard done by. In these situations, using portable digital luggage scales before even setting off from the house could have been a big potential cost saver.
These types of luggage weighing scales basically work by hooking or strapping your bag to the scale. You then lift the bag via the scale and it digitally displays the weight of your bag. You then consult your airline’s terms and conditions regarding baggage weight limits and excess fees and adjust accordingly. It really is as simple as that. Moreover, as they are small and compact, there is little stopping you from taking the scales with you on your trip and using them prior to returning. This way you can ensure that you don’t buy too many souvenirs or other stuff that may tip you over the limit.
Balanzza Digital Luggage Scales
The Balanzza Mini Digital Luggage Scale and Ergo Digital Luggage Scale are two of the most popular on the market. The Mini costs around £16-20 and can lift up to 44kg or 100lbs. Moreover, it uses straps rather than a hook to connect to the bag, thus avoiding petty accidents. It markets itself as the smallest and lightest scale in the world being 12x4x3.1cm and weighing 0.1kg. So it’s certainly very easy to carry with you wherever you are going to.
The Ergo is an earlier model, being larger at 15.8×6.3.3.1cm and weighing 0.22kg. It can lift the same weight as the Mini. It also uses the strap rather than hook. This green or blue device is obviously a little bit more bulky than the Mini and arguably not as attractive, but it’s still a good option, especially if you can purchase it at a discount.
Salter Digital Luggage Scales
The Salter Luggage Scale 9500 in silver is also very popular. It can weigh up to 40kg and also uses a strap instead of hook system. It is a completely different design to the Balanazza model and is shaped liked a handle, making it very easy to pick up the bags. In fact it replicates lifting your bag by its handle. Again, it is small enough to take away with you should you desire. Its price seems to vary from around £14-23 online.
Other Brands
There are of course other manufacturers and brands available. Cheaper ones include Mercury, Unicom, Rolson and TripNeeds. Whilst they are all acceptable options, bear in mind that they may be a little bit heavier and bulkier than more expensive options. This is not an issue if you are leaving your scales at home, but may be something to consider if you are taking them with you.