Useful travel gadget saves embarrassing re-packing at the airport, accurate and works well, but requires a bit of strength to lift and hold your baggage in the air.

I've traveled for years, and I'm one of those well-prepared folks who weighs their bags before going to the airport.  But on my return, unless there's a bathroom scale in the hotel (and I'm not running too late), I usually end up having to guess.  Since 2nd bag and overweight bag fees are so high these days, it's important to know your luggage is under the airline's limit.

I'd been wanting one of these portable luggage scales for a while, and finally had a chance to try this one out, and used it on a recent trip to Las Vegas.  I found it more accurate than my home method (bathroom scale), and the numbers matched up closely to the airline scales.  It's small and seems sturdy, so easy enough to slip it into a suitcase to take with you after weighing the bag.  My only complaint with the unit is that it's a bit difficult to hold a large bag up in the air in front of you such that you can still read the display- it takes a couple of seconds (or longer if the bag is moving) for the scale to finalize the weight of the bag-- which can feel like a long time when the suitcase weighs 50lbs. I had to use two hands on the scale to support that 50-pounder (which was a bit awkward).

The unit looks solid and well-made.  Recommended.