Recommendations for portable Luggage Scales?

[RSD]

Knowing that I was going to be pushing the weight limits for the journey home I bought two different sets of portable luggage scales with me - just in case. Unfortunately one of them refuses to turn on, and the other fell apart!

Does anyone have any recommendations for decent portable luggage scales?

 

[Fungus]

Knowing that I was going to be pushing the weight limits for the journey home I bought two different sets of portable luggage scales with me - just in case. Unfortunately one of them refuses to turn on, and the other fell apart!

Does anyone have any recommendations for decent portable luggage scales?

My old one died in Jan after >10yrs, and after considerable research, as I would’ve preferred a replacement with a hook like my last one had, but couldn’t find any that seemed acceptable, I went with these…

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They seem to be robust enough and working so far, but I’ve only used them a few times…

 

[XWu]

Kmart’s Anko brand. Cheap $9 (when I bought it 4 years ago, still working) but reliable. Uses strap no hook. The strap can even wrap around poles I have to bring back (don’t ask why) to weigh it. Kg, g and lb measurements
I take my allowance minus 1kg. Usually spot on. Never seen my luggage go over at the dodgy scales at the airport.
Bought a few spares as Kmart seemed to like to change product lineup even if it’s successful, but it’s still available
Max weight limit is 50kg, so unless you’re travelling to the US where they count by number of suitcases rather than total weight, it easily suits the needs of most travellers. If your suitcase is carrying more than 30kg, chances are the luggage handles will first fall off before it hurts this gadget

 

[kevrosmith]

I bought Travelon scales many years ago. When I was looking then my research found they were the lightest and most compact scales that I could find at that time. I couldn’t understand why some were so bulky and big when I was trying to minimise weight.

Travelon Luggage Scale Review - Luggage Council

Is the Travelon Luggage Scale right for your travel needs? Read our review to find out.

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This might be a newer model at Bagworld

Travelon Travel Accessories MüV Digital Luggage Scale Black 12775

Save money on overweight bags with this compact digital scale. Conveniently goes from lb to kg with the press of a button. Weighs bags up to 50kg. Main features of the Travelon MüV Digital Luggage Scale include: Save on overweight luggage fees Compact, portable and lightweight Weighs...

www.bagworld.com.au

 

[RSD]

My old one died in Jan after >10yrs, and after considerable research, as I would’ve preferred a replacement with a hook like my last one had, but couldn’t find any that seemed acceptable, I went with these…

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They seem to be robust enough and working so far, but I’ve only used them a few times…

Many thanks - I will try to find a set here in China - will probably different branding but even if I can't read the branding they should do what I want them to - enough to get me home without too many excess baggage charges at least!

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Kmart’s Anko brand. Cheap $9 (when I bought it 4 years ago, still working) but reliable. Uses strap no hook. The strap can even wrap around poles I have to bring back (don’t ask why) to weigh it. Kg, g and lb measurements
I take my allowance minus 1kg. Usually spot on. Never seen my luggage go over at the dodgy scales at the airport.
Bought a few spares as Kmart seemed to like to change product lineup even if it’s successful, but it’s still available
Max weight limit is 50kg, so unless you’re travelling to the US where they count by number of suitcases rather than total weight, it easily suits the needs of most travellers. If your suitcase is carrying more than 30kg, chances are the luggage handles will first fall off before it hurts this gadget

Unfortunately those were the ones that fell apart on me - the tackle all fell completely out of the body when I went to use them - the metal shaft has a thread on it and I am guessing that the thing I can hear rattling around in there is the nut that is supposed to be holding the shaft in.

 

[RSD]

I bought Travelon scales many years ago. When I was looking then my research found they were the lightest and most compact scales that I could find at that time. I couldn’t understand why some were so bulky and big when I was trying to minimise weight.

Travelon Luggage Scale Review - Luggage Council

Is the Travelon Luggage Scale right for your travel needs? Read our review to find out.

luggagecouncil.com

This might be a newer model at Bagworld

Travelon Travel Accessories MüV Digital Luggage Scale Black 12775

Save money on overweight bags with this compact digital scale. Conveniently goes from lb to kg with the press of a button. Weighs bags up to 50kg. Main features of the Travelon MüV Digital Luggage Scale include: Save on overweight luggage fees Compact, portable and lightweight Weighs...

www.bagworld.com.au

I will try to hunt for them too - hopefully I can find something here!

 

[XWu]

Many thanks - I will try to find a set here in China - will probably different branding but even if I can't read the branding they should do what I want them to - enough to get me home without too many excess baggage charges at least!

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Unfortunately those were the ones that fell apart on me - the tackle all fell completely out of the body when I went to use them - the metal shaft has a thread on it and I am guessing that the thing I can hear rattling around in there is the nut that is supposed to be holding the shaft in.

Sorry to hear. I thought they were fairly solid and some of my suitcases had weighed as much as 27kg so was quite happy it lasted this long. I suppose YMMV or that Kmart may have switch suppliers, surprised it cost the same despite inflation in other stuff

 

[RSD]

Sorry to hear. I thought they were fairly solid and some of my suitcases had weighed as much as 27kg so was quite happy it lasted this long. I suppose YMMV or that Kmart may have switch suppliers, surprised it cost the same despite inflation in other stuff

Could of just been something as simple as a bad day at the factory - that then created a bad day for me!