Travel

Why a Luggage Scale Is Worth Packing

A handheld luggage scale answers a question that is otherwise surprisingly awkward to resolve in a hotel room: whether your packed bag is still under the airline’s weight limit. It is especially useful on the return trip, after souvenirs and purchases have changed what is in the suitcase.

The scale does not need many features. A comfortable handle, a secure strap, and a display you can read while holding the bag off the floor are the parts that matter.