Luggage scales for travelers

All over the world, tourists use air and rail transport to travel comfortably over long distances. They relax, go sightseeing and, of course, buy memorable gifts for family and friends. What are luggage scales for travelers?

What are electronic luggage scales for?

Walking through local markets and shops, you want to pick up more exotic souvenirs. But it is not stinginess that stops you from excessive waste. And the rules for cargo transportation on trains and planes. Where it is clearly stated how much weight a passenger can carry with them for free. You can avoid a situation where you urgently have to transfer things from luggage to hand luggage or pay extra for extra pounds.

Created to help travelers, the mechanical steelyard was replaced by electronic scales: compact, accurate and beautiful. They will tell you about a possible problem even at the stage of packing things. And they will save time and nerves at the airport and train station.

How do they work

The scales operate on batteries. There are from one to three buttons on the case, which are easy to understand. The display can be configured to show numbers in kilograms, grams, pounds and ounces. To weigh, we attach the device to the luggage with a hook or thread the strap through the handle and snap into the carabiner.We press the button to turn it on, wait for the zeros to appear and raise it. After one or two seconds the mass is recorded.

REMEMBER! Luggage scales have an error. From ten to one hundred grams. Please check in the description.

What can you weigh with these scales?

Where else are pocket yardsticks used? Buyers at markets, summer residents during harvesting and conservation, fishermen for hanging their catch. Any load within the acceptable range. The maximum weight limit is indicated on the body.

ATTENTION! Electronic scales operate reliably at above-zero temperatures. During the cold season, take measurements indoors.

What are the types

A variety of models allows you to choose a modern steelyard to suit every taste. In addition to the main purpose of measuring weight, many devices have optional but useful functions.

The main parameters differ:

• Load capacity up to 25, 35, 40, 44, 50 kg.
• Measurement accuracy (error) 10, 50, 100 grams.
• Compact: length 6-16 cm, weight up to 150 grams.
• Device for securing cargo: hook or fabric loop-belt with carabiner clasp.
• Power source: AA, AAA, CR2032 batteries, built-in battery.

• Shutdown automatic, manual.
• Country of origin: China, Germany, Poland, Australia, Russia.
• Warranty 1-3 years.

In addition, companies produce luggage scales that vary in color, body material (metal, plastic), style - business or with a perky smiley face and with additional features.

For the convenience of users, the following have been created:

• Setting units of measurement.
• Overload indication.
• Weight fixation.
• Battery life indicator.
• Display backlight that adapts to lighting conditions.

• Clock, alarm clock.
• Thermometer.
• Calculator.
• Flashlight.
• Roulette.

• Compensation for containers.
• USB port, external battery.
• Case.

Of course, all these parameters are not present in one device. Otherwise, there would be fewer options to choose from.

How to choose a scale

Even if you have very little time, do not take the first thing that comes to hand. A well-chosen item will last for several years. Perhaps more than homemade ones.

Consider the weight capacity of your scale. Check whether it will be comfortable to hold the steelyard in your hand and lift weights. Look at the display screen. How clearly the numbers are visible. Irritating or liking the backlight, the sound signal for turning on. Try how easy it is to replace the battery. Sometimes little things like a stuck lid or a stuck battery drive you crazy.

IMPORTANT! Keep a spare battery or two in your bag for replacements.

Perhaps you plan to use electronic scales not only while traveling, but also at home, in the kitchen. Then, you should take a device with a small error for more accurate measurements.

If you travel a lot and will use luggage scales for its main purpose. Please read the description of additional features carefully. Often fancy fancy *utilities* are never used by the owner of the device. Choose those that will really help you on the road.

Pay attention to the external data of electronic scales. Agree, it’s nice when all things correspond to the general style.