{"id":799,"date":"2015-10-27T12:30:47","date_gmt":"2015-10-27T19:30:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/green-environmentally-friendly-products-travel-gear\/luggage-scales-can-a-luggage-scale-save-you-money-and-the-environment\/"},"modified":"2023-12-07T13:32:46","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T20:32:46","slug":"luggage-scales-luggage-scale-save-you-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/luggage-scales-luggage-scale-save-you-money\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Luggage Scales Reviews: Save Money and the Environment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Digital luggage scales reviews &#8211; Digital luggage scales seem to be all the rage these days.<\/p>\n<p>Well, at least that&#8217;s what the ads I&#8217;ve seen have led me to believe.<\/p>\n<p>And with the increased airline baggage fees for pretty much every single U.S. airline, and stricter weight policies &#8212; &#8220;You&#8217;re 3 pounds over, that&#8217;s going to cost you!&#8221; &#8212; perhaps it&#8217;s time to invest in a luggage scale.<\/p>\n<p>But is this just another electronic gadget to have to deal with?<\/p>\n<p>Is buying yet another thing helping to go green? Well, it depends&#8230;.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_buy_a_portable_luggage_scale\"><\/span>Why buy a portable luggage scale?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/luggage-scales-luggage-scale-save-you-money\/#Why_buy_a_portable_luggage_scale\" title=\"Why buy a portable luggage scale?\">Why buy a portable luggage scale?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/luggage-scales-luggage-scale-save-you-money\/#Luggage_scales_help_you_to_be_eco-friendly\" title=\"Luggage scales help you to be eco-friendly\">Luggage scales help you to be eco-friendly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/luggage-scales-luggage-scale-save-you-money\/#Other_times_a_luggage_scale_will_help\" title=\"Other times a luggage scale will help\">Other times a luggage scale will help<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/luggage-scales-luggage-scale-save-you-money\/#Digital_luggage_scales_reviews_of_the_best_luggage_scales\" title=\"Digital luggage scales reviews of the best luggage scales\">Digital luggage scales reviews of the best luggage scales<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/luggage-scales-luggage-scale-save-you-money\/#Balanzza_Digital_Luggage_Scale\" title=\"Balanzza Digital Luggage Scale\">Balanzza Digital Luggage Scale<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/luggage-scales-luggage-scale-save-you-money\/#Taylor_Digital_Luggage_Scales\" title=\"Taylor Digital Luggage Scales\">Taylor Digital Luggage Scales<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/luggage-scales-luggage-scale-save-you-money\/#EatSmart_Precision_Luggage_Scale\" title=\"EatSmart Precision Luggage Scale\">EatSmart Precision Luggage Scale<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/luggage-scales-luggage-scale-save-you-money\/#Here_are_some_things_I_liked_about_the_EatSmart_Precision_Luggage_Scale\" title=\"Here are some things I liked about the EatSmart Precision Luggage Scale:\">Here are some things I liked about the EatSmart Precision Luggage Scale:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/luggage-scales-luggage-scale-save-you-money\/#Luggage_scales_can_help_you_be_green\" title=\"Luggage scales can help you be green\">Luggage scales can help you be green<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/luggage-scales-luggage-scale-save-you-money\/#Closing_ideas_on_digital_luggage_scales_reviews\" title=\"Closing ideas on digital luggage scales reviews\">Closing ideas on digital luggage scales reviews<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/luggage-scales-luggage-scale-save-you-money\/#How_to_Not_Pay_Airline_Baggage_Fees\" title=\"How to Not Pay Airline Baggage Fees\">How to Not Pay Airline Baggage Fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/luggage-scales-luggage-scale-save-you-money\/#Book_with_an_Airline_that_Doesnt_Charge_Baggage_Fees\" title=\"Book with an Airline that Doesn&#8217;t Charge Baggage Fees\">Book with an Airline that Doesn&#8217;t Charge Baggage Fees<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Personally, on the occasions I&#8217;ve needed to weigh my luggage, I always used a bathroom scale.<\/p>\n<p>And I&#8217;ve never given any thought to buying a special suitcase scale since my bathroom scale works fine.<\/p>\n<p>However, when researching luggage scales and trying them in order to write these digital luggage scale reviews, I realized there are plenty of reasons why a portable luggage scale might be a good choice.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Luggage_scales_help_you_to_be_eco-friendly\"><\/span>Luggage scales help you to be eco-friendly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using a portable digital luggage scale can help you and\/or your family to plan and stay within packing limits.<\/p>\n<p>I know a family who travels with a family of five and doesn&#8217;t bring more than 70 pounds for the entire family.<\/p>\n<p>Just because I am allowed to pack and bring a 50 pound suitcase doesn&#8217;t mean I have to.<\/p>\n<p>So, having a scale like this can be helpful for the environment in that you can use it not to maximize what you can bring with you, but to minimize what you bring.<\/p>\n<p>When you pack and tote less stuff with you, it lessens your impact on the environment.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_times_a_luggage_scale_will_help\"><\/span>Other times a luggage scale will help<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re likely to have more stuff when returning home.<\/p>\n<p>If you are going somewhere (e.g. a trade show or winery tour) and are planning on bringing a lot more home with you, a portable luggage scale would making packing a lot easier.<\/p>\n<p>If you frequently pack bulky or heavy items.<\/p>\n<p>Knowing how much your belongings weigh in advance will definitely lessen your stress as you make your way to the airport.<\/p>\n<p>Photographers or others carrying a lot of equipment might benefit from a luggage scale.<\/p>\n<p>If you attend cruises, weddings, polar expeditions, or other events that require a lot of clothing options, it might be helpful to buy a portable luggage scale.<\/p>\n<p>When you travel abroad, they weigh your carry-on luggage.<\/p>\n<p>My backpack always weighs more than the 14 lbs they allow on international flights.<\/p>\n<p>My laptop with cord weighs about 6 pounds alone.<\/p>\n<p>Add a book and a camera and you\u2019re at your weight limit.<\/p>\n<p>So I can definitely see that if you are doing a lot of airline travel abroad a luggage scale would be incredibly useful.<\/p>\n<p>When you&#8217;re backpacking for an around the world trip and your packing list includes only 3 shirts, you probably don&#8217;t need a luggage scale.<\/p>\n<p>But if you are attending events several times a year, or are going on a big trip that require lots of changes of clothing, I can see how a luggage scale would be a good choice.<\/p>\n<p>And again, you can use these digital luggage scales reviews to help you pick one to minimize your packing not just maximize your packing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Digital_luggage_scales_reviews_of_the_best_luggage_scales\"><\/span>Digital luggage scales reviews of the best luggage scales<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After trying many different luggage scales, here are our top choices, in no particular order.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/luggagescale.jpg\" alt=\"Luggage Scales\" width=\"280\" height=\"280\"><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Balanzza_Digital_Luggage_Scale\"><\/span>Balanzza Digital Luggage Scale<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Balanzza ergonomic digital compact luggage scale is one of the best luggage scales.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s supposed to be an &#8220;ergonomic digital luggage scale&#8221; due to the design of the scale.<\/p>\n<p>It weighs luggage up to 100 pounds.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s small and compact.<\/p>\n<p>What I liked about it is that the scale itself is the grip.<\/p>\n<p>You lift the bag and can easily see the weight as you are lifting it.<\/p>\n<p>Their process is unlike others:<\/p>\n<p>You lift the bag with the scale, you wait for it to beep, and then you put it down.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also great for weighing other things such as packages you want to mail.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taylor_Digital_Luggage_Scales\"><\/span>Taylor Digital Luggage Scales<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We like the [easyazon_link keywords=&#8221;Taylor luggage scale&#8221; locale=&#8221;US&#8221; tag=&#8221;gogreentravel-20&#8243;]Taylor luggage scale[\/easyazon_link] as well.<\/p>\n<p>It was the least expensive of all the ones we tried &#8212; even the ones not listed in our digital luggage scale review &#8212; and ships from Amazon for free.<\/p>\n<p>What we love most about this scale is that it\u2019s accurate, light-weight and very easy to use.<\/p>\n<p>Even better?<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the only one <a href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/made-in-america-products-why-choose-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">made in the USA<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EatSmart_Precision_Luggage_Scale\"><\/span>EatSmart Precision Luggage Scale<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s name threw me for a minute.<\/p>\n<p>At first, I was thinking maybe I had ordered a food scale by accident.<\/p>\n<p>But it is a digital luggage scale that weighs luggage and other things up to 110 pounds.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here_are_some_things_I_liked_about_the_EatSmart_Precision_Luggage_Scale\"><\/span>Here are some things I liked about the EatSmart Precision Luggage Scale:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You could fit two hands on the handle making it easier to pick up really heavy items.<\/p>\n<p>I don\u2019t know about you, but I can\u2019t pick up a 75 pound bag one handed.<\/p>\n<p>The screen was easy to read.<\/p>\n<p>It was simple and clear and in large enough font size to read.<\/p>\n<p>It really was small.<\/p>\n<p>While they say it features a \u201ccompact design\u201d it is actually small enough and light enough to toss into your bag.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re in the market for a luggage scale, the EatSmart Precision Luggage Scale is a good bet.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Luggage_scales_can_help_you_be_green\"><\/span>Luggage scales can help you be green<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I think luggage scales are a good choice for people who will intentionally pack less because they see how many pounds they are packing.<\/p>\n<p>For people who won&#8217;t use them frequently or will pack more because of it, don&#8217;t waste your money and add electronics trash to the landfills.<\/p>\n<p>The environment benefits because you&#8217;ll be <a href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/ultimate-guide-to-packing-light-45-tips-to-lighten-your-load\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">packing light<\/a> and thus less fuel will be used when transporting your luggage.<\/p>\n<p>So for green travelers who are looking to constantly reduce their luggage weight, it would be a good purchase.<\/p>\n<p>Comparable to buying a Kill-A-Watt energy monitor.<\/p>\n<p>You will also be straining your body less.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, you have to lift and carry and pull and tote and manage everything you bring with you.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, if you&#8217;re looking for light weight luggage, make sure you check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/lightest-luggage-light-weight-luggage-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lightest luggage reviews<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Closing_ideas_on_digital_luggage_scales_reviews\"><\/span>Closing ideas on digital luggage scales reviews<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>My thought on luggage scales had always been that they probably aren\u2019t a complete necessity.<\/p>\n<p>In the United States if you are a good packer you can probably fit most of your items into a carry on size bag and make sure it all weighs less than 50 pounds.<\/p>\n<p>But when I consider the environment and how a digital luggage scale can encourage people to pack less, then I&#8217;m all for them.<\/p>\n<p>I would add a luggage scale to my round the world trip packing list.<\/p>\n<p>Using these digital luggage scales reviews can get you a quality product at a good price.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Not_Pay_Airline_Baggage_Fees\"><\/span>How to Not Pay Airline Baggage Fees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In a desperate attempt to cover their costs, airlines across the US are charging for something that was once included in your ticket price: checked luggage.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re flying overseas or regionally within the United States, airline baggage fees can add up quickly.<\/p>\n<p>These days, it&#8217;s common to pay $25 each way for just one checked bag.<\/p>\n<p>For a family of four, that&#8217;s $200 for a round-trip flight!<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, there are a few simple ways you learn how to not pay airline baggage fees.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_with_an_Airline_that_Doesnt_Charge_Baggage_Fees\"><\/span>Book with an Airline that Doesn&#8217;t Charge Baggage Fees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This may sound obvious, but when you&#8217;re comparing flights it&#8217;s tempting to go for what appears to be the <a title=\"cheapest option\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/find-cheap-airline-tickets-cheat-sheet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cheapest option<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But with airline tickets, things aren&#8217;t always what they seem, and there can be hidden fees.<\/p>\n<p>Before you book your flight, check the airline&#8217;s policy on checked luggage.<\/p>\n<p>When you factor in the luggage fees, sometimes you&#8217;ll pay less by opting to fly with an airline that offers free checked luggage, even if the ticket is more expensive.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, there are still a few airlines that don&#8217;t charge baggage fees.<\/p>\n<p>Southwest Airlines seems to be the holdout, and we love them for it!<\/p>\n<p>They still doesn&#8217;t charge for your first or second bag.<\/p>\n<p>Even though the fare was a little bit higher, my husband and I used them earlier this year when we knew we couldn&#8217;t get around having two pieces of checked luggage each.<\/p>\n<p>We saved over $100 each way by not paying fees for checking luggage.<\/p>\n<p>While passengers flying on JetBlue and WestJet used to be able to check one piece of luggage for free.<\/p>\n<p>Even when all the other airlines began charging &#8212; that is no longer the case.<\/p>\n<p>They are both charging now.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a good idea to <a title=\"packing light\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/ultimate-guide-to-packing-light-45-tips-to-lighten-your-load\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pack 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