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Avoid overweight luggage fees with one of the best travel hacks around: luggage scales.

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Luckily, there is an easy (and affordable) solution to this problem: a luggage scale.

Here are the six best luggage scales we tested that will give travelers peace of mind when packing.

The backlit screen could be a bit brighter.

Travel Inspira Digital Luggage Scale

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We also like that the screen holds the final weight so you have time to read the number.

Its compact and doesnt have the best grip.

It doesnt have a non-slip grip like other scales we tested.

A person weighs their luggage using the Travel Inspira Digital Luggage Scale

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In testing, senior editor Jasmine Grant loved how intuitive the scale is to use with the no-frills design.

The metal hook could be a bit bigger to accommodate large luggage handles.

The loop doesnt have a clip, which makes it difficult to attach luggage.

A person weighs their luggage using the Travel Inspira Digital Luggage Scale

The beauty of this motion-powered rig is that you wont have to worry about batteries dying when youre traveling.

Its a bit larger and heavier than digital scales.

Most digital scales have the ability to tare if youre looking to do some specific weight measurements.

A person weighs their luggage using the Travel Inspira Digital Luggage Scale

A bathroom scale can work to measure luggage at home.

Most luggage scales are accurate, especially when purchasing a reputable product.

This will prevent your bag from being too heavy when you reach the airport.

A person weighs a kettlebell using the Travel Inspira Digital Luggage Scale

A person adjusts the display on the Travel Inspira Digital Luggage Scale

A person weighs their luggage using the Travel Inspira Digital Luggage Scale

A person weighs their luggage using the Travel Inspira Digital Luggage Scale

A person weighs their luggage using the Travel Inspira Digital Luggage Scale

A person weighs a kettlebell using the Travel Inspira Digital Luggage Scale

A person adjusts the display on the Travel Inspira Digital Luggage Scale

Etekcity Digital Luggage Scale

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A person weighs their luggage using the Etekcity Luggage Scale

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A person attaches the Etekcity Luggage Scale to the side handle on their luggage

A person lifts a kettlebell using the Etekcity Luggage Scale

A person measures a kettlebell using the Etekcity Luggage Scale

A person weighs their luggage using the Etekcity Luggage Scale

A person attaches the Etekcity Luggage Scale to the side handle on their luggage

A person lifts a kettlebell using the Etekcity Luggage Scale

A person measures a kettlebell using the Etekcity Luggage Scale

Dr. Meter 110 lb Luggage Scale

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A person reads the weight of a kettlebell on the Dr. Meter 110 lb Luggage Scale

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A person tests the Dr. Meter 110 lb Luggage Scale by weighing a kettlebell

A person reads the weight of their luggage while using the Dr. Meter 110 lb Luggage Scale

A person uses the Dr. Meter 110 lb Luggage Scale to measure a large rolling suitcase

A person reads the weight of a kettlebell on the Dr. Meter 110 lb Luggage Scale

A person tests the Dr. Meter 110 lb Luggage Scale by weighing a kettlebell

A person reads the weight of their luggage while using the Dr. Meter 110 lb Luggage Scale

A person uses the Dr. Meter 110 lb Luggage Scale to measure a large rolling suitcase

Kingon Digital Hanging Luggage Scale

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A person uses the Kingon Digital Hanging Luggage Scale to weigh their luggage

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A person uses the Kingon Digital Hanging Luggage Scale to weigh a kettlebell

A person weighs their luggage using the Kingon Digital Hanging Luggage Scale

A person measures their suitcase using the Kingon Digital Hanging Luggage Scale

A person uses the Kingon Digital Hanging Luggage Scale to weigh their luggage

A person uses the Kingon Digital Hanging Luggage Scale to weigh a kettlebell

A person weighs their luggage using the Kingon Digital Hanging Luggage Scale

A person measures their suitcase using the Kingon Digital Hanging Luggage Scale

Ozeri Twist-and-Go Kinetic Kitchen and Luggage Scale

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A person views the digital display on the Ozeri Twist-and-Go Kinetic Kitchen and Luggage Scale while weighing a kettlebell

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A person weighs their luggage using the Ozeri Twist-and-Go Kinetic Kitchen and Luggage Scale

A person weighs a kettlebell using the Ozeri Twist-and-Go Kinetic Kitchen and Luggage Scale

A person uses the Ozeri Twist-and-Go Kinetic Kitchen and Luggage Scale to weigh their luggage

A person views the digital display on the Ozeri Twist-and-Go Kinetic Kitchen and Luggage Scale while weighing a kettlebell

A person weighs their luggage using the Ozeri Twist-and-Go Kinetic Kitchen and Luggage Scale

A person weighs a kettlebell using the Ozeri Twist-and-Go Kinetic Kitchen and Luggage Scale

A person uses the Ozeri Twist-and-Go Kinetic Kitchen and Luggage Scale to weigh their luggage

Samsonite Manual Luggage Scale

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A person adjusts the Samsonite Manual Luggage Scale

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A person shows the back of the Samsonite Manual Luggage Scale

A person uses the Samsonite Manual Luggage Scale to weigh a kettlebell

A person uses the Samsonite Manual Luggage Scale to weigh their luggage

A person weighs luggage using the Samsonite Manual Luggage Scale

A person adjusts the Samsonite Manual Luggage Scale

A person shows the back of the Samsonite Manual Luggage Scale

A person uses the Samsonite Manual Luggage Scale to weigh a kettlebell

A person uses the Samsonite Manual Luggage Scale to weigh their luggage

A person weighs luggage using the Samsonite Manual Luggage Scale

A hand weighs luggage using the TUMI Electronic Luggage Scale

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A person adjusts the display on the Travel Inspira Digital Luggage Scale

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A person measures their suitcase using the Kingon Digital Hanging Luggage Scale

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