Holiday travel tips: 'Very accurate' luggage scale is 'perfect' for avoiding overweight bags — it's on sale for $11

While everyone's holiday travel to-do list looks a little different, there are some simple things you can do to avoid any airport-related stress. First, you will want to optimize your carry-on bag — and if you want some tips, we suggest reading this flight attendant's packing recommendations.

Second, once your luggage is in order, you will want to ensure a comfortable plane ride, no matter the duration. Think footrests, pillows and eye masks.

Lastly, and arguably most importantly, be sure to avoid overweight luggage. How? Well, to confirm that your suitcase is under the 50 lbs/23 kg weight limit, you will need something like this Travel Inspira Luggage Scale from Amazon Canada. This small-but-mighty scale has racked up thousands of five-star reviews and is a bestseller on Amazon — and it's currently on sale for under $20. To see if you feel like joining the 5,000 Amazon shoppers who bought one in the past month, read on.

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Travel Inspira Luggage Scale

$11$18Save $7

This bestselling travel weight scale has a 110lb/50kg weight capacity.

$11 at Amazon

How does it work?

The Travel Inspira luggage scale features a backlit display and can weigh any suitcase up to 50 kg (110 lbs). It's straightforward and easy to use: The scale simply must be looped around the luggage handle and then lifted. Its lightweight and compact design also allows travellers to easily bring the scale on their trips.

It's a great gift idea for travellers, long-distance hikers or anyone who frequently ships packages.

What people are saying

This luggage scale boasts a 4.6-star rating from more than 9,300 customer reviews on Amazon Canada. Many shoppers note that the scale's small size and accurate reading are some of its best qualities.

It's a "great item to have" when travelling by plane, writes one shopper. It's "easy to use" and "very accurate."

The scale is a "handy and useful tool for travellers," echoes another. Plus, it's "very small," so it easily fits into your backpack or carry-on bag.

travel inspira

Travel Inspira Luggage Scale

$11$18Save $7

Reviewers say this "handy" luggage scale is "perfect" for travelling.

$11 at Amazon

A third Amazon shopper says there is "nothing to dislike" about the Travel Inspira luggage scale. It's "accurate, "compact," "affordable," and overall, "perfect" for travel.

While many reviewers agree that it's a "great little scale," some wish there was "another method" of using it other than pulling up your suitcase, as it can get "tricky" with larger bags.

Is it worth it?

For anyone who wants to avoid paying overweight luggage fees at the airport, this Travel Inspira Luggage Scale might be a great tool to ease any worries — especially at its current sale price.

However, some shoppers note it can be "tricky" to use if you have a larger suitcase, something to keep in mind when adding to your cart.

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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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