jjdmom8 Posted September 3, 2018 #1 Share Posted September 3, 2018 we are flying home after our cruise in a few days.. We will have one bag to check at the airport and wondered if the ship has a scale that we could weigh our bag to make sure its below the 50 lb max? In the past we have had to move things over at the airport counter to get it right. THanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger0613 Posted September 3, 2018 #2 Share Posted September 3, 2018 There is usually a scale in the gym, but it might not be accurate when the ship is moving. It would still be good enough unless you are really close to the limit. I would suggest weighing the packed bag on the last port day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted September 3, 2018 #3 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Some stewards will have one but who knows how accurate it really is. Strangely we have noticed that coming home our stuff weighs more than going even if we do not buy any souvenirs. Thinking it is another one of lifes great mysteries:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted September 3, 2018 #4 Share Posted September 3, 2018 We always bring one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Luggage-Battery-Waterproof-Digital-Suitcases/dp/B071HXP9LZ/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&qid=1535999169&sr=8-19&keywords=luggage+scale easier than dragging all your luggage to the gym Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted September 3, 2018 #5 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Go to the gym weigh yourself. Then weigh yourself holding your luggage. Difference is the weight of your luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted September 3, 2018 #6 Share Posted September 3, 2018 how about putting your luggage on the scale, or spending $10 on a scale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted September 3, 2018 #7 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Go to gym. 50lb dumbell in one hand. Suitcase in other hand. Lift both. Which is heavier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty dingo Posted September 3, 2018 #8 Share Posted September 3, 2018 I can usually tell what 50 pounds feels like. My average suitcase is around 35, so 50 would be very noticeable. If you balance your weight evenly across all checked bags, there would be no point in rebalancing at the airport, right? Anything really heavy like books, etc. can always be put in your carryon too, provided it is not on the disallowed list from TSA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teknoge3k Posted September 3, 2018 #9 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Personally I would spend the $9 and buy a luggage scale. They're so much easier than trying to drag your luggage to an actual scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanner2 Posted September 3, 2018 #10 Share Posted September 3, 2018 (edited) Love the luggage with the built in scales in handle. They also sale hand scales. Edited September 3, 2018 by tanner2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcdancerkc Posted September 3, 2018 #11 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Yes We travel with the scale from amazon Lifesaver. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txmom11 Posted September 3, 2018 #12 Share Posted September 3, 2018 I cheat. My husband is an Amtrak conductor and used to lifting luggage. He is usually within a pound or two of the airport scales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenjer Posted September 4, 2018 #13 Share Posted September 4, 2018 If you have a TJ Maxx or Marshalls they have cheap and easy to use pack luggage scales. Its the best thing ever when you travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can'tWait2SetSail Posted September 4, 2018 #14 Share Posted September 4, 2018 We always bring one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Luggage-Battery-Waterproof-Digital-Suitcases/dp/B071HXP9LZ/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&qid=1535999169&sr=8-19&keywords=luggage+scale easier than dragging all your luggage to the gym I was going to suggest this as well. This is what we do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted September 4, 2018 #15 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Another vote for getting a hand scale. We carry one with us if we are flying. We just came back from Germany and were able to use the scale to make sure the weight was evenly divided between the bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjdmom8 Posted September 4, 2018 Author #16 Share Posted September 4, 2018 We always bring one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Luggage-Battery-Waterproof-Digital-Suitcases/dp/B071HXP9LZ/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&qid=1535999169&sr=8-19&keywords=luggage+scale easier than dragging all your luggage to the gym I did not know such things existed! I am ordering one now! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Wavey Posted September 4, 2018 #17 Share Posted September 4, 2018 We carry a hand scale now, but in every airport I have been to there are luggage scales in several spots across from the ticketing counters. Before our hand scale, that is where we would adjust our luggage weight on the way back home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandbob Posted September 4, 2018 #18 Share Posted September 4, 2018 I don't think my one piece of 21" luggage could hold 50 lbs of clothes. Heaviest I've ever toted onto a ship was 29 lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshower9 Posted September 4, 2018 #19 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Last cruise my husband dragged our suitcase up to the gym to weigh it. Now we have a luggage scale - so much easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinsly Posted September 4, 2018 #20 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Some stewards will have one but who knows how accurate it really is. Strangely we have noticed that coming home our stuff weighs more than going even if we do not buy any souvenirs. Thinking it is another one of lifes great mysteries:) I was always told that your dirty laundry is what makes it heavier. lol But who wants to wash clothing while on a cruise? Dont know if that is true or not, but it kinda makes sense to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooter042872 Posted September 4, 2018 #21 Share Posted September 4, 2018 we are flying home after our cruise in a few days.. We will have one bag to check at the airport and wondered if the ship has a scale that we could weigh our bag to make sure its below the 50 lb max? In the past we have had to move things over at the airport counter to get it right. THanks! Buy one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamartha Posted September 4, 2018 #22 Share Posted September 4, 2018 We carry one with us now but we've used the one in the gym more times than I can count! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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