Originally Posted by
putongo
One way to use a body weight scale to weigh luggage:
1) Get on scale with luggage; write down weight
2) Get on scale without luggage; write down weight
3) Subtract data gathered in step 2 from step 1 = bag weight
My bathroom scale measures to the nearest .5 lb so I did the steps above....
1) 219.0
2) 209.5
3) 9.5 lbs
Again, I'm not sure how accurate this was with my scale, but that's what I got. I also included the fold-out garment bag, but no outer strap handle for carrying a spare bag. To me, it feels really light as is (I can't tell the difference between this bag an a 7 lb bag), and I've never have any problems lifting it into the overhead bins when it's full of my clothes and accessories. I haven't weighed that, but I will later this week when I pack it up again to fly out (winter clothes will weigh more than my summer clothes).