Step 8 of 9 · Pack a Suitcase for a Week in a Carry-On
Weigh the bag before leaving the house
Weigh the bag before leaving the house — step 8 of 9 in Pack a Suitcase for a Week in a Carry-On. Clip a digital luggage scale to the handle and lift the suitcase. Most airlines allow 7–10 kg for carry-on, though some budget carriers cap…
Free everyday life tip: Weigh the bag before leaving the house (step 8 of 9 from "Pack a Suitcase for a Week in a Carry-On").
Clip a digital luggage scale to the handle and lift the suitcase. Most airlines allow 7–10 kg for carry-on, though some budget carriers cap at 7 kg. If your bag is over the limit, remove the heaviest non-essential item — usually a 'just in case' jacket or a third pair of shoes you will not actually wear.
Weighing at home gives you the chance to redistribute. Move heavy items (laptop, battery pack) to your personal item or jacket pockets for the walk through the gate. Once on board, everything goes back in the overhead bin. This is not cheating — airlines weigh the carry-on, not you. The goal is to pass the gate check without stress, not to see how much you can cram in.
You'll need
- Bag weighed on luggage scale
- Under airline weight limit
- Heaviest items in personal item for gate check
- Zipper closes without force
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