Lena zipped her overstuffed suitcase, sweat beading on her forehead. She’d packed “just in case” outfits for a 10-day cruise, and her arm already ached imagining the airport baggage counter. Last time, her bag weighed 52 lbs — and she’d paid a $75 overweight fee.

She hooked the sturdy nylon strap through the suitcase handle, lifted until the scale cleared the floor, and held steady. The numbers climbed: 38… 45… 49. A soft beep. The screen froze and flashed .

“Not again,” she muttered, pulling out her .

Then she remembered the second bag — her carry-on. She pressed the power button again to zero it out (the manual calls this ). Zero. Hooked her tote. Lifted. 14.2 Lb . Under the 15 lb limit.