Accurate Reliable Scales - Where and how much$?

[Lnj]

I have a regular needle type scale at home, but it isn't dependable accurate. I need to get a digital that I can count on for something under a million dollars. Google brings up so many options its ridiculous and still, I have no idea if they are any good or not. The one I have wasn't overly cheap ($60) but very reasonable and had GREAT reviews online, and when I get it home it isn't right. I would like to hear some experience talking now. Digital and ounces too.:-?:)

[Dochartaigh]

I just buy the ones which are the highest rated on Amazon. I have a couple calibration weights and they always read dead-on. My last one was $17. My small scale is rated accurate to +/- .1 gram, and can weigh up to 4 or 5 pounds. For heavier items, I use a digital fish scale (which is always within an ounce or so of what my spreadsheet says my entire pack should weigh).

[BirdBrain]

I bought these. I am very happy with them.

http://www.amazon.com/Smart-Weigh-Digital-Back-Lit-Display/dp/B00IZ1YHZK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1443189576&sr=8-1&keywords=Smart+Weigh+Digital+Pro+Pocket+Scale+with +Back-Lit+LCD+Display%2C+Silver

[rafe]

Quite inexpensive these days. Kitchen scales can be found for cheap at all sorts of places -- digital, with resolution to 0.1 oz. or better. Check google, amazon, etc. Most useful is a fishing scale that you can use to weigh your entire pack, before you set out. Here's on at Cabela's for $12.99:

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Digital-Mini-Scale/1587594.uts?productVariantId=3339540&srccode=cii_17588969&cpncode=42-88893854-2&WT.tsrc=CSE&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=03585357&rid=20

[BirdBrain]

Quite inexpensive these days. Kitchen scales can be found for cheap at all sorts of places -- digital, with resolution to 0.1 oz. or better. Check google, amazon, etc. Most useful is a fishing scale that you can use to weigh your entire pack, before you set out. Here's on at Cabela's for $12.99:

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Digital-Mini-Scale/1587594.uts?productVariantId=3339540&srccode=cii_17588969&cpncode=42-88893854-2&WT.tsrc=CSE&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=03585357&rid=20

Oh my! Thank you rafe. Up to 88lbs! I am getting one of these. I still will use my scales for my 0.1 gram accuracy. However, I need a set of these for the heavier stuff.

[Slo-go'en]

I got a digital fish scale at Walmart for like $18. Good to 50 pounds. For individual items I have a 2 pound postal scale.

[Venchka]

Bed Bath & Beyond. Cuisinart Stainless Steel Kitchen Scale. Purchased with an email 20% off coupon that I get frequently. Works for sure. Extremely accurate.
Be careful. A good scale is dangerous. It makes me want to replace all of my ancient gear. On the other hand, the scale has shown that much of my old gear is right inline with modern stuff.

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/cuisinart-reg-stainless-steel-11-lb-digital-food-scale/1040094229?Keyword=scale

Wayne

[Ktaadn]

I think I have this one. Got it on Amazon.

http://www.sears.com/weighmax-digital-postal-scale-black-w-2822/p-SPM8048429529?hlSellerId=10139565&sid=IDx20110310x00001i&kpid=SPM8048429529&kispla=SPM8048429529

[HooKooDooKu]

I bought a digit kitchen scale at Walmart with gram resolution. I seem to recall it was around $10-15. Don't wait from Amazon, just pick one up on your way home from work today.

[BirdBrain]

I agree with those that say this one or that one will suffice for most people. However, if you seek accuracy, you need one that measures in tenths of grams. The one I listed from Amazon is the #1 seller and at a great price. You are going to have this thing a while. If you seek accuracy, you can wait a week. The one I listed is far superior and it is at a Walmart price. Of course I care about tenths of grams. Most people don't.

[rafe]

Why not milligrams?

[BirdBrain]

Don't do it rafe. You are going to hurt my OCD. Actually the one I suggested does grains too.

Laugh it up folks. I know I am weird. I know I am not normal. My wife loves me though.

[Traveler]

Micromilligrams?

[BirdBrain]

Why not just measure in stones? Or tons?

[swisscross]

I have an old Welch Scientific triple beam.

[fastfoxengineering]

For my gear purposes, I have a $12 Ozeri kitchen scale that's good enough for me. Is accurate down to .01 ounces or 1 gram.

I bought it for beer making purposes and have been using it frequently in the kitchen for years now. I'd say it was worth the money.

However, as an engineer, I would appreciate a more accurate scale and eventually will purchase another one. Accurate measurement devices make me happy.

[Odd Man Out]

Micromilligrams?

That would be a nanogram. For perspective, a drop of water weighs about 50 milligrams or 50,000 micrograms, or 50,000,000 nanograms.

By coincidence I just weighed all my gear tonight. Base weight for summer came out to be 12.5 lbs, but that was with my crappy analog, spring scales, so it's probably way off.

[fiddlehead]

I have an old Welch Scientific triple beam.

I had a triple beam that I just sold last year at an auction (didn't get much for it)
Also (believe it or not) I also sold a fairly new (almost never used) sextant.

I really do believe they are both obsolete and only for collectors these days.
(along with frame packs, whisper light stoves, and leather boots) LOL.