Dr.meter Fish Scale Luggage Scale - PS01 110lb/50kg Backlit LCD Display Digital Scale with Built-in Measuring Tape - Fishing Scale with 2 AAA Batteries, Pocket Size - Fishing Gifts for Men

What good is a digital device if you can't read the display. I don't want to put on reading glasses just to see the info. 1st) the numbers are 1 cm or 7/16 inch tall. The background light is a pleasant blue tone of just the right brightness. However, the viewing angle is very limited. Easy to use.I have a bad back. If I pick up something like a delivery box on the front porch, even for a second, that is over my weight limit then I will likely be in pain for for more than a day. Say my weight limit is 15 lbs. I am strong and can easily lift 30 lbs. If the box is 20 lbs. I may be in bad pain for 4 days. To prevent injury using the scale, I just need to raise one side of the box enough to get a strap under it and attach it to the scale. Example: When lifting the box a little, I see the weight measured is 9 lbs. Fact: half of the box weight is on the porch and the other half is on the scale. Then double the observed weight resulting in 18 lbs. that is too heavy for me to lift. I need to get someone to help or I can tumble to box into the house.The photo: I accidently ordered a second one which I will return but the photo illustrates what's in the box and the hanging scale. I recommend you get this one.

About a year ago I was convinced I caught a record or near record size Mayan chiclid in a neighborhood canal, at least it beat the state record in length. It felt pretty heavy too- unfortunately didn't have a scale to check so I just released it. Later that day I purchased this scale so it wouldn't happen again. The scale is perfect for the price. It's accurate and pretty quick to lock in. I've had it in my bag for a year now where the buttons get squished and turn on by itself all the time, however the batteries are still just as good as the day I got it (using the included free batteries even). Haven't noticed any damage either- pretty durable. Unfortunately I haven't to this day caught that record size Mayan but the scale also has a built in tape measure which is handy and I use often. This is literally the most logical scale to buy and just as accurate as the name branded scales.

Lost the first oneLikes it so much bought again

I purchased this scale here more than 6 yrs ago & it continues to work great! Was looking for something to weigh items for selling on online auction sites for shipping, so after researching & looking I found this Dr. Meter Fish Scale. Seemed to have gotten good reviews so that helped sway my decision.What also influenced the purchase was:) It's compact so it doesn't take up much space (especially if you store it in original box).) Read out has a bright, glowing LCD screen, and has a nice contrast with big black numbers against an illuminated blue backlight, especially in low light.) Switches between pounds, ounces, & Kg measurements with a touch of a button.) Well designed & constructed. Quality composition & equipped with a collapsible handle made of a durable steel.) In addition to ON/OFF & Unit measurement buttons, this has a neat function which computes Tare weight as well for omitting the weight of a container (although I never need to use it).) Has a strong stainless steel hook on the bottom with a swivel for versatility, but there's a recessed groove on the back for the hook to store, so it doesn't dangle & hook onto anything.) If you need it. this versatile unit contains a built-in tape measure up to 3 feet long, which I honestly forget about as well and an auto-off feature I forget about too!) Takes only (2) AAA size batteries in a compact compartment which last a long time.Because I use this scale mainly for weighing packages for shipments, I put a package/box into a plastic bag to weigh & hang it from the hook.But with that said, what I love about this is scale is when you're weighing an object, hold it up by the handle & fully suspend it, keep it steady while doing so and the scale automatically locks in your measurement!!! It's that easy!!!Another useful way I used this was to measure damaged aluminium wheels - I needed to scrap the metal to cash in for some recycling money & wanted to compare to see if the scrap yard was paying per the weight of my payout. This scale accurately counted up the weight of the wheel(s) upwards of about 26 pounds each without a sweat. Although it's advertised to handle upwards of 110 lbs., I never fully tested the capability, but I'd bet it can do so.My wife & I really love this product for our online selling gig & it has provided many years of countless weighing cycles. I highly recommend this for the duties as a package scale, but I'm sure it's great for fish & the like also.It's been trouble free for us & I think it's going to serve us well for a few more years to come!Get this & you won't be disappointed!!!

Definitely a must have accessory for any angler out there. Use a lip gripper vs the hook to hold the fish for better control and measurements. The only ONLY downside is that its not water proof. Mine fell out the kayak and was submerged for about 2 minutes and the screen went out. That said its still a must have, a good scale!

Nice scale, it has several different display options, pound, KG, OZ, and more. It has a screen lock feature that will freeze the display so you may review the total weigh. It also has a "Tare" setting to account for the container you are using to weigh whatever you need that can't hang on he hook. There is also a built-in tape measure incase you need to know the length of an object. Over all a good product.

Great scale! I use it to weigh my horse's hay nets and feed buckets. It has been kept in an unheated shed with temps as cold as -15 F and is still functional. It got wet and the water froze and it stopped working for a couple of days, but then it revived itself when the ice melted and the water dried.I guess my only complaint would be how quickly it goes through the motions. Once I turn it on and zero it, I have kinda little time before I have to add weight or it'll turn off. It also 'locks' as a certain weight, which is fine, but can get annoying if I am pouring things in slowly or doing another thing that causes me to have to bug it all the time.

Not a fan of the handle rattling constantly. I understand it needs to be able to go up and down, but there is so much wiggle room that it rattles side-to-side every time I use it, and the screws don't seem adjustable. The handle should stay in its holster until I pull on it, but there is so much tolerance that it goes in and out simply by holding it.