Wear your heaviest items instead of packing them
A jacket and boots on your back don't count toward the bag's weight.
Why it works
Baggage weight limits apply to what is in the bag, not what is on your body. Wearing the heaviest garments and shoes through check-in — even taking them off right after — is a completely free way to shift weight off the scale.
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