Abstract: A carrying case having an integrated electronic system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the carrying case resembles a conventional wheeled suitcase such as is commonly used by airline travelers. One or more load/force sensors are disposed on or near a bottom surface of the suitcase enclosure. Some means of force transfer is provided for ensuring that when the suitcase is resting on a substantially flat surface, the force from the weight of the suitcase itself and all of its contents are exerted on the sensor(s). An electronic system is disposed within the enclosure and is in electrical communication with the sensor(s). A user actuable input such as a pushbutton is mounted on the exterior of the enclosure. The electronic system is responsive to actuation of the input to perform a weighing operation whereby the output(s) from the sensor(s) are interpreted and supplied to an indicator for providing an indication of the weight of the carrying case and its contents.