 | Delsey Helium Fusion 29" Expandable Suiter Trolley
Buy new: $83.19 - $129.99 This will be my main suitcase for the university portion of my trip. Delsey was rated very highly be Consumer Report and so it got my vote! I'll let you know how all of my stuff fits into it!
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 | Rick Steves Silk Neck Wallet
Buy new: $9.45 - $18.45 I'll be carrying my money in this during all of our touristy activities.
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 | Scottevest Ultimate Hoodie Microfleece
Buy new: $70.00 By far THE coolest sweatshirt on the planet. It has 11 pockets (some of which are hidden) and internal system for threading your headphones from your pocket for easy listening, magnetic pocket closures to make sure your stuff doesn't fall out, and holders for you phone, iPod, water bottle, pen, and sunglasses inside the main pockets. It is fabulous and well worth the money.
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 | MOM CUBE CANDLE SET
These are supposed to be very helpful when organizing your packing. (A special hint: The zip-up packages that sheets and comforters come in are EXCELLENT at this purpose)
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 | Master Lock 4688D TSA Accepted Cable Luggage Lock in Assorted Colors, 1-Pack
Buy new: $6.99 I like the cable locking mechanism because it's not a rigid as the metal kind. These are great for the value. I have one on my checked suitcase, one on my trumpet case, and one on my backpack.
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 | Pacsafe 85 Anti-Theft Backpack And Bag Protector, Steel
Buy new: $79.95 Speaking of leaving your backpack at the hostel...this is a really neat system of interlocking steel wires that you chain to your bed to deter thieves. You can buy just the protector from www.backcountry.com, I just couldn't find it on here. I'm still trying to convince my parents to get me one of these babies, so check back in a few.
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 | Moleskine City Notebook London (Moleskine City Notebooks) by Moleskine
Buy new: $12.21 / Used from: $4.98 These are so nifty! Inside the traditional high quality Moleskine are maps of the town, tube maps, blank pages for drawings and thoughts, tabs and detachable pages. They have them for many major cities.
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 | Rick Steves 62" Travel Towel
Buy new: $26.96 - $30.53 Travel towels are great because they fold up small and dry quickly. A must for the hostel kid.
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 | Silk Sleep Sack - Blue (84x36")
Buy new: $37.93 You have to have a sleep sack if you're going to be sleeping in Hostels. Occasionally you can rent bedding...but who wants to do that?
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 | Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow
Buy new: $17.95 - $27.95 This folds up smaller than a regular pillow so that's nice in your backpack...but it doesn't fluff up as much as it says it will. Better than nothing, though.
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 | Turbo Charge TC400 Portable Cell Phone Charger
Buy new: $12.63 This is not the best of these...I would buy the one from thinkgeek.com. It is useful in an emergency or if you can't leave your phone alone somewhere to charge. Good to have but eats through batteries very quickly.
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 | Columbia Sportswear Men's Criterion Parka
Buy new: $129.99 This the coat I'll be wearing to ward off the London winter chill. It has been my favorite coat. It is very warm, zips up high to cover your mouth if you want it to, has deep pockets, and velcro at the end of the sleeves if it is really cold and you don't want snow in your sleeves.
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 | Apple iPod nano 8 GB Blue (4th Generation) OLD MODEL
Buy new: $199.80 / Used from: $88.00 The source of all of my tunes.
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 | Victorinox Swiss Army Champion Plus Pocket Knife
Buy new: $29.99 / Used from: $54.00 A great pocketknife can never be overestimated.
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 | WolfPak 2.5 Trumpet/Piccolo Case with Backpack
The heavy duty case I'll be taking to London with me. The backpack straps are nice but it is a heavier than I thought it would be. There is enough room for my horn and all of my accessories and someday for another horn.
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 | Honey-Can-Do LBG-01145 Lingerie Wash Bag, White
Buy new: $4.58 Nice to keep your bras and undies in to wash them and also for packing purposes.
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 | Wintersmith by Terry Pratchett
Buy used from: $8.21 An enjoyable read for the plane ride over. I suggest anything by Terry Pratchett. His books are light, devastatingly funny, and very clever.
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