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Here is my final packing list:

For my 5 week trip to visit Spain, Paris, and London I tried to pack as light as possible. However, after gathering everything I needed, I soon realized that I am would be taking a lot more then I thought I would. Here is everything that went into my backpack:

Victorinox 26″ XL Standard Traveler, model #39711, $123 shipped from Sierra Trading Post. A total of 5,304 cubic inches or 86 Liters. It says it can also expand up to 100 liters!
JanSport Big Student Classic Daypack
Set of 4 Mini Master Locks
Larousse Spanish/English Pocket Dictionary
Samsonite Money Belt
T-Shirts (6)
Shirts (5)
Shorts (3)
Pants (2)
Socks (5)
Sweatshirts (2)
Beach Towel
Quiksilver Flip Flops
DC Shoes
Gifts for families
Umbrella

Guide Books
Rick Steves’ Paris 2008
Rick Steves’ Spain 2008
Paris Eyewitness Travel Guides

Documents
Passport, can’t leave the country with out it.
Extra passport photos for passes, such as the Paris Metro orange card.
International student card
Palomar College ID card

Electronics
Apple iPod nano 8 GB Silver (3rd Generation)
Dell 700m Laptop
Canon Powershot SD870 IS (8.0 Mega Pixels)
-Plus three 2GB memory cards
-Plus two extra batteries
Franzus TSM-237AP All-in-One Adapter Plug
Mini Maglite

Toiletries (Toothbrush, toothpaste..)
Contact Lenses and Solution
Glasses

If I had more money, I would get:
Petzl Zipka Plus Headlamp
PacSafe 120

Purchased, but decided to leave at home:
Targus 40″ camera Tripod