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Dorm Room Supplies My Freshman Bought This Year
21 items
By
Sarah Mock
Outfitting a dorm room can be so overwhelming. Here are the practical items we purchased for the dorm room that are practical and worth the money.
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we know this as ‘the ramen cup’. No burning fingers when removing the hot soup from the microwave.
Pyrex Cup
Extra light for reading when the roommate is sleeping and you don't want to disturb them.
Rechargeable Book Light
Gives extra space on the desk and is light enough to take with you to the study cube.
Laptop Stand
Less parts to clean!
FreeSip® Sway
so many pockets! Feels good on your back for hiking across campus.
SwissGear 16” Laptop Backpack
rechargeable and great for clipping on a desk or by your bed for extra air flow.
Portable Clip Fan
there are holes in the soles to help with drainage. shower shoes are a MUST to avoid foot fungus from the communal showers.
Shower Shoes
roll the whole thing to the laundry room or remove the mesh bag.
Laundry Hamper with Lid and Wheels
don't get black. Everyone has black. perfect for your carry-on piece and rugged enough to go under the plane.
Amazon Basics 26" Hardside Medium Checked Luggage
It does all the things. Plus, there is a night light.
Bluetooth Speaker Alarm Clock with Wireless Charge
don't get the 2" thick ones. you will be sad that you didn't get the 3". This one has stay in place straps.
3 Inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper Twin Size
charge one in the dorm while you take the second with you for the day. ABC Always be charging.
2-Pack Dual USB Portable Charger
Doubles as a room light if your room does not have a ceiling light.
Metal Desk Lamp with Clamp, Swing Arm
Don't forget to take the filter out of the packing plastic.
LEVOIT Air Purifiers
Don't run out of storage.
2TB Portable SSD
There is never enough outlets in a dorm room.
Power Strip Surge Protector 12 Outlets 4 USB
This is where you will put your wet shower shoes and shower caddy to drain and dry.
Boot Tray
Put it on the room door for old school communication.
Mr. Pen- Dry Erase Board, 14” x 11”
You will be SHOCKED at how many zip ties you will use.
Cable Zip Ties 400 Pack Black Assorted
Check and make sure your dorm will allow you to raise your bed and if they will fit the legs of the bed.
Black Bed Risers (4-Pack)
Keep all your things together and portable.
Mesh Shower Caddy Portable for College Dorm Room
