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🧠What's In My College Backpack – Everyday Essentialsđź§
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items Here’s everything I keep in my college backpack to survive long class days, last-minute study sessions, and everyday campus chaos. From productivity must-haves to comfort essentials, this list is equal parts practical and aesthetic. Whether you're a ...
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✏️ Academic Essentials
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đź’» Tech Must-Haves
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đź’„ Personal Care Kit
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🍫 Snacks & Hydration
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🧣 Comfort Add-Ons
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🎒 Bag & Accessories
✏️ Academic Essentials
The non-negotiables for staying on top of assignments and lectures. Notebooks, planners, highlighters, and the pens I refuse to lend out.
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Hands down the best pens I invested in! They write super smooth and are so affordable.
Target - Zebra Sarasa Vintage 5pk
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These pens are also an all time favorite! Coming from a lefty, these pens do not smudge at all whenever I am taking notes in class.
Walmart - Four Candies 6 PCS Multicolor Pen, 0.5mm Colored
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These highlighters are so pretty on paper and they come in such beautiful colors. They have a sharp edge for flawless highlighting of textbooks and notes.
Target - Zebra 10ct Highlighters Midliner Double Ended
đź’» Tech Must-Haves
Everything I need to keep my devices charged, protected, and ready for class—including the best portable charger.
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This is the computer I have and I love it! I am not a fan of MacBooks. This computer on the other hand runs well, Chromebook also offers touchscreen options if you don't want to also buy an iPad to take notes on. Definitely consider what software and...
Best Buy - Acer Chromebook 315 15.6"
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I have this iPad and it is super lightweight, not a burden to carry around, and it is compatible with different apple pencils. Only con, it doesn't work super well with the programs my school uses for eTextbooks or homework websites.
Apple - iPad Air 11in
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I love this apple pencil! I have had three different types and this one is well worth the money. Lightweight, great features, and long lasting battery.
Apple - Apple Pencil Pro
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This is my #1 MagSafe charger because of how incredibly flat and thin it is. It stays on super well because of it's lightweight and thinness.
Casely - Into the Wild | Black Leopard Power Pod
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This charger is super practical for different types of things that need to be charged throughout the day. This option is not only affordable for long lasting!
Amazon Portable Charger with Charging Cords
đź’„ Personal Care Kit
A mini self-care stash: lip balm, travel-size deodorant, blotting papers, hand sanitizer—basically the emergency kit that’s saved my day more than once.
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This is the best spray deodorant to throw in your backpack. It's a quick under the arm spray and go! Perfect for a quick bathroom trip before class.
Target - Dove Beauty Cool Essentials Mini Antiperspirant & Deodorant Dry Spray - Travel Size - 1oz
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My favorite scent Touchland has to offer. Quick spray after touching germ-filled things and toss it back into your backpack!
Ulta Beauty - Vanilla Blossom Power Mist Hydrating Hand Sanitizer - Touchland
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I love blotting sheets on days where my skin is feeling extra oily. They are so compact and discreet it makes them convenient to throw in your backpack
Walmart - Equate Oil Absorbing Sheets 100 Count
🍫 Snacks & Hydration
Campus days are long. These are my go-to snacks and drinks that keep me focused (and not hangry) between classes.
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These are my HOLY grail energy drink to get me through longs days. They are not only sugar free, but this cotton candy flavor is to DIE for!
Walmart - Alani Nu Sugar Free Energy Drink,Cotton Candy, 12 fl oz, 12 Pack, Cans, 200mg Caffeine
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This is the best sweet treat snack with low sugar and low calories. Perfect quick bite that is heavy-enough to hold me over to the next meal.
Target - Fiber One Chocolate Fudge Brownies - 10.6oz - 12ct
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These are SO good, they have such good ingredients in them as well. They are good for a quick snack in between classes that won't make you feel bad.
Target - Chomps Chomplings Original Beef Mini Sticks - 7oz/14ct
🧣 Comfort Add-Ons
The cozy extras: a compact umbrella, tissues, reusable tote bag, and even a mini perfume for when I need a little pick-me-up.
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This umbrella is amazing to pop in one of your side pockets on your backpack. I carry mine everywhere with me, it's easy to lose track of the weather and all of a sudden you walk out of lecture and it is pouring outside.
Walmart - Compact Travel Folding Umbrella Automatic Open/Close Handle
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This is my all time favorite and #1 recommendation for perfume. Perfect travel size to pop in your backpack a one spray will last all day.
Sephora - VANILLA | 28
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Frat flu is no joke and having these on hand can save you from embarrassing sniffles in a large lecture or having to get up in a small group discussion. Small size great to throw in your bag.
Walmart - Kleenex On-The-Go Facial Tissues
🎒 Bag & Accessories
The actual backpack I use (stylish + functional!) and any pouches or organizers that help keep the inside from becoming a black hole.
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I switch between this and the other bag I have listed! I LOVE this bag for long distance classes and especially for the winter when wearing big jackets with slick material.
The North Face - Borealis Luxe Backpack
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The bag is HUGE and can hold so many things. The style and material allow for maximum comfort ability while walking across campus.
Free People - Quilted Carryall Bag
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This pencil case is a fave. In college you do not need many supplies but this is the perfect size for your few pens, pencils, and highlighters.
Vera Bradley - Pencil Pouch