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Dorm Life Starter Pack
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A quick checklist of must-have dorm room essentials to help you stay organized, comfortable, and ready for college life.
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Room
 
Bathroom
 
Misc

Room

All the must-have items to make your dorm feel like home: cozy, organized, and college-life ready.

 
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a must have for decorating your space with some low lights
90ct Extended LED Fairy Light Silver - Room Essentials™: 12" Cord, USB & Battery Powered, Indoor Use, Timer Function
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the investment is worth it for a good night's rest on dorm beds, trust me
3 Inch Medium Soft Memory Foam for Back Pain，Cooling Gel Memory Foam Bed Mattress Topper Blue 76"*80"
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great for storing items especially under the bed
Pen+Gear Small Collapsible Crate, Size 11.41" x 8.26" x 4.72", Light Pink Plastic Desktop Organizer
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this was great for storing and carrying my laundry, items and the price was nice
Mainstays Heavy Duty Open Top Storage Bag, Grey, 19 Gallon
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for those late night study sessions in bed...yup
Mainstays Faux Fur Plush Bedrest Pillow, Specialty Size, Gray - Walmart.com
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a must need for the dorm, i hung up everything while in there
Command Variety Pack: 10 Pairs Strips, 6 Wire & 8 Utility Hooks
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i loved having an extension cord like this in college especially with the room setups
Power Strip Surge Protector - 6 Outlets, 3 USB (1 USB C), 5 Ft Cord
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must needed! cheap price for how many they give you and they are durable.
Utopia Home Plastic Hangers 50 Pack White
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easy for lifting your bed up for more space under the bed
Utopia Bedding Adjustable Bed Risers 3-8 Inch Set of 4
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perfect size for dorm beds and the blankets are very comfortable
Amazon Basics Twin XL Comforter Set, Navy Plaid
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having this board helped me so much especially during my first semester of college, great for organization
TANKEE 17x13 Whiteboard Calendar Cork Combo
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cute little light that sits well on a desk or a counter
OORUN Touch Bedside Lamp, 13 RGB Colors, USB Rechargeable
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always need a little extra blanket if it gets chilly while studying
Bedsure White Throw Blanket - Cozy Fleece 50x60
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Bathroom

Everything you need to survive shared bathrooms: practical, portable, and shower-ready essentials.

 
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this was a lifesaver when for me when it came to sharing a shower
Shower Caddy for Dorm Pink - Room Essentials™
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another type of shower caddy that i liked as well
Attmu Mesh Shower Caddy with 8 Pockets, Portable Dorm Basket
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nothing wrong with some simple towels
Kbndieu Bath Towels - Soft, Quick Drying & Highly Absorbent Towels for Bathroom, Gym, Hotel & Spa - 13.3"x 29.9" - Gray on Clearance - Walmart.com
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a set of towels are always needed
Tens Towels Pack of 8, 100% Cotton, Dark Grey
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Misc

The little extras that make dorm life easier, cozier, and more convenient, from gadgets to everyday musts.

 
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you can never go wrong with having clorox wipes in the dorm
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, 75 Ct, 3 Pack
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at some point you're gonna need to store away some food, i like this brand and they are durable and long lasting
GoodCook Meal Prep Containers
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brita pitcher saved my life all 4 years and limited my plastic waste of water bottles
Brita Water Filter Pitcher, 6-Cup, BPA Free
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a simple starter pack of dishes
Plastic Plates & Bowls Set, 24PCS, BPA-Free
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very small and compact, perfect for making a quick snack when i don't feel like going out
Dezin 1.5L Electric Hot Pot, Non-Stick Pan
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i regret forgetting a broom and dustpan as soon as i moved in, this brand is so durable and lasted me so long after i bought it
Broom & Dustpan Set with Long Handle Gray
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