It's getting close to that time, you're heading off to your first year of collage.
I bet you are wondering what are the best college essentials to bring with you.
Space can be limited so you don't want to bring a lot, so we have gathered a few things that we think are essential for you to have with you when you're away at college.
Best college dorm room essentials you have to try.
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Travel laundry bag
This back pack style laundry bag is a lifesaver when away at college. This just makes it so easy to bring your laundry to wash.
It's also great for the weekends you're heading home to get mom to do your laundry.
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Just an overall great bag to travel will.
Why you will love it
- Holds a good amount of laundry
- It zips up so you don't have to worry about your clothes fall out like a basket.
- breathable
- water proof material so good for wet towels and your bag won't smell damp like some baskets can.
Space saving hangers
Okay, we will admit these aren't the prettiest hangers in the world. However, they are great in smaller space and allow you to have so many more clothing options.
Why you will love them
- space saver
- They allow you to see your clothes better in your closet
- Affordable
Under the bed storage foldable containers
We just love these perfect for traveling back and forth from home and college.
They zip up so you can store extra blankets, clothes and anything else you may need.
They fit under the bed perfectly and offer so much more extra storage.
Why you will love them
- Space savers
- easy to travel with
- tucks under the bed
- 4 storage containers for less than $30
- Clear window so you can see what's inside
Foldable laptop stand
This Laptop stand is definitely a college essenstial.
This helps us so much while writing blog posts, and we love it so we know you will love it too.
Why you will love it
- foldable
- sturdy
- allows comfort so you don't strain neck
- comes with a travel case for easy travel
- Affordable less than $20
Mattress topper
This is a must!!! if you get anything on this list, get a mattress topper.
Mattress toppers are the most essential item to bring with you to college.
One the beds is not the most comfortable in a dorm room, so these mattress toppers are going to help with the comfort level.
Now this is our favourite topper, but we are all about the soft plush comfort.
If you're looking for something more firm, try a form topper
Extra soft bed sheets
You are going to be working hard when at college, so you are going to need a good night's rest.
These hotel like super soft sheets, are our favourite. So cozy to sleep in and they wash well too.
Why you will love them
- ultra soft
- under $40
- wash well (I have multiple sets and have had them for over a year)
- come in 30 colours
- don't pill
- duvet cover is super soft and comes in many colours
duvet and cover
We say skip the comforter and opt for a duvet insert and cover.
They are of better quality than comforters and offer way more warmth and comfort.
Some duvets have cooling technology as well is you are a hot sleeper.
There are our favourite affordable options
why you will love them
- Duvets keep you warm and cool
- easy to clean
- micro gel doesn't bunch up like foam in comforters can.
- Affordable
- comes in many thicknesses and materials
Tip: for your duvet and cover size up a size, especially if your dorm room bed is a twin. Trust us, a twin comforter is just too small for a grown adult.
Up it to a double, it will keep you warmer and it will be more comfortable.
Nothing worse than rolling over in your sleep and you have no blanket cover your backside lol
If you are lucky, to have a double bed, I would size up to a queen.
As a bonus from a design standpoint, we love the look of a hanging blanket over the bed, so bigger is always better to us.
e.g. as you can see in this Pinterest picture, it looks great to have oversized bedding.
Portable shower caddy
This is great to help carry all your bathroom essentials around with you.
Why you will love it
- It's sturdy
- Hard plastic so you don't have to worry about it tipping over and your things spilling everywhere.
- large enough to hold shampoo and conditioner bottles
- bamboo handle makes it easy and comfortable to carry.
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