15 Dorm Essentials You’ll Want to Pack Sooner Rather Than Later

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Are you or someone you know headed to college soon? 

Besides nailing down your dorm room’s aesthetic, you’re probably getting ready for this next chapter by picking up sheets, pillows, a coffee maker, storage containers and other necessities. But, there’s probably a few things that aren’t on your priority list that you’ll definitely want to have as you settle in your new home away from home.

To avoid a handful of trips to the store during move-in weekend, we rounded up dorm must-haves like shower shoes, dehumidifiers, portable laundry bags, extension cords & more things that you might forget to pack. Take it from us, making your mom drive across town several times to the nearest department store is a real vibe killer.

For the dorm essentials you didn’t know you needed, scroll below!