Moving into college as a guy can be a mess. All of these dorm room essentials will make life much easier. Here are 10 college dorm room essentials for guys in 2023!
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I highly recommend you read through each section to understand why you need these items and where to find them.
If you want to know everything you need to pack for your dorm, the college checklist for guys will be included at the end!
Let’s dive in!
Boxes That Slide Under Your Bed
Get some big, but short boxes that you can slide under your bed. You can use these boxes for extra shoes, uncommonly used items, cleaning supplies, and any other extra storage you can think of.
They are usually pretty cheap and they save a ton of space when storing things in your dorm. Definitely a must have for anyone moving in.
Shower Caddy
You don’t want to carry around all your shower and bathroom supplies in your arms every time you make a trip to the restroom.
Get yourself a shower caddy that holds it all for you. There are plenty that are for guys and have more masculine features and colors.
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Mattress Topper/Protector
Your mattress that you’re given in college is most likely going to suck. Getting a mattress topper and mattress protector will make your sleeping experience 10x better.
If you don’t have one already, you will see a huge difference in how comfortable it is once you do.
Surge Protector Strip
You will come to notice that you have more electrical appliances than you thought. Getting a surge protector strip is absolutely essential for your dorm to charge and power everything you have.
You can usually find them for a very cheap price and some charge up to 12 devices!
Hook Hangers for the Wall
Self Adhesive Hook Hangers are one of the best college dorm room essentials for guys in 2023 to use in your dorm for saving space. It will make life so much more efficient on a day-to-day basis.
Use these hooks to hang towels, keys, wet clothes, blankets, and so much more! They usually come in a pack with a lot and they just stick on to the wall without any harm.
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Water Filter
You’ll be begging for a water filter if you don’t have one when you start college. Having a filter in your dorm is the most convenient thing for water access.
It will be accessible to you immediately and you’ll be drinking much cleaner water. One of life’s most important necessities should always be available from inches away.
Add this 2023 dorm room essential for guys to your packing list and stay drinking clean and healthy water.
Stackable Drawers
These drawers are the kings of storage. You can use them for just about everything as well. Folders, pens, notebooks, paperclips, paper, clothes, electronics, food, and others can easily be stored in these drawers.
This is the highest recommendation I can give anyone who needs more storage space in their dorm.
Journal/Planner
Having a planner for college is essential for any hard working student. The moment you get your class schedule, assignments, due dates, test dates, etc., start filling out your planner and follow it religiously.
This will be your best friend and guarantees your success in class. The more you write in the planner, the less information you have to store in your head.
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Fan
If you are going to college in a hot place, you need a fan for your dorm room. Even if there is decent air conditioning in your dorm, you will still be wishing you got a fan sooner.
Get a fan that can stand on the floor and reach the height of your bed and desk. A fan in a dorm room is worth every penny, so invest in a good one.
Med Kit
Have a small pouch with any pills, bandages, creams, and tools that you might need in case of an emergency. A simple cut from riding your bike can have you looking for the medical center in your school for hours.
If you have a simple bandage on hand, you don’t have to worry about that anymore. Keep one safe and let your roommates know where it is just in case.
Hopefully you learned about some new college dorm room essentials for guys to add to your freshman experience. Life hacks are all about making life easier, and these essentials do just that.
Thanks for reading! If you have any questions or comments, leave them down below!
10 comments
where did you get the planner you are holding up in photo?
Hi Kitty!
It’s called a passion planner. Here’s a link of one from amazon.
Hi Daniel,
Is there a link for the planner that is geared for guys?
Thanks!
Hi Sonja!
Here’s a link to one that I really like on amazon.
Let me know if you like it!
Thank you very much! I really liked on the one you had that had the daily on top portion but also then the bottom portion had the open notes area. My son has a struggle w/time management so having all that on one page looked more of a chance for him to see/use vs turning a page for further notes(: Appreciate you sending the link!
Absolutely Sonja! Here’s the link for the one you’re talking about on amazon. If you need anything else let me know!
I love the stackable drawers shown with little fridge on top. However, the link provided through amazon shows plastic drawers.
Hi there!
They are practically the same thing. I would say that for a dorm room, the plastic ones would be better fitting anyways. Of course, the choice is up to you, but the ones with metal lining are a bit more expensive as well. Just something to keep in mind!
Where can I find the same stackable drawers that you show with the firm fridge. The link shows different ones.
Hi there!
Unfortunately, I’ve been looking for a while to find the exact stackable drawers, but this is the closest option: https://amzn.to/3eImK4Q
Hope this helps!