This guide came in when I clubbed pointers to help my sibling sort his dorm room essentials. I realized that dorm room essentials for guys are a topic that needs more air. 

Now, he’s into his second sem. 

He says my guide helped others in his hostel, too. 

I take this opportunity to help you register the best dorm room essentials for guys that you can’t ignore. 

I wrote previously on generic college dorm room essentials. But this guide is niche-specific. It covers the guys specifically. 

Girls can be more organized. They may need less help while sorting dorm room essentials. 

But guys need all the help they can get. 

To guys- check out the guide minutely and tag all those you already have. Shoot out for the rest.

Guide to select dorm room essentials for guys

Before making the list, ensure two things:

1. Your dorm has adequate personal storage space 
2. What are the restricted items in your college dorm room

Quickly include these two elements in your dorm room checklist. 

Typically, you can expect a couple of drawers, a small fridge, and a few shelves. There may be community stuff like microwaves and utensils. 

Chairs, tables, and desks are primarily for everyday use. 

Before going into the details, let’s learn the storage and sorting options you can’t miss out on. 

Firstly, you need storage under the bed. 

You can’t deny cluttering your dorm’s 6×7 bed is not a good option. At the same time, you can’t spare being as organized as your mom wants you to be. 

That’s why under-bed storage can be your savior during your dorm days. 

Consider buying a storage chest if you have more storage needs. 

Secondly, you need an excellent drawer organizer. 

If you don’t use an organizer, your drawer will become another mess. 

Now is the time to discuss stuff you have yet to bother yourself with. 

You will need the following for your basic survival during your dorm days:

1. Shoe rack
2. Racks to hang clothes, shoes, socks, or anything
3. hooks for the same purpose 
4. A tidy bedside table 
5. A humidifier or at least a fan 
6. A microwave (if it is permitted)
7. A small rug (buy basic dorm room rugs only)

Keep the door open for other suggestions to flow in. We have just got started. 

Bedding- the primary need

While selecting dorm room essentials for guys, you must sort your bedding first. 

Most dorms have twin XL mattresses. So, get three good bed sheets for your bed. 

Back in my dorm days, I found guys using twin sheets. But full sheets are better., you may use these sheets to wrap yourself up When not used as a bed cover. 

 It would help if you had a good mattress pad, too. Most dorm mattresses have PU foam inside. And they are not comfortable at all. 

So much for your bed. 

Other essentials for a comfortable sleep are pillows, comforters, bed rest pillows, and anything else you may like on your bed. 

Clothes

Don’t raise your hands, claiming you can’t sort your clothes alone. 

This time, you are in charge. I can’t help. 

You need to take care of some basic things to pack your clothes. Firstly, check the formals and casuals that you need for your college. Then check the weather there. 

Your daily activities impact the clothes you may choose also. 

Be wise here. 

If your college is in the Northern states, pack more warm clothes. A pair of gloves and comforters are a must. 

Generally, you will need these:

• Parallel pants x 3
• Jeans x 3
• Joggers x 2
• Sweatshirts x3
• Sleepwear x 2
• Shorts x 5 
• T-shirts x 5
• Casual shirts x 4
• All weather jacket X 1
• Underwears x 4
• Socks x 3 sets 
• Workout suit and tracksuit X 1 (each)

School supplies 

These are the most important of all. 

I know no student will miss out on school supplies. But let me set a remaining checklist for you:

• Books you will need for the upcoming semester
• Notebooks x 5
• Binders 
• Backpack 
• Laptop, accessories, and laptop bag 
• Duct tape
• Scissors 
• Calculator (optional)
• Index cards and other study essentials 

You may also buy a study desk, whichever you need. It helps you to concentrate on your studies while you do your homework. 

You may need a screen protector if you use an iPad or a MacBook for your studies. 

Shower and bath needs 

Typically, girls are more organized when buying and sorting bathing essentials. But you don’t have your mom to help you out there. 

Under most circumstances, you will use a community bathroom in your college. 

So, avoid leaving your shower stuff behind. My brother had this habit. 

No sooner than you leave it there, it will be gone. 

Now let’s see what basic bath and shower essentials should make it to the list of dorm room essentials for guys:

1. Shower totes 
2. Towels x 2
3. Shampoo and conditioner 
4. Soap, handwash, and mouth floss
5. Shaving gel/foam 
6. Nail clippers 
7. Eyeglasses
8. First aid 
9. Any other medicines (if prescribed)

Laundry

Now is the time to get your hands dirty. Be careful when buying your first laundry hamper. Try to buy one that has straps. That way, it would be easy to carry it. Next, you need a small hand vacuum.

You can put it to a lot of uses. You can first use it to keep your unit tidy. Secondly, you can use it to dry wet or moist clothes quickly. 

Suppose you need a shirt badly. And that’s not dried yet. 

“Don’t worry. Just do a quick hack. Set up the blower mode in your dryer. Use it to dry up the shirt as soon as you can.”

After that, you need an iron and ironing table. 

Also, don’t forget to buy laundry detergent every month. 

It would be quite a hassle to keep track of everything. But don’t worry. 

The hack is to set small calendar reminders for essential things on your phone. 

An alternative way is to maintain a diary. 

Make a list of the most essential pointers after reading the blog. 

Open the diary every day to check the deliverables of the day. 

Hacks to buy things cheap

I know even after strict instructions, you will forget many things. Also, you may discover new needs when you get your hands dirty. 

Use the quick tips; my brother is a pro for those occasions. 

Open an Amazon Prime account with a student ID. Firstly, you will get a significant discount on the membership cost. 

Secondly, prices are often relatively low when you shop using that account. 

The killer primetime deals are something to check out for. Turn up notifications and keep tracking. 

You may surf the store to scan other dorm room essentials for guys. 

You may go for the Target Red Card, too. 

The card offers a flat 5% off on MRP. At the same time, many products have an extra 10% off tag in Target. But you may access these discounts with a Red card only. 

Cool stuff to make your dorm days better

Don’t be another boring dorm guy. A few additions, slight changes, and a few more changes can change your dorm lifestyle.  

Your minimalist days are over. Excite your dorm life with these excellent additions. 

• LED Lights

Firstly, I suggest cool LED lights. You can use it to decorate your room. But there are two things. Check with the college authorities and get their permission before you install it. 

Also, seek permission from your dorm mate. 

You can also install an alternative dorm night light. A bright LED light would be so cool for that.

You can also flaunt a beach towel. I kept my regular towel separate from my beach towel. 

• A steamer

You can use a steamer instead of your regular iron. I did not mention it earlier, as an iron may be more conventional. 

• College Bike

It is the most relaxed inclusion in my brother’s dorm inventory. He uses it for grocery shopping, reaching classes on time, and taking short tours.

What not to buy!

While there are many important things, some might be redundant, too. 

Firstly, take only a little dishware from your home. You need one plate and one bowl. You may carry one pan, too. But remember carrying these minimal things. 

Your college dorm room essentials list can be endless. But let’s not confuse you with stuff that can be cut out. 

I fathom you won’t have many creative dorm room ideas alone. But if you do, check this ‘not-to-do list’ first. 

After kitchenware, I must warn you about electronics. It is better to avoid carrying along printers and gaming consoles. 

Remember, you will be living in a shared space. 

People may fiddle with your belongings. Any damage would be unaccounted for. 

The Bottom Line………

Please check this list of dorm room essentials for guys. More than others, guys should go through the list themselves. 

I request students to create a functional and clutter-free living space. 

If you need any other dedicated advice on dorm room props,  please share your query in the comments.

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