Heading off to college? Here are some great products to send with your college student for dorm and apartment living.
Boxer
$288; ShortyLove.com
The boxer is your perfect travel or on the go bag and acts as two bags in one. Use it as a backpack or shoulder bag.
Grade A Notes Milk Carton Note Set
$15; BrassMonkeyGoods.com
It looks like a milk carton, but lift off the top, and you’ll find a block of 500+ tear-off sheets of paper perfect for reminders, doodles, or your to-do list. Includes a 3.5” pencil that stores away in the straw hole when not in use.
Keep Going First Aid Kit
$79.99; Amazon.com
Good things come in complete packages. This large first aid kit has 260 pieces of essential first aid supplies for every ouchie. From burn relief to bandages, you’ll be ready for anything.
REFRESH 01X Rechargeable Personal Desktop Fan
$69.99; Amazon.com
This is a new kind of desktop fan, featuring an intriguing design that melds minimalist forms with purposeful function. Permanent, rechargeable batteries enable up to 17 hours of run time (on low) and re-charge in just 3.5 hours. Its compact size and cordless design allow your student to seamlessly move it all around the dorm room. The toggle-controlled 3-speed settings provide strikingly silent airflow on low, up to a satisfying current of air that you’ll find…refreshing. The REFRESH 01X utilizes an optimized sound signature that will create an enhanced relaxed environment and helps you to focus by masking out environmental distractions.
Right Pack
$65; Jansport.com
Featuring a suede leather bottom for extra durability, a side water bottle pocket, and an internal laptop sleeve. Something about the Right Pack just feels so...right.
Beddley Duvet Cover
From $129; Beddley.com
Most of the time laundry is not high up on a college student’s to-do list and on top of that, the washers and dryers tend to be nowhere near big enough to handle a comforter, meaning bedding never gets washed as often as it should. Feature a 3-sided zipper for easy on and off and are made from the softest cotton. Beddley covers can easily fit into standard washer and dryers and are available in variety of colors.
Cribsi's Eva Solo Wide Toolbox Organizer & Utensil Caddy
$74.95; Cribsi.com
Organize your kitchen utensils with the Eva Solo toolbox organizer and utensil caddy. You can have easy access to your tools in a space-saving easy to carry design. The organizer's wooden carrying handle doubles as a divider for organizing your tools. Use this utensil caddy on your kitchen counter.
Kingston XS2000 Portable SSD
Starting at $79.99; Amazon.com
A compact, pocket-size portable SSD for students on-the-go. The XS2000 delivers lightning-fast transfer speeds of up to 2,000MB/s, giving users enhanced productivity with little interruption. At nearly half the size of a typical portable SSD, XS2000 includes a removable ruggedized sleeve and IP55 rating to withstand water and dust, making it the perfect companion for students whether they go from school to play to passion projects.
The GoSili Reusable Silicone Straw Cup
$32.99 for 2; GoSili.com
GoSili reusable cups are 100% European grade platinum silicone and feature an embedded stainless-steel ring that prevents the cup from collapsing when gripped. Smart, simple design meets amazing functionality! GoSili's patented technology paves the way for a new drinking experience and is the perfect alternative to all the excessive plastic to-go cups that end up in our landfills and oceans.
Big Plans Undated Planner
$24; BrassMonkeyGoods.com
Features a cloth-bound cover with embossed, gold foil artwork. Comes pre-filled with 336 pages of random holidays, trivia, and humor, and includes an attached black satin bookmark to help you pick up where you left off.
The Comfy
$49; TheComfy.com
With one-size-fits-all, several styles, and a sherpa-lined inside. The world’s first of its kind letting you stay warm and cozy whether you’re at home or on the go. The blanket’s huge, one-size-fits-all design combines an ultrasoft microfiber exterior with a luxurious, sherpa-lined interior to make you think a cloud is hugging you.
Field Journal
$59; Lochby.com
The perfect planner, journal, sketchbook. The Field Journal consists of refillable waxed canvas case and a Dot Grid Refill. The refill features fountain pen friendly Tomoe River 68 gsm white paper.
Clorox 2-Tier Electric Steam Sanitizer
$49; Amazon.com
Use it to sanitize kitchen sponges, dish cloths, brushes, reusable water bottles, kitchen utensils and more with steam. It reaches deep into fabrics, cracks and crevices for thorough sanitization, and it only needs 1.4 to 3.4 oz. (40-100 ml) of water to create hot, sanitizing steam. You'll be able to keep your kitchen utensils and cleaning tools sanitized and ready to use — no need to throw away your sponges too soon or use wasteful paper towels to clean up messes.
Clorox Air Purifiers
$149.99; Amazon.com
This large room air purifier will help you protect you from allergens, pet dander, dust, smoke, viruses, bacteria and more. It captures 99.97% of allergens and particulates and reduces viruses and bacteria so you can breathe easier.
Nalgene 32 oz. Wide Mouth Sustain Water Bottle
$16.99; Nalgene.com
All Nalgene bottles are now made with a revolutionary resin powered by new recycling technology that transforms plastic destined for landfills into high-performance BPA/BPS-free bottles. This material is derived from 50% waste plastic (using ISCC certified mass balance), further offsetting the use of fossil fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
ULTRA LITE Crew Socks
$12.99; HeatHolders.com
Keep feet warm on the coldest of days and pull on this pair of twist colored, star patterned, lightweight, crew length Heat Holders® ULTRA LITE™ for women & men, the warmest thermal sock. They work well for California fall and winter.
That's Amazing Bacon Wizard Microwave Cooker
$17.95; Amazon.com
Allows college students to effortlessly cook crispy, perfectly cooked bacon in the microwave. No more grease splatters or messy cleanup—just sizzling bacon ready to fuel their day. This unique gadget will surely make them the envy of their dorm floor.
Kingston Nucleum
$49.99; Amazon.com
:7-in-1 USB hub that helps students to stay powered up. With this single USB-C hub, you can connect up to 7 devices at once and keep your creativity flowing. The Nucleum has you covered whether you want to connect to a larger monitor or need to offload footage. With the Nucleum, you can also power up your MacBook while running your external hard drive and charging an iPhone.
Spa Life Cherry Blossom Shower Caddie 5 Pack Gift Set
$16.99; Amazon.com
Cherry Blossom is known for its rich anti-oxidant levels and soothing properties. Rich in essential fatty acids, it repairs the skins natural barriers to promote a smooth, supple skin.
Vornado Fan
$39.99; Amazon.com
Personal comfort in the form of their signature Vortex Action, 2-speed settings, a full action pivot head for multi-directional airflow, and a 5-year limited warranty. Style. Class. Performance. VFAN Mini - Everything you expect from Vornado, only smaller.
BoxFull Hug in a Box
Starting at $44.95; Sendaboxfull.com
When you can’t be there, BoxFull and their Hug in a Box ensures your loved ones feel your love and warmth anywhere. In addition to the new fuzzy friend with arms outstretched upon opening - each box also comes with a special poem and a customized message. Perfect for parents supporting their stressed college student from across the country, these warm hugs are guaranteed to brighten anyone’s day. Send love and comfort with a box full of hugs.
Air Candy Mongolian Faux Fur Chair
$59.99; Amazon.com
Relax on a cloud of soft ivory color fur. The inflatable chair is a fun, versatile chair that adds style and comfort to your home. 2-in-1 chair design includes a clear chair with an easy to attach faux fur cover. Whether you're working, playing, studying, or just relaxing, the AirCandy BloChair is a lightweight, easy-to-inflate, luxurious addition to any room. You can control the firmness by adjusting the air pressure to the perfect level.
Packable Hammock from Coalatree
$59; Coalatree.com
Enjoy the outdoors wherever you go with this handy hammock. The lightweight, packable hammocks from Coalatree are perfect for anywhere you may venture, be it backpacking through the deep woods or a glamping trip with the gals. It packs into itself so you're always ready for adventure. Two ropes are included with carabiners making it easy to secure your hammock anywhere.
Body by Honeydew
$149.99; honeydewsleep.com
One part hug and one part pillow, you’ll reap the benefits of deeper relaxation, sounder sleep, and proper body alignment while getting your cuddle on.
LectroFan Micro2 Sound Machine + Bluetooth Speaker
$34.95; SoundofSleep.com
Take this all-in-one sleep sound machine and portable Bluetooth speaker with you everywhere you go. Pair it with a smartphone for streaming audio and making calls with the built-in microphone, or select sleep sound mode and enjoy your choice of five digital fan sounds, four variations of white, pink and brown noise, and two ocean surf sounds.
Pure Daily Care Ultimate Aromatherapy Diffuser
$40; PureDailyCare.com
Create a stress-free environment for studying with this luscious diffuser. It includes seven ambient light modes with two intensity settings for 14 different light combinations. It also includes four timer settings and a convenient auto shutoff feature for low water levels. Made of BPA free plastic with a beautiful printed wood grain design.
Twinkly LED Smart Lights
$99 & up; Twinkly.com
Smartphone controllable and come in strings, festoons, icicles and clusters. They are year round lights featuring more than 16 million colors to select for indoor or outdoor use. Combines colorful RGB LED lights with an impressive variety of levels for brightness, speed, intensity, and color palettes; fully controlled though the Twinkly app on a smartphone.
Updated: July 2023
