Dorm move-in is this weekend and the list is long

5 things, already decided.
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1. 01 of 05
   I already have this

   Extra-long twin sheets

   Almost every dorm bed is longer than a normal twin. Standard sheets do not fit, and finding that out at 9pm on move-in day is a bad evening.

   What to check before you choose. Look for the words twin XL. Two sets is the right number - one on, one in the wash, because laundry day is not going to be reliable.

   Extra Deep Twin XL Sheet Set - 4 Piece Breathable & Cooling Sheets - White | Hotel Luxury Bed SCheck price on Amazon paid linkAmazon Basics Lightweight Breathable Brushed Microfiber 3-Piece Bed Sheet Set With 14-Inch DeepCheck price on Amazon paid linkTwin XL Sheets Set, 3 Pieces 16" Deep Pocket Hotel Luxury Bed Sheets, Grey | Extra Soft BedsheeCheck price on Amazon paid link

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2. 02 of 05
   I already have this

   A shower caddy and shower shoes

   Shared bathrooms mean carrying everything both ways every day. A caddy that drains is the difference between that being fine and being annoying.

   What to check before you choose. Check it has drainage holes and a handle that carries when full. Quick-dry material beats fabric.

   famichan Portable Mesh Shower Caddy, Gym Travel Camp Dorm Room Essentials for College Student BCheck price on Amazon paid linkfamichan Mesh Shower Caddy Portable with Drawstring, Dorm Room Essentials for College Students Check price on Amazon paid linkYASONIC Mesh Shower Caddy Portable for Dorm College Room Essentials, 8-Pocket Large Shower Bag Check price on Amazon paid link

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3. 03 of 05
   I already have this

   A surge protector with a long cord

   Dorm rooms have two outlets in the wrong place. A long cord is what makes the desk usable rather than the bed being the only place to charge anything.

   What to check before you choose. Check the length in feet, and check whether your building bans extension leads - many do, and many allow a surge protector instead.

   Bawmwim Surge Protector Power Strip, 8 Outlets(1850W/15A/14AWG), 6 USB Charging Ports(2 USB C),Check price on Amazon paid linkSurge Protector Power Strip 4800J, LeZone 10Ft Long Extension Cord Flat Plug, 12 Outlets 2 USB Check price on Amazon paid linkExtension Cord 15 Ft, Flat Plug Surge Protector Power Strip 15 Ft Long Cord | Long Extension CoCheck price on Amazon paid link

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4. 04 of 05
   I already have this

   Under-bed storage that fits

   A dorm room is short of floor and long on under-bed. That space is most of your storage, and it needs boxes with lids to be usable.

   What to check before you choose. Measure the clearance under the bed before buying. Check for wheels if the bed is low and the box is going in and out often.

   Rubbermaid Cleverstore 17 Qt Clear Storage Bins with Lids, 6-Pack, Stackable, BPA-Free, Made inCheck price on Amazon paid linkRubbermaid 68 Quart Under the Bed Low Profile Storage Boxes with Dual Hinged Lids and Easy RollCheck price on Amazon paid linkBudding Joy 90L Under Bed Storage Containers, 4 Pack Closet Organizers Grey | Foldable underbedCheck price on Amazon paid link

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5. 05 of 05
   I already have this

   A small fan

   A lot of dorms have no air conditioning and windows that barely open. Air moving is the single biggest comfort difference in a small hot room.

   What to check before you choose. Check whether a clip-on or a tower suits the space, and look at the noise rating if you sleep light.

   Genesis 6-Inch Clip Convertible Table-Top & Clip Fan Two Quiet Speeds - Ideal For The Home, OffCheck price on Amazon paid linkHurricane Classic Clip Fan with Tilt, 2 Speeds, White, 6in | Portable Mini Desk Table Fan for HCheck price on Amazon paid linkBESKAR USB Clip on Fan, Portable Small Desk Fan with Cord Powered | 3 Speeds Strong Airflow, StCheck price on Amazon paid link

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