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Whether you are an incoming freshman or a rising senior, getting ready to head back to campus requires a good amount of preparation and shopping. Luckily, Amazon has a whole section dedicated to highlighting best-selling and top-rated products customers love. There is a page specifically for college essentials, stocked with useful and innovative products that will help you take on the school year — like storage ottomans, multi-outlet power strips, and even a popular air fryer.
You can shop all your dorm-room must haves, including cute furniture for small spaces. We uncovered a bedside shelf that’s the perfect solution for dorms that aren’t large enough for nightstands. We have organizational and storage items, like a storage ottoman that can double as a reversible table when you need it. For your caffeine needs, we included a compact coffee maker and cold brew maker you’ll come to rely on. If you’re in need of a stylish backpack, we’ve honed in on a purse-backpack hybrid that’s sleek and functional — it even comes with a built-in USB port for convenient charging.
For the best college essentials that Amazon customers can’t stop raving about in their reviews, check out our shopping list ahead. You’ll be campus-ready in no time.
— Additional reporting by Angela Elias