Whether you are a Whether you’re entering your freshman year or heading back to college, choosing the right gear for college can be difficult. On one hand, you want to have quality gear that won’t let you down on midterms. On the other hand, the inevitability of Crushing debt are coming up in the next few years, so it is a good idea to be frugal whenever possible.
This guide is full of all What you might need: An affordable (but capable) laptop, a versatile backpack, coffee equipment, audio devices, and fun tech to make dorm life more bearable. You don’t need every item on this list, so only spend on what you think is necessary.
Updated August 2024: We’ve added new products for the new school year.
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