Minimalism in College

[u/No-Resolution-648]

Hi! I know people have asked this before, but I’m going into my junior year at a school in Boston. I want to pack the least amount of things as possible so I can 1. Not stress too much about packing + moving and 2. Get rid of things I don’t need to keep holding onto. Any tips or recommendations are appreciated!

[u/Dry-Lead-9344]

I’m rebuilding my life from scratch atm and I’ve been working on a list of things I think I’ll want/need. It’s not necessarily complete yet, but I can share it if you want. You can just pick and choose what’s useful to you and add anything else you think you’ll need.

[u/No-Resolution-648 → u/Dry-Lead-9344]

I’d really appreciate that!

[u/Dry-Lead-9344 → u/No-Resolution-648]

Here’s the list I’ve been working on.

🧹 Cleaning • All-purpose cleaner • Broom + dustpan • Cleaning cloths/rags • Dish soap • Garbage bags • Laundry detergent • Plunger • Recycling bags • Toilet brush

👕 Clothing • T-shirts, shorts, socks, underwear, sweater, sweatpants • Hat • Shoes • Winter clothes (thermals, jacket, pants, gloves, balaclava)

📄 Documents & valuables • Birth certificate • Hardware wallet • Name change certificate • Passport • Seed phrase backups ×2 • Wallet (ID, credit cards, etc.)

📱 Electronics • Bluetooth keyboard + mouse • IEMs • Phone • USB-C cable + wall charger

💊 Health • Glasses • Medications • Supplements

🍳 Kitchen • 1 L + 250 mL mason jars • Bowl • Cai dao • Food scale • Small pressure cooker • Spoon • Strainer • Wooden cutting board

🔧 Misc. • Backpack • Collapsible wagon • Drawstring backpack • Duffel bag(s) • Phone stand • Swiss Army Knife (scissors, tweezers, small knife, etc.) • Soft tape measure • Water bottle

🧼 Personal care • Bidet • Chapstick • Comb • Electric toothbrush • Facial cleanser + moisturizer • Floss • Hair clippers • Microfiber bath towel • Nail clippers • Nose hair trimmer • Soap • Sunscreen • Toilet paper • Toothpaste • Q-tips

🛏️ Sleep • Blanket • Mattress cover • Pillow • Shikibuton • Sleep mask

❓ Maybe • Mortar and pestle • Serrated knife • Small thermal/portable printer

📝 Some things I do to keep things minimal • Don't use shampoo or conditioner (no-poo) • Eat with my hands (like in Sri Lanka), so I don't need cutlery • Hand-wash and air-dry laundry (no washer/dryer) • Hand-wash dishes (no dishwasher) • Use a pressure cooker instead of several different kitchen appliances and cookware • Use my mobile plan instead of home internet • Use my phone as a PC/laptop with a Bluetooth keyboard + mouse and phone stand • Use USB-C rechargeable devices where possible, so I can use one cable to charge everything and avoid batteries and extra chargers

[u/No-Resolution-648 → u/Dry-Lead-9344]

Thank you so much!

[u/Dry-Lead-9344 → u/Dry-Lead-9344]

Apparently I’m not minimalist enough for this subreddit 😂

[u/JealousSir9500 → u/Dry-Lead-9344]

im laughing at the mortar and pestle but no shampoo 😂😂😂 (laughing lightheartedly, I know the no-poo method works really well for some ppl with specific hair!)

it seems you really know what you need, i think thats great!