(2 x 23 Kgs + 8 Kgs) List of Things to pack for U.S.
June 29, 2008 by Raghuram
I have created list of items to carry for students who are traveling for first time. I did search for list of items to carry form different Indian Students Association’s website, but its not updated to clearly say what things to buy in U.S. and in India.
If you have specific questions about items not listed here, write a comment to this article, I will update the list. I would appreciate if you can ask you friends who are preparing for the trip to U.S. to look at this list. Also, I would like to hear your feedback on this list( Pen down few lines in comments )
I will be updating this list frequently for next few days. Its not complete yet, but it will give you an idea of what to buy and what not to buy when coming here for First time.
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Dress/Clothes |
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Jeans |
3-4 |
India |
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T-Shirts |
10+ |
India |
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Shirt - Casual |
3-4 |
India |
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Shirt – Formal |
2 |
India |
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Suit/Coat |
1 |
India |
Coat and Suit are expensive in U.S. compared to India |
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Shorts/ 3/4ths |
5+ |
India |
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Pants |
2-3 |
India |
I don’t like to wear pantsJ. I will go with Jeans |
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Belts |
2 |
India |
Leather is expensive in U.S. |
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Formal Shoe |
1 Pair |
India |
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Winter Wear |
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U.S. |
Don’t buy lots of sweater, wind fleece, wind cheater,. Other winter wear from India. It’s better to get it from here. |
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Leather Jacket |
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I usually don’t recommend anyone to buy leather jacket. Its expensive here, but you can find good winter jacket depending on where you live from $15 to $200. |
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Sports Shoes |
1 Pair |
U.S. |
Nike, Adidas, .. are cheap here |
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Sandals |
1 Pair |
India |
Its cheap here, but you will need it when you reach here. |
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Wallet |
1 |
India |
Get new one before you come |
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Personal Care |
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Hangers |
No |
U.S.
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Don’t water your suitcase weight carrying hangers. You will get 13 Hangers for $1 form Walmart |
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ToothBrush |
2 |
India |
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Shaving Kit |
1 |
India |
Bring what you are using now |
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After Shave |
1 |
India |
Bring what you are using now. |
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Soap |
1 |
U.S. |
One soap to use first few days |
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Wash Detergent |
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U.S. |
Please don’t carry detergents from India. You are wasting your space/weight. |
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Combs |
1 or 2 |
India |
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Hair Oil |
50 to 200ml |
India |
Pack it well, so it doesn’t leak. |
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Nail cutter |
1 |
India |
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Small scissors |
1 |
India |
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Safety pin bunch. Mini-sewing kit with some buttons |
No |
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Every List you see will ask you to get these items, I have never used it nor my friends in last 5 years. So, don’t get it. |
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Shampoo |
No |
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Get it here. |
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Towels |
2-3 |
India |
Turkey Towels will be heavy, so get 1 of that and 2 towels light in weight. |
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Napkin/Hand Kerchiefs |
6-10 |
India |
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Perfume |
1-2 |
India |
You can get it here, but try to avoid spending for first 3-6 months. You will get same Axe that you get in India. |
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Tooth Paste |
1 |
India |
Get small one, it will save you weight and you can get it here. Same Colgate, Close-up is available, but it will taste different. |
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Mirror |
Yes |
India |
You can carry small mirror |
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Razor Blades |
Few |
India |
Its bit expensive here. |
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Blanket |
1-2 |
India |
Get weightless bed spread. You can get Comforter (think blankets) here in U.S. Its will cost around $15 in Walmart. |
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Pillow |
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U.S. |
Pillow costs $3 in Walmart |
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Songs CD |
No |
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You can download it here, don’t waster you weight. |
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Back Pack |
Yes |
India |
Get a get back pack that is definitely needed to cry book to college. Don’t forget to get one. |
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Alarm Clock |
Yes/No |
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If you are bringing your cell phone, you will not need one. |
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Cell Phone |
Yes |
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You can bring the handset you have, but make you get the pin converter. Usually, chargers will support 110 to 240v, so no need to buy new charger. |
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Pen, Pencil, Glue, Cello Tape.. |
Few |
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Get some pen, pencil, highlighter, but you can find them in plenty here. |
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Calculator |
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I got one, but never used it. Depending on your course of study, decide. If you coming for Computer Science, Biotechnology , its of no need. |
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Kitchen/Cooking |
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Pressure Cooker |
1( 3 Liters to 7 liters) |
India |
Don’t forget to bring pressure cooker, also get extra weight, valve. |
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Indian Masala/Spices |
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India |
Try to get as much as possible. Masala items are expensive for student’s lifestyle. |
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Rice, Dhal, .. |
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U.S. |
Don’t carry any rice or other dhal items. It’s available here in Indian store. |
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Frying Pans.. |
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You can get one ore 2 pans that are light in weight. |
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Serrated Knife |
2 |
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One small and one large. |
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Spoon, Fork |
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U.S. |
Spoons, forks are cheap |
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Vegetable Cutting Board |
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U.S. |
Its additional weight. |
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Cups and Bowls |
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U.S. |
Get one or 2 small bowls, but not many. |
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Plates. |
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