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How to Pack an Off-to-College Toolbox

Make Sure They're Ready for Anything

Back-to-school shopping is definitely amped up when college is the destination, and amid all the linens, dorm decor and study supplies, your student should have a trustworthy tool kit. 

Freshmen will feel much more at home away from home knowing they’re armed for just about any fix they can get into, and upperclassmen who have already learned the hard way will appreciate an organized arsenal of gear with their very own college toolbox. 

So, here’s a recommended off-to-college toolbox packing list for the dorm room DIYer.

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