With end of Summer quickly approaching, it’s time to start shopping for back to school supplies. Whether you’re in high school, college or grad/professional school, having the right supplies and tools can make a successful school year. Before adding to cart, make a list of what you need or reference school provided lists, and add your own personal items. For ideas on back to school essentials, see the list below.
Owala FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle
Staying hydrated matters – it allows you to concentrate and keeps your energy levels up. The Owala FreeSip is easy to carry in a bag and has a convenient carry loop. It keeps drinks cool for 24 hours and features a leak proof lid. It comes in a ton of colors, so you can hydrate in style.
JanSport Cool Backpack, with 15-inch Laptop Sleeve
A solid backpack is an essential – it has to hold all of your supplies, be comfortable and durable. JanSport makes popular and affordable backpacks for all ages and style preferences. It’s 15 – inch laptop backpack is perfect for high school and college students. It’s ergonomically constructed with S-curve shoulder straps, padded back panel & a web haul handle to keep you comfortable. 2 storage compartments and a water bottle pocket offer plenty of space for everything you have to carry. It comes in a variety of colors and designs so you can be both stylish and practical.
CICIMELON Large Capacity Pen Pencil Case with 4 Compartments
No more rummaging through you bag to find a pen or pencil. Keep your pens, pencils and other supplies organized and in one place with the CICIMELON pencil case. The case can fit up to 100 pencils, sticky notes, erasers, sharpeners and other supplies. It features four compartments – the pencil pouch has 13 slots on both sides, two pockets can be used to hold small items such as pencil sharpeners and erasers. Two large middle Compartments in the middle can accommodate your learning and daily necessities.
Blue Sky 2025-2026 Weekly and Monthly Academic Year Planner
Never forget important deadlines and dates with Blue Sky’s academic planner. It features weekly view pages with ample lined writing space for detailed planning, allowing you to track of your appointments, reminders, ideas and to-do lists every day of the week. The yearly overview includes a list of holidays, reference calendars, contacts pages and extra notes pages. It’s the ideal planner for students and professionals.
Pilot G2 Premium Gel Roller Pens
There’s nothing better than taking notes or writing idea lists with a good pen. Pilot’s G2 gel roller pens glide easily over the page, produce crisp clean lines and have a contoured rubber grip for max comfort. There’s a reason they’re so highly rated and a best seller. Pick up a pack or two for your bag and for at-home use.
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils
It’s important to have several #2 pencils on-hand for tests and the Ticonderoga pre-sharpened pencils are the best. The proprietary graphite formula mined from carefully controlled sources provides extra smooth performance and a thick graphite core delivers broad consistent lines.
Oxford Composition Notebooks
Another must-have for your backpack or locker is composition notebooks. These are essential for some written exams or essays and you don’t want to be caught without them. Keep a few extra for a friend or as backup in case you don’t have time to restock.
SanDisk 128GB Ultra Flair USB 3.0 Flash Drive
Make saving projects and papers easy with a flash drive. Whether you’re working in the library, in class or at home, you can take your work with you without losing anything. The SanDisk 3.0 Drive transfers to drive up to 15 times faster than standard USB 2.0 drives and has password protection for your private files.
Portable Charger Power Bank
If you’re constantly operating on low battery, keeping a portable power bank is a must. The portable charger Aaoyun has a built-in USB-C Cable and dual ports allowing you to charge three devices simultaneously. Universally compatible with iPhone, Samsung, tablets, AirPods, and smartwatches.
Coppertone Sport Sunscreen Spray SPF 50
Sunscreen may be the last thing on your mind as you head back to school, but sun protection is important year-round. It’s likely you’re spending more time outside than you think between walking around campus or practicing sports. A spray on sunscreen with a high SPF such as Coppertone’s Sport sunscreen is ideal for students on-the-go.
Wet Ones Travel Packs Fresh Scent
You never know when you’ll need to freshen up so keep some wipes handy. Wet Ones travel packs will easily fit in your bag and kill 99.99% of germs while leaving skin soft thanks to aloe. They are hypoallergenic and paraben free and won’t leave hands feeling sticky.
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer Travel Size Pump Bottle
Hand washing is important for preventing illness but soap and a sink isn’t always available. A travel size hand sanitizer solves the problem and one squirt Purell’s spray hand sanitizers equals two squirts of other national brands. It outperforms other sanitizers ounce-for-ounce.
Being prepared will set you up for a successful academic year. Don’t forget to pick up some extra supplies like highlighters and page markers. And don’t forget to shop for dorm or apartment decor so you’ll have a comfortable place to study and sleep.