List of Items to Pack

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List of Items to Pack USA Flight Travel

Dress/Clothes

Jeans 3-4 IndiaT-Shirts 10+ India

Shirt Casual 3-4 India I like Tshirts more than shirts. So, less number of shirts.Shirt Formal 2 India

Suit/Coat 1 India Coat and Suit are expensive in U.S. compared toIndiaShorts/ 3/4ths 5+ IndiaPants 2-3 India I dont like to wear pantsJ. I will go with JeansBelts 2 India Leather is expensive in U.S.Formal Shoe 1 Pair India

Winter Wear U.S. Dont buy winter wear in India. Sweater, Jackets,are cheap during sale.

Leather JacketI usually dont recommend anyone to buy leather

jacket. Its expensive in U.S. but you can find goodwinter jacket for $15 to $75.

Sports Shoes + Socks1 Pair +Few U.S.

Nike, Adidas, Rebook.. are cheap. I got Adidas for $18; Socks are very cheap.

Sandals 1 Pair India Its cheap here, but you will need it when you reachhere.Wallet 1 India Get new one before you come

Personal Care

Hangers No U.S. Dont water your suitcase weight carrying hangers.You will get 13 Hangers for $1 form Walmart

Tooth Brush 2 IndiaShaving Kit 1 India Bring what you are using nowAfter Shave 1 India Bring what you are using now, if not buy in USSoap 1 U.S. One soap to use first few days.

Wash Detergent U.S. Please dont carry detergents from India. You arewasting your space/weight.Combs 1 or 2 India

Hair Oil50 to200ml India Pack it well, so it doesnt leak.

Nail cutter 1 India Pack in Check-In BagSmall scissors 1 India Pack in Check-In BagSafety pin bunch. Mini-sewing kit with somebuttons

No I have never used it nor my friends. If dress is torn,you donate it.

Shampoo No USA Get it in USA. Avoid any cosmetics product. Cheap


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and saves weight.

Towels 2-3 India Turkey Towels will be heavy, so get 1 of that and 2towels light in weight.Napkin/Hand Kerchiefs 6-10 India Depending on your need.

Perfume Deodrant 1 India You can get it here for cheap after you run out.Tooth Paste 1 India Get small one. Same Colgate, Close-up is available, but it will taste different.Mirror Yes India You can carry small mirror Razor Blades Few USA Shaving kit is cheap.

Blanket 1-2 IndiaGet weightless bed spread. You can get Comforter or Plush blankets in U.S. Its will cost around $15 inWalmart.

Pillow U.S. Pillow costs $4 in Walmart

Songs CD No You can download it here, dont waster you weight.

Back Pack Yes India Get a get back pack that is definitely needed to cry book to college. Dont forget to get one.

Alarm Clock Yes/No If you are bringing your cell phone, you will notneed one.

Cell Phone Yes You will get free cell phone with phone plan.iPhone cost $199 + monthly charge around $50Pen, Pencil, Glue, CelloTape..

Few Get some pen, pencil, highlighter, but you can findthem in plenty here.

CalculatorI got one, but never used it. Depending on your course of study you might need.

Kitchen/Cooking

Pressure Cooker 1 (3 to 7liters) IndiaDont forget to bring pressure cooker, also get extraweight, valve.

Indian Masala/Spices India Try to get as much as possible. Masala items areavailable, but doesnt give same taste as moms food.

Rice, Dhal, .. U.S.Dont carry any rice or other dhal items. Itsavailable here in Indian store.

Frying Pans.. You can get one ore 2 pans that are light in weight.Set of pan cost $30.Serrated Knife 2 One small and one large.Spoon, Fork U.S. Spoons, forks are cheapVegetable CuttingBoard

U.S. Its additional weight.

Cups and Bowls U.S. Get one or 2 small bowls, but not many.

Plates. U.S. Plates will be used in Microwave. You can bring 1 plate, but dont bring more than one.Peeler 1 IndiaInstant Food Packets Few India Carry few packets of Instant food items, that will


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(Noodles)come in handy for first few days, till you get settledin the apartment.

Elachi,Clove,Cinnamon,

Few India Available in Indian Grocery Store in USA

Garam Masala Small pack India Available in Indian Grocery Store in USA

Chilli Powder 1-2 kgs India Available in Indian Grocery Store in USAMedical Files/Medicines

Fever/Cold Tablets20 to 30Tablets India

Tylenol for Fever cost about $4. You can buy in any pharmacy or walmart.

Eye Glass/ Contact Lens 2 Pairs India

Eye Glasses are very very expensive here. With EyeInsurance I paid $225 for one eye glass. Samewould have cost Rs4,000 in India. So, if youwearing glasses make sure you get atleast 2additional pair.

Please dont not pack the following items to USA flight travel. You are wasting your luggagespace.

Tamarind PasteGlass (Mirror)Dal and FloursPencil BoxInk Pen

Heavy Winter JacketsPlain RiceLots of Books

Also I have tried to cover the differences in individual eating habits, because despite having agood hold on cooking, I brought lots of Spices which I rarely use. I should bring it to everyonesnotice; due to enormous work pressure in US, least time is devoted to cooking.

Indian food which takes little longer to cook than soups, pasta, noodles, burgers and sandwiches will soon be out-listed from the weekdays menu. However, in the weekends Indian food remainsto be the favorite choice of Indians as well as Americans.

Note : This list is pasted as-is and in coming week, this list will be updated.

Gals readingthis list, if youd like to improve on it, send an email or add a comment.


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List of things to Pack to US

Group Item Quantity Comment

Stationery Mechanical pencil 3-Feb0.5 mm is available in India but try getting0.7 mm as it is extensively available in US

although 0.5 mm is also available

Pencil Eraser 3-Feb I dont like erasers found here. You mightlike itStapler 1

Stapler pins1-2 boxes(wholeyear)

Stapler pins here are giant sized. I like thecute Indian size.

Cello tape withcutter stand 2-Jan

I brought it without the cutter and alwayswish to buy the cutter stand. I use cello tapevery often. Also to pack sandwiches.

Pens 1 pack (12) Not much writing here. Also stationery itemsare free. No need to bring many pens. Notebooks Nil Buy from here

Files and folders 5-Apr You will still have to buy. Do not bring 2 pinfiles. 3-pin files are used here

Pages FewA4 size paper is not used in US. The USletter size paper will be used for submittingassignments.

Markers and

colored pens

Bring themif you usethem

Expensive here

Year planner Highly requiredUtensils Pressure cooker 1 Mandatory

Extra valves, ringsand whistles 4

Do not avoid bringing it. I know a friendwho cannot use his pressure cooker as itsvalve is not working and it is not found inUS.

Pans and pots 2 You can avoid bringing it. Its not veryexpensive in Walmart

Spoons 4Its good to bring though not very expensivehere.

Bowls and dishes 1For yourself for the initial days. Later youcan manage to get it for free from Studentassociations

Scissors and knives 1 each Would be fineSpices andcereals Dals 250g each

Bring your favorite dals only. No one cookswhat they dont like.

Hot red chilli powder kg MUST

Green chilli sauce 1 bottle MUSTTurmeric pwdr 250g I dont use it much. Depends on your food


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habit. (100gms is enough) Nutmeg/Jaifal 2hing 1 small pkt I have not usedit yet

Javitri 25g I love biriyani and butter chicken. You might

be using it often.Dalchini 50g Very expensive hereElaichi (bari andchoti) 50g each

Sukhi lal mirch 50g Not very expensive hereBlack pepper corn 250g I am a pepper lover Tej pat 10g Required in cooking almost all Indian mealsDhania pwder and

jeera pwdr 100g each I have used it twice since I hanve been here

Methi dana 10g Makes my dosa batter ferment faster Anice (saunf) depends Depends on the way you use itSabut jeera 250g For whole year

Sambhar powder 100g I dont eat sambhar regularly. Bring more if you love itSalt and sugar NIL No need to bringTandoori chickenmasala 1 pkt

Meat masala 1 pktGaram masala 1 pkt

Eatables Biscuits Needed very much in the initial daysRice 250g Bring itSnacks

Pickles Bring only if you eat them. I have notconsumed pickles since I have been here.Maggi 4 in one Trust me, will be neededKnorr soups Get all your favorite flavorsInstant meals Few You will realize its importance in USPapad Few types You wont get it here.

Clothes jeans 8 Laundry is chargeable and will be done oncein 15 days. So bring clothes for atleast 15-20days

trousers 12 You will end up buying jeans here astrousers cost the same as jeans in USThermocot suit 2sweater 2

shawls 3It is the most comfortable when at home or in University. Also adds style because itsvery expensive here. Starts from $25 here.

Caps/scarfs nil Buy from heremuffler 2 Expensive here


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Indian wear 2 Will be required if you are social. Bring onesari and salwar suit.Skirts 2 I feel much comfortable in skirts

Night dress 4 Very expensive here

Winter jacket 1 Buy it from U.S.Shoes/ sandals Leather shoe/boot 1 You will still have to buycoz we are ladies

snickers 1sandal 1walker 1

Accesories Belt 3 1 leather, 1 cotton and 1 fancy (chain) Nail filer 1Foot scrubber 1Pumic stone/ bodyscrubber 1 Very expensive in US

Nail cutter 1Hair pins/clips 2 setsHair bands/clutcher etc

Bring as many as you can you will still buy. hihihi

Safety pins 2 sets Safety pins in US are different in sizeHanky 12-Jun

Socks 5, 2 woolen I dont like wearing socks but I have to as Ifeel cold

Stockings 4 Indian size is difficult to get. Best ones for

winter Sanitary napkins For 2-3 monthsWashing soap for clothes 3-Feb Wheel/Rin etc

Washing detergentsachet

2-3 small pkt For home washing of clothes

Cosmetics Moisturizer 1 Bring according to your availability of spaceShampoo 1 small Cheaper in USConditioner 1 small Cheaper in US

Makeup items 1 each Very-very expensive in US

Lipstick As many

Lipsticks are very expensive here. Also youcant try them before buying. You will notfind any moisturizing lipstick like ELLE 18

brand here. Nail polish and nail base Indian ones preferable

Nail polishremover

Small pack of acetone. Get it from pharmacystore in India. Nail polish removers in US arealcohol instead of acetone. Acetone is goodfor nails while alcohol is not.

Lip moisturizer 3 Too expensive in US


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Bathing soap 3

Coconut oil Largecontainer For hairs, very expensive here ( Pack itcarefully so it wont leak)

Mustard oil Small

container Glowing hair and split hair treatment

JeweleryBring matching jewelery as much as you can.Its too expensive here. Nothing less than $5for artificial ones

Purse/Bags handbag 1 For flight purposeBackpack withlaptop space andtrolley

1 We ladies hate carrying. Use the same asyour carry bag.

Electronics CDs/DVDs If you like to listen to Hindi/regionallanguage music. Bring that.

Cell phone handset NiL If you have one and you want to use it, youcan. I am using my Motoming handset fromIndia. It has Us pin point

Pin converter 1

Indian Items with Indian pin point can beused only when converted to US plug point. Igot my electronic Tanpura which neededthat. But it is always good to have one. Younever know you might need it. Most of myIndian friends borrowed it from me.

USB printer port 1 If you are interested to buy a printer. It ismore expensive hereUSB Phone port 1 Cheaper in India

Others Bed sheet 2 Double bed/twin bed (single bed)Towel 2Shoe brush 1Shoe polish 1Pillow cover 1 Large size

AllopathyMedicines

Vitamin tablet withmore than 5mgMagnesium

2 strip Will help you feel little less pain. Only for ladies.

Antiseptic cream 1 sofframycinAntihistaminecream 1

Antiallergy, can use after any bug bite for relief.

Pain relievingcream 1 Eg volini

Voveran 1 strip fever Antibiotic tablet(broad spectrum) 1-2 strip

5-6 courses, mainly it should be effectiveagainst cold and throat infection

Pain-killer 1 stripBandages 4-Mar Anti-diarrhoeic 1 strip Eg metrogyl


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Seven seas (VitE) 1 bottle For good glowing skin, very expensive in USHomeopathymedicines Kali mur 12 X 1 bottle Liver

Glonoine 200 1 bottle Sun stroke, can be taken before going to sun

Rhus tox-200 1 bottle After getting drenched, prevents cold, alsoafter exposed to snowBorax-30 1 bottle Acne

Sepia-30 1 bottle Leucorrhoea and anemia. To be taken in themorning.

Arnica-200 1 bottle Antitetanus effect after wound. To be takenwithin 24 hours after wound.Cold treatment(2 weeks or tillcold persists)

1 Belladona- 1 bottle Once in a day, every night before sleeping2 Bryonia-200 1 bottle 3 times a day3 Hepar Sulph-200 1 bottle Once in a week

4 Phytolacca-200 1 bottle Once in a day, every morning before eatinganything

Cramp or Mildfracturetreatment

Black board Chalk,turmeric powder and mustard oil

Soak chalk in water till it makes a paste. Addturmeric powder and mustard oil, heat tillcolor changes. Apply warm on affected area.It relieves pain and heals wounds.

Thanks to Anu for taking time to prepare this list. Many would appreciate your effort (especially

women).

Not every items listed above is must. You pretty much can get everything in U.S. but try to have apriority list and get those items. Again, remember this, you can get all the items listed above inU.S. but for a student it will initially look expensive.

Winter clothes, try to buy from here. Winter cloths from India will not be of much help for weather here. If you have additional student travel tips, share it with us.

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