It is always difficult to pack the things inside the luggage bag while traveling. Many of us get confused on the items to carry while traveling. I have gathered the list of things to carry to the USA keeping inside the luggage bag. I have visited several countries including Australia and the USA. From my experience, I have listed out the items that students need to pack while traveling to the United States.

I prepared this list of items to carry by researching with different people along with various blogs.

USA Shopping List of things to Pack to the USA

Clothes and apparel to carry to the USA

  1. Tshirt (round neck) -8
  2. Tshirt (collared) – 3/4
  3. Jeans – 5
  4. Formal shirts -3
  5. Formal trousers -2
  6. Undergarments – 15
  7. Formal suit – 1 complete set
  8. Ties – 2
  9. Shorts- 5/6
  10. Track pants – 2/3
  11. Swimming trunks – 1
  12. Traditional dress (usually needed during your festival time) – 1
  13. Towel
  14. Hand towel
  15. Leather belts – 2/3
  16. Formal leather belts – 2
  17. Formal leather shoes – 1
  18. Casual shoes – 2
  19. Sunglasses – 1 pair (Good branded one.)
  20. Socks – 8
  21. Sweater – 2
  22. Wind-proof jacket – 2
  23. Umbrella (Please buy strong one)
  24. Handkerchiefs- 4
  25. Slippers -1
  26. Bed sheets – 1 (Be careful while buying bed sheet, colors may evade away while washing. So go for good brand. Else you can buy it coming to U.S)
  27. Light blanket -1
  28. Shoe polish – 1 (It would be better if you prefer to solid wax polish. Better not to bring the liquid one.)
  29. Woolen Cap

Personal hygiene products to carry to the USA

  1. Tooth-paste – 2
  2. Tooth-brush – 3
  3. Soap – 3
  4. Shampoo – 2
  5. Shaving materials – 1 (If you use a trimmer, you can bring trimmer.)
  6. Vaseline
  7. Comb
  8. Soap cases – 2
  9. Hair cream – 2
  10. Nail cutter – 1
  11. Deodorant – 1
  12. Sunscreen – 1
  13. Lip care – 3

Utensils to carry to the USA

  1. Pressure cooker – 1
  2. pan – 1
  3. Spoon – 2
  4. Plate – 1

Food items to carry to the USA

  1. Wai-Wai noodles – 10/12
  2. Pickles- 2
  3. Snacks- for few initial days

usa shopping list of things to carry for students

Stationery items to carry to the USA

  1. Calculator
  2. Pen
  3. Pencil
  4. Notebook
  5. Sharpeners
  6. Erasers
  7. Staple machine
  8. Keychain
  9. Cello tape
  10. Small ruler
  11. Highlighter
  12. Gum

Medicine to carry to the USA

  1. Common cold- Sinux
  2. A headache – Paracetamol
  3. Body pain – Painkiller
  4. Indigestion, Gastritis
  5.  Allergies
  6. Throat pain
  7. Toothache
  8. Stomach pain
  9. Diarrhea
  10. Vicks
  11. Handiplast

Documents to carry to the USA

  1. Passport
  2. VISA
  3. IDP
  4. I-20
  5. Air ticket
  6. Original mark sheets and degree certificate
  7. Attested mark sheets and degree certificate
  8. Original transcripts and degree certificate
  9. Immunization form (specific to University)
  10. University letters like admit, aid, forms
  11. SEVIS fee receipt
  12. GRE certificate
  13. TOEFL original
  14. Final year project report
  15. Syllabus copies
  16. Recommendation letter

It would be better if you make a 5 to 6 copies of xerox of the documents mentioned above. It will be helpful for a long run.

It is most important to keep your original documents with you at all times in your handbag. It will be better if you keep everything in an organized way so that it need not have to take all items out of searching single thing during travel.

It is important to keep your passport, ticket with you during traveling.