Team Riwaq1 min read
Packing for hostel life is an art: bring enough to be comfortable, not so much that you can't fit it in your room. Here's a field-tested list.
Bedding & comfort
- Bedsheets, a pillow and a pillowcase
- A light blanket or duvet (and a warmer one for winter)
- A small towel and a bath towel
Most hostels — Riwaq included — provide the bed, mattress and storage, so you're bringing the soft layer on top.
Daily essentials
- Toiletries and a wash bag
- A padlock for your personal storage
- A reusable water bottle
- A power extension board (you'll always want more sockets)
Study & work
- Laptop and all its chargers
- A pair of headphones for shared spaces
- Notebooks, pens, and any course materials
The things people forget
- Slippers / sandals for the room and washroom
- A few hangers
- Basic medicines — paracetamol, plasters, anything you take regularly
- Copies of your documents (CNIC, student ID) for registration
- A small first-week snack stash
What you don't need to bring
If your hostel provides furniture, WiFi, hot water and housekeeping, leave the bulky stuff at home. Check what's included first — see our admission checklist for exactly what to bring to Riwaq.
Travel light, settle in fast.
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