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What to pack for a PG: the honest checklist
Documents: ID, college/office ID, passport photos, rental terms.Bedding: one bedsheet set, pillow cover, light blanket.Storage: a small lock, hangers, a foldable organiser.Tech: extension board, phone charger, earphones,...
CoShelters Editorial12 Nov 2026 · 1 min read
- Documents: ID, college/office ID, passport photos, rental terms.
- Bedding: one bedsheet set, pillow cover, light blanket.
- Storage: a small lock, hangers, a foldable organiser.
- Tech: extension board, phone charger, earphones, power bank.
- Health: basic medicines, sanitiser, a reusable bottle.
- Comfort: slippers, eye mask, a photo from home.
Skip: heavy appliances (most PGs don't allow them), too many clothes, and anything you'd be heartbroken to lose.
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