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College move-in bags for dorms

Dorm move-in,
minus the boxes.

Moving your kid to college? Pack their whole room into a few 24-gallon zip-top bags, carry it all up from the car, and fold the bags flat for the semester.

  • 24 gal · 27×14×15″
  • Glossy laminated woven PE
  • Folds to 10×7.1″
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For parents

Move-in day, in three trips — not thirty.

You've got one car, one elevator line, and a few hours before orientation. Here's how families use CasaBella bags to keep the day calm.

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Close photo of a Barbie pink CasaBella bag

Pack at home, by category

One bag per category — bedding, clothes, bath, desk. Write it on the tag card so unpacking goes straight to the right spot.

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CasaBella bags loaded for a car

Load the car, soft-side first

Soft bags squeeze around the mini-fridge and lamp. The fully open top means nothing gets buried.

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CasaBella bag carried by the wrap-around handles

Carry up, unpack, fold flat

Wrap-around handles for the stairs or the elevator line. Empty bags fold to 10 × 7.1″ and slide into a drawer or closet.

Carrying tip: for stairs, pack lighter (bedding and clothes) and lift with both handles together. Bags are designed to support over 50 lb, but lighter is easier on move-in day. TODO: 50 lb is design guidance, not a finished lab report.

Free download

The dorm packing checklist

TODO · sample plan

A 4-bag plan for a typical double room. The full printable version adds a move-in day timeline.

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Bag 1 · Bedding
Twin XL sheets ×2, comforter, mattress topper, pillows
2
Bag 2 · Clothes
Hanging clothes (on hangers), jeans, sweaters, shoes
3
Bag 3 · Bath & laundry
Towels, shower caddy, robe, laundry detergent pods
4
Bag 4 · Desk & decor
Lamp, extension cord, string lights, photos, rug
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The Dorm Bundle

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Best for a dorm room

Enough for a 4-bag pack-out + 2 spare for move-out

6-Pack · Barbie Pink

$59.99
$10.00 / bag · save 33%
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Diagram of a cobalt blue CasaBella bag labeled 27 inches long, 14 inches wide, and 15 inches high

Will it fit?

Sized for dorm life.

27″
long
14″
wide
15″
tall (packed)
  • Packed, it needs about 15″ of clearance — many dorm beds can be lofted or raised higher than that. Measure your student's bed first. TODO · to verify
  • Empty, it folds to 10 × 7.1″ — small enough for a drawer or closet shelf.
  • A twin XL comforter set is the pack we expect in one bag. TODO · to verify

College move-in FAQ

Parents ask us.

A packed bag is 27″ × 14″ × 15″, so it needs at least 15″ of clearance. Many residence halls offer adjustable or loftable beds — check your student's housing page and measure before move-in. TODO · to verify

Related packing guides

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Move-in day is coming

Pack the dorm in an afternoon.

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