As basic a college supply as a tote bag is, you'll need at least a couple when it comes to dorm move-in day. Tote bags like this College Carrier Bag - Black are great for carrying your dorm room supplies since bags by their nature aren't rigid. They can be crammed to hold all those clothes for college and your large stock of dorm stuff! Cheap tote bags are also ideal for carrying any oblong, or otherwise awkwardly shaped college supplies like small lamps and other dorm items—suitcases and dorm trunks are just too rigid to shape up.
A tote bag for college isn't limited to use on move-in day and move-out day, of course. Heading off to the gym? You've got a gym bag all set to go. You can bet your parents will be missing you, so if you're heading home for the weekend, this college bag is perfect for short trips. Carrying a college backpack around your campus can put strain on your back as well, so switch things up and use a tote bag for your school supplies and other college stuff.