<p>Wow, skieurope, GREAT post. Listen up, everyone. That covers it for long-distance domestic students, too. I don’t have anything to add but to underscore the less-is-more mantra. ChoatieKid takes one large suitcase, one rollerbag, and his backpack to and from school every year. The (minimal) rest is stored over the summer using the school-recommended summer storage vendor. Just pretend you’re packing for a two-week trip to grandma’s and you’ll be fine.</p>