The carry baggage is the biggest problem while coming to U.S. What to carry? How much to carry? Do I carry more woolen clothes 'cause its cold out there? Well, we all think, it depends!!
Don't carry too many heavy utensils, cooker etc. You can buy most of the utensils there. They are not costly and you don't have to carry much. You can carry some spices with you if you want to, 'cause after going there you may start missing the Indian food taste. Make sure you get a cooker though, if you need one, because, they can get expensive in the U.S. .
Bring atleast one pair of formal suit, you will require that for job interviews. Don't carry too many warm clothes (unless you are going there in winter), or sports shoes etc. It would be better if you buy them after going there. That way you can buy the latest style. But you should carry leather shoes from India , since leather items are costly in the U.S. Rest, it all depends on you and your needs!!
Clothings
Usually clothes are machine washed once a week (Laundromat) - hence one week supply of clothes (+ one week backup) is needed. Get all clothes little loose - clothes may shrink in machine wash & you will probably grow fatter.
• 14-15 sets of undergarments, socks, handkerchiefs
• towels, napkins
• Casuals: jeans (at least 4-6), T-shirts/sweats (6 or more), shorts ( for
Outdoor, indoor and sports use)
• 5 sets of good shirts, pants
• a good swimming trunk + few shorts
• a tie + 1-2 leather belts
• 3-6 ordinary towels (Turkish ones start stinking)
• a bed sheet
• Night wear 2-3 pair
• thermal underwear (2-4)
• extra woolen sweaters
• Formals: One suit
• Ethnic ware: kurta pajama for guys.
• Footwear: shoes, sneakers, leather chappals/sandals/ bathroom slippers
Note:
• Sleeveless woolen sweaters are enough for warm places, woolen socks not recommended if not going to a cold place (checkout weather condition of the place you are going)
• Winter clothing’s: sweaters (pure wool at least 2), windcheaters, mufflers, winter gloves, caps, thermal underwear (if required), gloves, woolen socks, woolen cap, heavy jacket.
• Wear your shoes to save space in the box. If needed buy only
• Leather shoes (other types of shoes are cheap in US). For some weather Conditions Indian leather shoes may crack.
• Don't worry yourself if you can't bring any of the stuff listed above - most of them are available pretty cheap in the US (made in China). Exceptions are leather goods, formal wear.
Kitchen Equipments
• Kitchen napkin x 2 scrubber
• Frying pan
• Pressure cooker with spare gasket and spare valve
• "sandshi" ( a pair of tongs used to lift an utensil)
• Saucepans (nonstick, at least 2)
• Lids
• Rolling pin
• Zaara
• Plates, "katoris", bowls, glasses/mugs (one or two each)
• Forks, spoons, knives, teaspoons
• Serving spoons
• Potato peeler
• Spatula
• "kadhai"
• Cutting knife
• Cutting pad
• Melamine bowls suitable for use with microwave oven
• A dabba/containers
• A small stainless steel oil container
• A small container for serving ghee (if required)
• Can opener, bottle opener (if required).
Food spices
As per your home usage and mom's advise.
Some suggestions are papad, pickles (make sure they are packed in leakproof packing)
dhania powder, chilli powder, haldi, hing, garam masala, mustard seeds,jeera seeds, other home made spices of your own choices
Medicines
All general medicines as suggested by family physician.
Toiletries
• Chap Stick,
• Razor and Blades,
• Tooth paste,
• Tooth brush,
• Tongue cleaner (if you use),
• Soap,
• Shampoo,
• Talcum powder,
• Nail cutter,
• Shaving kit,
• Comb,
• Body lotions,
• Face pack,
• Face wash,
• Deodorant,
• Cold cream,
NOTE:
You can get it all here, but bring some so don’t have to go for shopping as soon as you arrive.
Other small tools and accessories
• Screwdriver
• A pair of scissors
• Safety pins
• Sewing threads (white, black, and grey)
• Needles
• Buttons for shirts and pants
• Pencil cells (for mp3 player, camera, and alarm clock)
• Alarm clock
• Coat hangers
• Shoe brush
• Shoe polish
Bed Linens
• Blanket,
• Bedspreads
• Bed sheets (double bed size- 2 no)
• Pillow covers (big largest size available) - 2 no)
Study Materials
• Books which you feel you should have (try to carry Indian editions as US
• Editions are expensive)
• CDs of software required for your profession
• Calculator
• Micro tip
• Pencils
• Refills for the same
• Good pens
• Eraser
• Stapler and staples
• Cello tape
• Drawing accessories if required or other equipment required for your profession.
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