{"id":652,"date":"2019-12-13T09:52:20","date_gmt":"2019-12-13T09:52:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esrgear.com\/blog\/?p=652"},"modified":"2019-12-13T10:07:07","modified_gmt":"2019-12-13T10:07:07","slug":"back-to-school-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devtest.esrgear.com\/blog\/back-to-school-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"ESR\u2019s 2019 Back to School Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"

Take a look at our\u00a0back to school checklist<\/strong>\u00a0to see what you still need to shop for! Includes phone cases, screen protectors, earphones, and more. Right now get up to 40% off!<\/em><\/p>\n

As summer draws to a close, it\u2019s time to start thinking about what you\u2019ll need for the coming semester. Whether you\u2019re living on or off-campus, or whether you\u2019re a fresh-faced freshman or a senior who\u2019s been around the block, our Back to School Checklist will help you make sure you and your devices are ready for anything. An ESR accessory also makes for a great gift, if you\u2019re looking to get in good with a new roommate or a tough RA. Whoever you\u2019re buying for, don\u2019t forget to register\u00a0here<\/u><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for a\u00a0sitewide 20% student discount!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Back to School Checklist<\/strong>: Take a look at the list above to see what you still need to shop for!<\/p>\n

Back to School Bundles: Get up to 40% Off<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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If you\u2019re an art major with an iPad, or if you just like drawing in your free time, the\u00a0Digital Artist Bundle<\/strong><\/u><\/a> is an ideal starting point for getting into digital art. It contains our Digital Stylus for Touch Screen Devices and Paper-Like Screen Protector for iPad mini 4\/5. The Digital Stylus is a capacitive stylus with an ultra-fine 1.44 mm tip, allowing for precise and fluid strokes. It works with pretty much any device with a capacitive touch screen, which includes virtually all smartphones and tablets, as well as many laptops. The Paper-Like Screen Protector, like its name implies, is a PET film with a specially-treated surface that simulates the feeling of writing or drawing on paper. The one included in the bundle is specifically for the iPad mini 4 & 5, but it\u2019s also available for the other iPad models if you\u2019re looking to buy it separately. By using these two products together, drawing on your iPad screen will feel almost exactly like drawing in a notebook or sketchbook.<\/p>\n

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When you\u2019re in college, it\u2019s way easier to live a sedentary lifestyle than an active one, so if you\u2019re looking to stay healthy, you\u2019ll need all the help you can get. Whether \u201cexercise\u201d to you means lifting at the gym or jogging in the park, it\u2019s important to remember to come prepared and stay hydrated. That\u2019s why our\u00a0Fitness Bundle<\/strong><\/u><\/a>\u00a0includes an ESR\u00a0Running Belt Waist Pack<\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0VOKKA<\/strong>\u00a0Sports Water Bottle<\/strong>. The Running Belt Waist Pack is a secure & lightweight waist belt with zippered pockets for your keys, cards, cash, and even phone. There\u2019s even a small opening for threading your headphones through, so you can listen to music while your phone sits safely in its pocket. The Sports Water Bottle is a large, easy-to-operate water bottle with time markers on the side to help you track your hydration throughout the day. Its leakproof lid can be opened or closed with one hand, and it comes with a carrying strap, so you won\u2019t have to stop to rehydrate. Right now, we\u2019re offering\u00a0up to 40% off<\/strong> on all our back-to-school bundles, which you can also combine with the 20% student discount!<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re looking for other bundle deals, you can also check out our\u00a0Fast Wireless Charging Bundle<\/strong><\/u><\/a>, which contains a 7.5W\/10W Wireless Charger, a 30W PD Wall Charger, and a 1.8m\/6ft USB-C to USB-C 2.0 Cable. Our\u00a0Galaxy S10 Full-Coverage Protection Bundle<\/strong><\/u><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0iPad mini 5 2019 Full-Coverage Protection Bundle<\/strong><\/u><\/a>\u00a0both contain a case and screen protector for their respective devices, allowing you to keep them protected in both the front and back.<\/p>\n

Campus Essentials<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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Bringing your own car to campus has a ton of advantages, but it\u2019s important that you drive carefully. Safety is always the top priority on the road, and one of the easiest ways to be unsafe is to fiddle around with your phone while you\u2019re behind the wheel. The ultra-intuitive and easy-to-use design of the\u00a0Gravity Car Phone Holder<\/strong><\/u><\/a> allow you to securely mount your phone on the dash without taking your eyes off the road. For emergency situations, you\u2019ll also want to keep a\u00a0Handheld Flashlight<\/strong><\/u><\/a>\u00a0in your glovebox. If your vehicle were to break down at night while you\u2019re on a road trip with friends or driving home to see your parents, a good flashlight can be the difference between a minor delay and having to call roadside assistance. This 1000-lumen flashlight can easily illuminate an object up to 500 feet away and can switch between 5 light modes: bright, normal, soft, strobe, and SOS. All this is packed in a flashlight smaller than an iPhone XS. In addition, the reinforced head allows you to use the flashlight to break glass or in self-defense in emergency situations. Don\u2019t forget to\u00a0register<\/strong><\/u><\/a>\u00a0as a student to get\u00a020% off\u00a0<\/strong>these products or any other product on the ESR website!<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re a senior, you may not care enough to go through the trouble of putting on makeup every morning before class. The ESR7Gears\u00a0LED Vanity Mirror<\/strong><\/u><\/a>, however, can make your morning makeup routine a breeze. With a panel of 72 LEDs and three lighting modes, you\u2019ll not only have fantastic lighting; you\u2019ll be able to prepare for any occasion.<\/p>\n

While you\u2019re putting on makeup, or really whenever you\u2019re doing something that requires both hands, you\u2019ll still be able to use your phone with the\u00a0Flexible Phone Stand<\/strong><\/u><\/a>. Like a third arm, the Flexible Phone Stand holds your phone or tablet securely and can be adjusted to an incredible degree. It\u2019s compatible with most devices, from phones to tablets to the Nintendo Switch.<\/p>\n

For all-nighters studying at the library, you\u2019ll want to be mindful of your sitting posture. Poor posture can lead to slouching and neck\/back pain if you\u2019re not careful. One of the best ways to avoid this is with the\u00a0Posture Corrector<\/strong><\/u><\/a>, which gently pushes back your shoulders and reminds you to stand straight. Even wearing it just 20 minutes a day during exam week can make a huge difference.<\/p>\n

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Your most important companion throughout your university years will most likely be your phone. In addition to keeping it safe with\u00a0protective cases<\/strong>\u00a0and screen protectors<\/strong>, which is a must, a good\u00a0Wireless Charger Stand<\/strong><\/u><\/a> will also make your life so much easier. Unlike a wireless charging pad, a wireless charging stand allows you to charge and use your phone at the same time. It\u2019s also sleep-friendly, with a specially designed indicator light that\u2019s bright enough to be seen during the daytime and soft enough to not interrupt your precious sleep.<\/p>\n

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As a university student, you\u2019ll have to keep track of coursework for a number of different classes simultaneously. It can be hard to stay organized with all these things to keep track of. While we don\u2019t make any software ourselves, we do have a number of recommendations that might make your academic life significantly easier.<\/p>\n

Evernote \u2013 Android\/iOS\/Windows\/macOS, Free (Premium Version Available)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Evernote is the kind of do-it-all notetaking program that you\u2019ll need for the wide variety of challenges you\u2019ll face as a student. The free version of Evernote allows you to take notes, organize them, store them on the cloud, and more.<\/p>\n

XMind \u2013 Android\/iOS\/Windows\/macOS\/Linux, US$34.99 per year for students<\/strong><\/p>\n

Have a huge paper or project coming up and don\u2019t know where to start? XMind is a powerful brainstorming and mind-mapping tool that lets you organize your thoughts in a visual and intuitive way. You\u2019ll need to pay, but with a valid student ID, you\u2019ll be able to take advantage of their special academia discount.<\/p>\n

Dropbox \u2013 Android\/iOS\/Windows\/macOS\/Linux, US$12.50 per month<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dropbox is probably the biggest name in cloud storage right now, and a fantastic boon to any group project. A standard account costs $12.50 a month for 3 users, but they also offer a 30-day free trial, so you try before you buy.<\/p>\n

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