Bear Necessities

This is the Go-​To place for reasonably priced Cornell insignia items. Apparel, mugs, you name it, they have it. Better prices than Cornell campus store, for sure!

Look for the bare necessities
The simple bare necessities
Forget about your worries and your strife
I mean the bare necessities
That’s why a bear can rest at ease
With just the bare necessities of life
I couldn’t resist. Who doesn’t love a good sing-​along?
First off, do not mistake this place with the Bear Necessities in RPCC/​RPU that is often also called «Bear Nasties»: two totally different places.
Bear Necessities has almost everything that you need. When you’re stranded in the desolate Ithaca, you must rely on places like these and be resourceful. They have similar merchandise to The Cornell Store but at more reasonable prices. I actually find that their Cornell apparel is more stylish than the ones offered at The Cornell Store.
Although it is a pretty small place, it is more convenient (if you live in Collegetown, it is right next to Collegetown Bagels) and also has longer hours than going to The Cornell Store. It is often run by a father and his young son and an additional employee, but they’re nice and helpful.
Whether you’re looking to strut your Cornell pride or get the ever popular «Ithaca is Gorges» (and its variations like «Ithaca is Gangsta» or «Hotelies are Gorges» etc.) in every color of the rainbow, this is your answer. They have a number of Cornell branded souvenirs and office supplies. Although it is a small establishment, they have a wide selection. They also buy back books at the end of the semester and offer cash in case Kraftees or The Cornell Store do not give you good prices.
You’re already giving an arm, leg, and your firstborn child to pay for your Cornell tuition. Use your ivy league education, and save some money at Bear Necessities. It is a more affordable option to get your Cornell attire, and no one will be able to tell that you didn’t pay a fortune to get that Cornell hoodie.