Pack or skip
Beanie for Chicago in April
Verdict
Pack it
Lows around 42°F — a beanie doubles the perceived warmth for zero grams.
Why
Chicago in April averages highs of 59°F, lows of 42°F, 11 rainy days.
That climate means a beanie earns its space in the bag. Lows around 42°F — a beanie doubles the perceived warmth for zero grams.