Pack or skip
Beanie for Chicago in February
Verdict
Pack it
Lows around 21°F — a beanie doubles the perceived warmth for zero grams.
Why
Chicago in February averages highs of 36°F, lows of 21°F, 10 rainy days.
That climate means a beanie earns its space in the bag. Lows around 21°F — a beanie doubles the perceived warmth for zero grams.