Pack or skip
Beanie for Michigan City in January
Verdict
Pack it
Lows around 21°F — a beanie doubles the perceived warmth for zero grams.
Why
Michigan City in January averages highs of 34°F, lows of 21°F, 9 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.