Pack or skip
Beanie for Milwaukee in January
Verdict
Pack it
Lows around 14°F — a beanie doubles the perceived warmth for zero grams.
Why
Milwaukee in January averages highs of 28°F, lows of 14°F, 11 rainy days.
That climate means a beanie earns its space in the bag. Lows around 14°F — a beanie doubles the perceived warmth for zero grams.