Pack or skip
Packable down jacket for Chicago in May
Verdict
Optional
Handy for evening chills; skip if you're tight on space.
Why
Chicago in May averages highs of 70Β°F, lows of 51Β°F, 11 rainy days.
That climate makes a packable down jacket a judgment call. Handy for evening chills; skip if you're tight on space.