Your Chicago packing list

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Tip: confirm the season and whether days will be downtown, in neighborhoods, or on the lakefront before you pack. A winter lake-wind day and a summer lakefront walk do not share the same bag, and the NWS Chicago forecast includes wind and wind chill.

From the shop: The Compression Packing Cubes, 6-Piece Set keeps winter layers and summer lakefront clothes in separate cubes.

Need gear for the trip? The Smart Packer Shop has you covered.