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Packing list for Chicago in January
What to pack for 4 days in Chicago in January: clothes, shoes and essentials for the season.
January: -2° / -9° · 7 rainy days
Clothing
Warm winter coat- Insulated waterproof jacket
- Thermal long-sleeve top
- Sweater
- Heavyweight pants
- Thermal leggings
- Long-sleeve shirt
- Hat (beanie)
Footwear
- Insulated waterproof boots
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Casual slip-on shoes
- Warm wool socks
- Dress shoes
- Indoor slippers
- Shoe insoles
Toiletries
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body wash
- Lip balm
Health & First Aid
- Pain reliever
- Cold medicine
- Band-aids
- Hand sanitizer
- Moisturizing cream
Electronics
- Smartphone
- Phone charger
- Portable power bank
- Laptop
- Laptop charger
- Camera
- Headphones
- Travel adapter
Documents & Money
- Passport
- Driver's license
- Travel itinerary
- Credit cards
- Cash (USD)
Accessories & Comfort
- Scarf
- Gloves
- Ear plugs
- Eye mask
- Travel pillow
- Reusable water bottle
- Umbrella
- Hand warmers
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