Comments on: What to pack: Q&A

By: Another Texan in Chicago

Another Texan in Chicago — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:16:54 +0000

As a Texan who’s spent the last three years in Chicago, I just want to say that preparing for winter isn’t just about the thick coat, scarves, and boots (though they’re all necessities).

Winter will bring freezing temperatures, but it also means serious heat indoors. So while packing the sweaters and coats, don’t forget the shorts and t-shirts too. You’ll need all the warmth you can get while walking to class, but once indoors, the rooms are usually stifling hot thanks to the radiators, so you’ll be glad you have a thin shirt to strip down to.

Also, I thought I would need a thick comforter to stay warm in the winter, but that’s not the case. As long as you have the radiator on, the thin blanket you use in the Texas summer will be more than enough for a good night’s sleep.

By: Cassi

Cassi — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 06:53:03 +0000

It was back home in Minnesota, sorry!

By: René Jovel aka El Luchador

René Jovel aka El Luchador — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 03:58:36 +0000

what mom and pop store was this?

By: Cassi

Cassi — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 15:40:37 +0000

NBN recommending more North Face on campus? Cute. :] Just remember that any thick coat is grand and you’re good to go. Even if you don’t have a sturdy coat, layering will always work with any quality of coat. Hats, warm socks, gloves/mittens after mid-November are a must.

Try to store your bike inside in the winter and when it rains, or you’re going to have to replace all the cables and chain because of rust. It can get really expensive (Turing Bicycle Evanston told me it would cost $125 with the labor, but I ended up bring my bike to the local mom and pop shop where I bought it and they did everything for $20). Some dorms have bike rooms for storage. If yours doesn’t, perhaps you can sneak it into a friend’s. :]