You determine what is safe and you take it.
I went up the Chute this time of month in '07. I had axe, crampons plus the clothing I deemed necessary, since the overnight temperature was predicted in single digits, I had a parka. Today, I most likely would have taken Microspikes and trekking poles...not for the Chute but the west side trail. Somewhere between 25 and 30# of food, clothing, water and gear.
Taking nothing is appealing but not practical or safe.
