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Beanie for Bakersfield in December
Verdict
Pack it
Lows around 38°F — a beanie doubles the perceived warmth for zero grams.
Why
Bakersfield in December averages highs of 57°F, lows of 38°F, 3 rainy days.
That climate means a beanie earns its space in the bag. Lows around 38°F — a beanie doubles the perceived warmth for zero grams.