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Packable down jacket for Bakersfield in February
Verdict
Pack it
Lows around 44°F — the packable puffer covers 90% of layering needs.
Why
Bakersfield in February averages highs of 65°F, lows of 44°F, 4 rainy days.
That climate means a packable down jacket earns its space in the bag. Lows around 44°F — the packable puffer covers 90% of layering needs.