Pack or skip
Packable down jacket for Bakersfield in March
Verdict
Pack it
Lows around 48°F — the packable puffer covers 90% of layering needs.
Why
Bakersfield in March averages highs of 72°F, lows of 48°F, 3 rainy days.
That climate means a packable down jacket earns its space in the bag. Lows around 48°F — the packable puffer covers 90% of layering needs.