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Packable down jacket for Bakersfield in November
Verdict
Pack it
Lows around 46°F — the packable puffer covers 90% of layering needs.
Why
Bakersfield in November averages highs of 69°F, lows of 46°F, 2 rainy days.
That climate means a packable down jacket earns its space in the bag. Lows around 46°F — the packable puffer covers 90% of layering needs.