Pack or skip
Packable down jacket for Boston in October
Verdict
Pack it
Lows around 49°F — the packable puffer covers 90% of layering needs.
Why
Boston in October averages highs of 63°F, lows of 49°F, 9 rainy days.
That climate means a packable down jacket earns its space in the bag. Lows around 49°F — the packable puffer covers 90% of layering needs.