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Packable down jacket for Cape Town in January

Verdict

Optional

Handy for evening chills; skip if you're tight on space.

Why

Cape Town in January averages highs of 76°F, lows of 63°F, 2 rainy days.

That climate makes a packable down jacket a judgment call. Handy for evening chills; skip if you're tight on space.

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