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Packable down jacket for Columbus in December
Verdict
Pack it
Lows around 27°F — the packable puffer covers 90% of layering needs.
Why
Columbus in December averages highs of 41°F, lows of 27°F, 11 rainy days.
That climate means a packable down jacket earns its space in the bag. Lows around 27°F — the packable puffer covers 90% of layering needs.