Pack or skip
Packable down jacket for Hilo in January
Verdict
Optional
Handy for evening chills; skip if you're tight on space.
Why
Hilo in January averages highs of 79°F, lows of 61°F, 20 rainy days.
That climate makes a packable down jacket a judgment call. Handy for evening chills; skip if you're tight on space.