Pack or skip
Packable down jacket for Minneapolis in February
Verdict
Pack it
Lows around 11°F — the packable puffer covers 90% of layering needs.
Why
Minneapolis in February averages highs of 28°F, lows of 11°F, 8 rainy days.
That climate means a packable down jacket earns its space in the bag. Lows around 11°F — the packable puffer covers 90% of layering needs.