Pack or skip
Packable down jacket for Minneapolis in January
Verdict
Pack it
Lows around 7°F — the packable puffer covers 90% of layering needs.
Why
Minneapolis in January averages highs of 24°F, lows of 7°F, 9 rainy days.
That climate means a packable down jacket earns its space in the bag. Lows around 7°F — the packable puffer covers 90% of layering needs.