Pack or skip
Packable down jacket for Minneapolis in March
Verdict
Pack it
Lows around 24°F — the packable puffer covers 90% of layering needs.
Why
Minneapolis in March averages highs of 41°F, lows of 24°F, 10 rainy days.
That climate means a packable down jacket earns its space in the bag. Lows around 24°F — the packable puffer covers 90% of layering needs.