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Packable down jacket for New York in October
Verdict
Pack it
Lows around 50°F — the packable puffer covers 90% of layering needs.
Why
New York in October averages highs of 64°F, lows of 50°F, 9 rainy days.
That climate means a packable down jacket earns its space in the bag. Lows around 50°F — the packable puffer covers 90% of layering needs.