Pack or skip
Packable down jacket for Raleigh in October
Verdict
Optional
Handy for evening chills; skip if you're tight on space.
Why
Raleigh in October averages highs of 73°F, lows of 51°F, 6 rainy days.
That climate makes a packable down jacket a judgment call. Handy for evening chills; skip if you're tight on space.