Pack or skip
Packable down jacket for Vancouver in October
Verdict
Pack it
Lows around 46°F — the packable puffer covers 90% of layering needs.
Why
Vancouver in October averages highs of 58°F, lows of 46°F, 13 rainy days.
That climate means a packable down jacket earns its space in the bag. Lows around 46°F — the packable puffer covers 90% of layering needs.