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Assault Backpack

The Assault Backpack is an uncommon military backpack in DayZ with 36 inventory slots, high insulation, soaked max wetness, 170 durability, and no protection. It spawns in military and military infected loot areas and can be repaired with Duct Tape or a Sewing Kit.

Quick item summary

CategoryClothing > Backpacks
Inventory SlotBack
RepairDuct Tape, Sewing Kit
Size4x5
Capacity36 slots

Quick answer

The Assault Backpack is a large military backpack used by the Chernarussian Defence Forces. It offers a solid 36-slot storage capacity, good insulation, and useful durability, making it a dependable mid-size backpack for military looting and general survival.

In-game description

“Compact backpack with enough capacity for necessary gear. Convenient for airborne operations.”

Main Uses

  • Wear as a military backpack
  • Carry up to 36 slots of inventory
  • Use as a solid mid-size backpack for military looting
  • Carry compact survival gear while keeping decent durability
  • Repair with Duct Tape or a Sewing Kit

How to use this item

Use the Assault Backpack for military storage

The Assault Backpack gives 36 inventory slots and high insulation, making it a dependable backpack for military runs, travel, and general survival.

  1. Find an Assault Backpack in military or military infected loot areas.
  2. Equip it in your back slot.
  3. Use the 36-slot capacity for ammunition, tools, food, medical supplies, and other survival gear.
  4. Repair it when damaged so you do not lose a useful storage option.

Repair the Assault Backpack

The Assault Backpack can be repaired with Duct Tape or a Sewing Kit.

  1. Place the Assault Backpack in your inventory or hands.
  2. Use Duct Tape or a Sewing Kit on the backpack.
  3. Repair it before it becomes ruined, since ruined backpacks can no longer be fixed.
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How to get Assault Backpack

  • Search military loot areas.
  • Check military infected loot.
  • Look for black, green, TTsKO, or winter variants.

Spawn info

MilitaryMilitary InfectedUncommon
  • • The Assault Backpack is an uncommon backpack.
  • • It is tied to military and military infected loot.
  • • It has 36 inventory slots.
  • • It has high insulation and 170 durability.
  • • It provides no projectile, melee, or infected protection.

Important notes

  • The Assault Backpack has 36 inventory slots.
  • It is worn in the back slot.
  • It has high insulation.
  • It has soaked max wetness.
  • It provides no projectile, melee, or infected protection.
  • It spawns in military and military infected locations.
  • It is the standard issue backpack of the Chernarussian Defence Forces.
  • The black and green variants were added in update 0.60.
  • The TTsKO camo variant was added in update 0.61.
  • The winter variant was added in update 1.26.
  • The in-game model appears loosely based on the Royal Dutch Army 35L backpack.