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ClothingHats

Beanie

The Beanie is a civilian headgear item in DayZ with high insulation, drenched max wetness, 100 durability, and no protection. It can be repaired with a Sewing Kit or Duct Tape and comes in multiple color variants.

Quick item summary

CategoryClothing > Hats
Inventory SlotHeadgear
Size3x2
Capacity0 slots

Quick answer

The Beanie is a simple knitted cap that provides better warmth than many lightweight hats. It does not offer armor protection, but it is useful early headwear when you need warmth in cold or rainy conditions.

In-game description

Head-hugging knitted cap. Provides warmth in cold weather.

Main Uses

  • Wear as warm civilian headgear
  • Use for high insulation in cold conditions
  • Use as lightweight early-game clothing
  • Repair with a Sewing Kit or Duct Tape

How to use this item

Use the Beanie for warmth

The Beanie has high insulation, making it a useful lightweight hat for cold weather.

  1. Find a Beanie in civilian loot areas.
  2. Equip it in your headgear slot.
  3. Use it when you need warmth but do not have a protective helmet.

Repair the Beanie

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

  1. Place the Beanie in your inventory or hands.
  2. Use a Sewing Kit or Duct Tape on the beanie.
  3. Repair it before it reaches ruined condition.
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How to get Beanie

  • Search civilian loot areas.
  • Check town and village clothing spawns.
  • Look for beige, black, blue, brown, green, grey, pink, or red variants.

Spawn info

CivilianCommon
  • The Beanie is a civilian headgear item.
  • It has high insulation.
  • It has no protection values.
  • It comes in several color variants.

Important notes

  • The Beanie has high insulation.
  • It provides no projectile, melee, or infected protection.
  • It has no storage capacity.
  • It can become drenched.
  • It is useful as simple warm headgear.