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ClothingShirts and Jackets

Bomber Jacket

The Bomber Jacket is an uncommon top clothing item in DayZ with 24 inventory slots, 1 quick bar bonus slot, and best insulation. It can be found in civilian and military areas, repaired with Duct Tape or a Sewing Kit, and is one of the better civilian jackets for warmth and storage.

Quick item summary

CategoryClothing > Shirts and Jackets
Inventory SlotTop
Size4x3
Capacity24 slots

Quick answer

The Bomber Jacket is a warm upper-body clothing item in DayZ. It has strong insulation, useful 24-slot storage, and a small quick bar bonus, making it a solid jacket for general survival. It does not protect against bullets, but it gives very light melee and infected protection and is a good upgrade over basic civilian tops.

In-game description

Originally created for pilots and eventually became part of popular culture and apparel.

Main Uses

  • Wear as warm top clothing
  • Carry 24 slots of inventory
  • Gain 1 quick bar bonus slot
  • Use for best insulation in cold weather
  • Use as a strong civilian jacket option
  • Repair with Duct Tape or a Sewing Kit

How to use this item

Use the Bomber Jacket for warmth and storage

The Bomber Jacket is one of the better civilian-style jackets because it combines best insulation with a useful amount of storage.

  1. Find a Bomber Jacket in civilian or military loot areas.
  2. Equip it in your top clothing slot.
  3. Use the 24 inventory slots for food, tools, medical items, or small gear.
  4. Use the quick bar bonus slot for an important item.
  5. Keep it repaired so it remains useful during longer runs.

Repair the Bomber Jacket

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

  1. Place the Bomber Jacket in your inventory or hands.
  2. Use Duct Tape or a Sewing Kit on the jacket.
  3. Repair it when damaged.
  4. Each repair restores part of the jacket condition.
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How to get Bomber Jacket

  • Search civilian loot areas.
  • Search military loot areas.
  • Check houses, clothing spawns, and general jacket spawns.
  • Loot players wearing warm civilian or military clothing.
  • Look for Black, Blue, Brown, Grey, Light Blue, Maroon, and Olive variants.

Spawn info

CivilianMilitaryUncommon
  • The Bomber Jacket is an uncommon clothing item.
  • It uses the top inventory slot.
  • It has 24 inventory slots.
  • It gives 1 quick bar bonus slot.
  • It has best insulation.
  • It can be found in civilian and military loot areas.
  • It has multiple color variants.

Important notes

  • The Bomber Jacket is one of the better civilian jacket options.
  • It has 24 inventory slots.
  • It gives 1 quick bar bonus slot.
  • It has best insulation.
  • It can become soaked.
  • It provides no projectile protection.
  • It provides very light melee and infected protection.
  • It can be repaired with Duct Tape or a Sewing Kit.
  • It is found in civilian and military loot areas.