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Denim Shorts

Denim Shorts are common civilian leg clothing in DayZ with 12 inventory slots, no quick bar bonus, worst insulation, and no armor protection. They can be repaired with Duct Tape or a Sewing Kit and torn into 2 Rags.

Quick item summary

CategoryClothing > Pants
Inventory SlotLegs
Size3x1
Capacity12 slots

Quick answer

Denim Shorts are basic civilian leg clothing with very poor insulation and no protection. They can work as temporary storage early on, but they should be replaced quickly in cold or dangerous conditions.

In-game description

A pair of denim trouser shorts. These offer almost no heat isolation or damage protection.

Main Uses

  • Wear as basic civilian leg clothing
  • Carry 12 slots of inventory
  • Use as temporary early clothing
  • Tear into 2 Rags
  • Repair with Duct Tape or a Sewing Kit

How to use this item

Use Denim Shorts as temporary storage clothing

Denim Shorts provide some inventory space, but they are poor for warmth and protection.

  1. Equip Denim Shorts in your legs slot.
  2. Use the 12 inventory slots for small supplies.
  3. Replace them with warmer pants as soon as possible.

Repair Denim Shorts

Denim Shorts can be repaired with Duct Tape or a Sewing Kit.

  1. Place the Denim Shorts in your inventory or hands.
  2. Use Duct Tape or a Sewing Kit on the shorts.
  3. Repair them when damaged.
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How to get Denim Shorts

  • Search civilian loot areas.
  • Check houses, towns, and clothing spawns.
  • Look for Black, Blue, Brown, Dark Blue, Green, and Red variants.

Spawn info

CivilianCommon
  • Denim Shorts are common civilian leg clothing.
  • They have 12 inventory slots.
  • They give no quick bar bonus slots.
  • They have worst insulation.
  • They can be torn into 2 Rags.

Important notes

  • Denim Shorts offer poor survival value.
  • They have worst insulation.
  • They provide no armor protection.
  • They can become soaked.
  • They can be torn into 2 Rags.