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Drybag Backpack

The Drybag Backpack is a rare waterproof backpack in DayZ with 42 inventory slots, medium insulation, damp max wetness, 140 durability, and no protection. It spawns in civilian areas, is often found near coastal boats, can be buried, and can be repaired with Duct Tape or a Tire Repair Kit.

Quick item summary

CategoryClothing > Backpacks
Inventory SlotBack
Size5x6
Capacity42 slots

Quick answer

The Drybag Backpack is a watertight civilian backpack that helps keep gear dry in rain and wet conditions. It is especially useful for coastal looting, rainy travel, and stash storage because it can be buried.

In-game description

A watertight backpack. However unfavorable the weather conditions may be, gear stays dry whilst being carried.

Main Uses

  • Wear as a waterproof backpack
  • Carry up to 42 slots of gear
  • Keep stored gear drier in rain and wet conditions
  • Use as buried stash storage
  • Repair with Duct Tape or a Tire Repair Kit

How to use this item

Use the Drybag Backpack to keep gear dry

The Drybag Backpack has damp max wetness, making it better for wet conditions than many cloth backpacks.

  1. Find a Drybag Backpack in civilian or coastal loot areas.
  2. Equip it in your back slot.
  3. Use the 42-slot storage space for supplies you want to protect from wetness.
  4. Choose darker variants if you want better camouflage.

Repair the Drybag Backpack

The Drybag Backpack can be repaired with Duct Tape or a Tire Repair Kit.

  1. Place the Drybag Backpack in your inventory or hands.
  2. Use Duct Tape or a Tire Repair Kit on the backpack.
  3. Repair it before it reaches ruined condition.
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How to get Drybag Backpack

  • Search civilian loot areas.
  • Check coastal areas and small wooden boats.
  • Look for black, blue, green, orange, red, or yellow variants.

Spawn info

CivilianCoastRare
  • The Drybag Backpack is a rare civilian backpack.
  • It is commonly found around coastal areas and small wooden boats.
  • It has 42 inventory slots.
  • It can be buried for stash storage.
  • It has damp max wetness, which helps keep gear dry.

Important notes

  • The Drybag Backpack has 42 inventory slots.
  • It has 2 strap attachment slots and 1 tool attachment slot.
  • It has medium insulation.
  • Its max wetness is damp.
  • It provides no projectile, melee, or infected protection.
  • It can be buried as stash storage.