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Hiking Backpack

The Hiking Backpack is an uncommon civilian backpack in DayZ with 30 inventory slots, medium insulation, soaked max wetness, 110 durability, and no protection. It spawns in civilian and infected loot areas and can be repaired with a Sewing Kit or Duct Tape.

Quick item summary

CategoryClothing > Backpacks
Inventory SlotBack
Size4x5
Capacity30 slots

Quick answer

The Hiking Backpack is a common early-to-mid-game storage option. It gives 30 slots of carrying space, has medium insulation, and is easy to recognize by its bright color variants, though the green version blends into woodland areas better than the blue, orange, or violet variants.

In-game description

Lightweight backpack used for all day trips. Comfortably support any load that fits in.

Main Uses

How to use this item

Use the Hiking Backpack for early storage

The Hiking Backpack gives 30 inventory slots, making it a useful upgrade when you need more space while looting towns or infected.

  1. Find a Hiking Backpack in civilian or infected loot areas.
  2. Equip it in your back slot.
  3. Use the 30 slots for food, tools, medicine, ammo, and other survival gear.
  4. Choose the green variant when possible if you want better woodland camouflage.

Repair the Hiking Backpack

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

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

  • Search civilian loot areas.
  • Check infected loot.
  • Look for blue, green, orange, or violet variants.

Spawn info

CivilianInfectedUncommon
  • The Hiking Backpack is one of the more common backpack options.
  • It has 30 inventory slots.
  • It has medium insulation and soaked max wetness.
  • The green variant is the best option for natural camouflage.
  • It provides no projectile, melee, or infected protection.

Important notes

  • The Hiking Backpack has 30 inventory slots.
  • It is worn in the back slot.
  • It has medium insulation.
  • It can become soaked.
  • It provides no direct damage protection.
  • It is uncommon and can spawn in civilian or infected loot areas.