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Hoodie

The Hoodie is an uncommon civilian top in DayZ with 15 inventory slots, 1 quick bar bonus slot, high insulation, and very light melee/infected protection. It can be repaired with Duct Tape or a Sewing Kit and torn into 4 Rags.

Quick item summary

CategoryClothing > Shirts and Jackets
Inventory SlotTop
RepairDuct Tape, Sewing Kit
Size3x3
Capacity15 slots

Quick answer

The Hoodie is a common-style civilian sweatshirt that gives decent warmth and a small amount of storage. It is better than starting with no proper top, but it should usually be upgraded to a warmer or higher-capacity jacket when you find one.

In-game description

“Hooded sweatshirt with vertical zipper and a large pocket provides decent protection from the elements.”

Main Uses

  • Wear as civilian top clothing
  • Carry 15 slots of inventory
  • Gain 1 quick bar bonus slot
  • Use for high insulation
  • Use as basic early survival clothing
  • Tear into 4 Rags
  • Repair with Duct Tape or a Sewing Kit

How to use this item

Use the Hoodie as early clothing

The Hoodie gives basic warmth, storage, and quick bar utility early in a run.

  1. Find a Hoodie in civilian loot areas.
  2. Equip it in your top clothing slot.
  3. Use the 15 inventory slots for small survival items.
  4. Use the quick bar bonus slot for an important item.
  5. Upgrade to a stronger jacket when possible.

Tear the Hoodie into rags

The Hoodie can be torn into 4 Rags if you need emergency cloth material.

  1. Only tear it up if you do not need the Hoodie anymore.
  2. Use the tear/cut option when available.
  3. Collect the 4 Rags.
  4. Disinfect rags before using them for wound treatment when possible.
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Repair the Hoodie

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

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

  • Search civilian loot areas.
  • Check houses, clothing spawns, and town loot.
  • Look for Blue, Black, Brown, Green, Grey, and Red variants.
  • Use it as early clothing until you find a better jacket.

Spawn info

CivilianUncommon
  • • The Hoodie is an uncommon civilian clothing item.
  • • It uses the top inventory slot.
  • • It has 15 inventory slots.
  • • It gives 1 quick bar bonus slot.
  • • It can be torn into 4 Rags.
  • • It has multiple color variants.

Important notes

  • The Hoodie is civilian top clothing.
  • It has 15 inventory slots.
  • It gives 1 quick bar bonus slot.
  • It has high insulation.
  • It can become drenched.
  • It provides no projectile protection.
  • It provides very light melee and infected protection.
  • It can be torn into 4 Rags.
  • It can be repaired with Duct Tape or a Sewing Kit.