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Hunter Vest

The Hunter Vest is an uncommon hunting vest in DayZ with 16 inventory slots, a dedicated Fishing Hook slot, and 2 quick bar bonus slots. It has no projectile protection, but it gives light melee and infected protection. The Winter variant is heavier but has much better insulation.

Quick item summary

CategoryClothing > Vests
Inventory SlotVest
RepairSewing Kit, Leather Sewing Kit
Size2x3
Capacity16 slots

Quick answer

The Hunter Vest is a light sleeveless vest used by hunters. It is mainly a practical storage vest for survival and hunting-focused runs, giving 16 inventory slots, a hook slot, and two quick bar bonus slots. It does not protect against bullets, but it provides light protection against melee and infected attacks. The regular version has low insulation, while the Winter variant has best insulation.

In-game description

“Light sleeveless vest, used by hunters. Offers no protection, but has pockets.”

Main Uses

  • Carry 16 slots of vest inventory
  • Attach a Fishing Hook
  • Gain 2 quick bar bonus slots
  • Use as a hunting and survival vest
  • Use the Winter variant for better insulation
  • Use for light melee and infected protection
  • Repair with a Sewing Kit or Leather Sewing Kit

How to use this item

Use the Hunter Vest for survival storage

The Hunter Vest is useful for outdoor survival runs because it gives solid storage, quick bar slots, and a dedicated Fishing Hook slot.

  1. Find a Hunter Vest in hunting loot areas.
  2. Equip it in your vest slot.
  3. Use the 16 inventory slots for compact survival gear.
  4. Attach a Fishing Hook if you want to keep one ready.
  5. Use the quick bar bonus slots for tools, bandages, or weapons.

Choose the Winter variant for warmth

The Winter Hunter Vest weighs slightly more, but it has much better insulation than the regular version.

  1. Use the regular Hunter Vest when storage matters more than warmth.
  2. Use the Winter Hunter Vest in cold weather or snowy regions.
  3. Pair it with warm clothing to reduce temperature problems.

Repair the Hunter Vest

The Hunter Vest can be repaired with a Sewing Kit or Leather Sewing Kit.

  1. Place the Hunter Vest in your inventory or hands.
  2. Use a Sewing Kit or Leather Sewing Kit on the vest.
  3. Repair it when damaged.
  4. Each repair restores part of the vest condition.
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How to get Hunter Vest

  • Search hunting loot areas.
  • Check hunting cabins, camps, stands, and outdoor survival loot spots.
  • Look for the regular and Winter variants.
  • Loot players wearing hunting gear.

Spawn info

HuntingUncommon
  • • The Hunter Vest is an uncommon hunting clothing item.
  • • It uses the vest inventory slot.
  • • It has 16 inventory slots.
  • • It gives 2 quick bar bonus slots.
  • • It has a dedicated Fishing Hook slot.
  • • The regular and Winter variants have different weight and insulation values.

Important notes

  • The Hunter Vest is mainly a hunting and storage vest.
  • It has 16 inventory slots.
  • It gives 2 quick bar bonus slots.
  • It has a dedicated Fishing Hook slot.
  • It provides no projectile protection.
  • It provides light melee and infected protection.
  • The regular Hunter Vest weighs 350 g and has low insulation.
  • The Winter Hunter Vest weighs 450 g and has best insulation.
  • It can become wet.
  • It can be repaired with a Sewing Kit or Leather Sewing Kit.