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Military Sweater

The Military Sweater is an uncommon military top in DayZ with 16 inventory slots, 1 quick bar bonus slot, best insulation, and very light melee/infected protection. It can be repaired with Duct Tape or a Sewing Kit and torn into 3 Rags.

Quick item summary

CategoryClothing > Tops
Inventory SlotTop
Size3x2
Capacity16 slots

Quick answer

The Military Sweater is a cold-weather military top with best insulation and a compact 16-slot capacity. It is lighter and smaller than many jackets, but it is useful when warmth matters more than maximum storage. It comes in Chernarus, Livonia, and No Patch variants.

In-game description

The design of this military sweater is ideal for cold environments. Its versatile style makes it a dependable choice for both tactical operations and casual wear.

Main Uses

  • Wear as military top clothing
  • Carry 16 slots of inventory
  • Gain 1 quick bar bonus slot
  • Use for best insulation in cold conditions
  • Use as a lighter warm military clothing option
  • Tear into 3 Rags
  • Repair with Duct Tape or a Sewing Kit

How to use this item

Use the Military Sweater for warmth

The Military Sweater is a good compact top when you need strong insulation but do not need maximum jacket storage.

  1. Find a Military Sweater in military loot areas.
  2. Equip it in your top clothing slot.
  3. Use the 16 inventory slots for compact survival gear.
  4. Use the quick bar bonus slot for an important item.
  5. Upgrade to a larger jacket if you need more storage.

Tear the Military Sweater into rags

The Military Sweater can be torn into 3 Rags if you need emergency cloth material.

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

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

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

  • Search military loot areas.
  • Check military clothing and uniform spawns.
  • Look for Chernarus, Livonia, and No Patch variants.
  • Use it when you need warmth in a compact top slot item.

Spawn info

MilitaryUncommon
  • The Military Sweater is an uncommon military top.
  • It uses the top inventory slot.
  • It has 16 inventory slots.
  • It gives 1 quick bar bonus slot.
  • It has best insulation.
  • It can be torn into 3 Rags.

Important notes

  • The Military Sweater is a warm military top.
  • It has 16 inventory slots.
  • It gives 1 quick bar bonus slot.
  • It has best insulation.
  • It can become drenched.
  • It provides no projectile protection.
  • It provides very light melee and infected protection.
  • It can be torn into 3 Rags.
  • It can be repaired with Duct Tape or a Sewing Kit.