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Pea Coat

The Pea Coat is a common civilian top in DayZ with 20 inventory slots, 1 quick bar bonus slot, best insulation, and light melee/infected protection. It can be repaired with Duct Tape or a Sewing Kit and is a strong civilian warmth option.

Quick item summary

CategoryClothing > Shirts and Jackets
Inventory SlotTop
Size4x4
Capacity20 slots

Quick answer

The Pea Coat is a heavy wool civilian coat that gives strong warmth and useful storage. It is heavier than many civilian tops, but the best insulation and 20-slot capacity make it a good clothing upgrade during early and mid-game survival.

In-game description

Heavy wool coat. Looks classy while keeping the wearer warm.

Main Uses

  • Wear as warm civilian top clothing
  • Carry 20 slots of inventory
  • Gain 1 quick bar bonus slot
  • Use for best insulation
  • Use for light melee and infected protection
  • Repair with Duct Tape or a Sewing Kit

How to use this item

Use the Pea Coat for warmth

The Pea Coat is useful when you want a warm civilian coat with decent storage.

  1. Find a Pea Coat in civilian loot areas.
  2. Equip it in your top clothing slot.
  3. Use the 20 inventory slots for food, tools, medical items, or small gear.
  4. Use the quick bar bonus slot for an important item.
  5. Replace it if you need a lighter or more tactical jacket.

Repair the Pea Coat

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

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

  • Search civilian loot areas.
  • Check houses, city buildings, and clothing spawns.
  • Look for solid and check-pattern variants.
  • Use it as a strong warmth-focused civilian coat.

Spawn info

CivilianCommon
  • The Pea Coat is a common civilian clothing item.
  • It uses the top inventory slot.
  • It has 20 inventory slots.
  • It gives 1 quick bar bonus slot.
  • It has best insulation.
  • It has many color and check-pattern variants.

Important notes

  • The Pea Coat is a warm civilian top.
  • It has 20 inventory slots.
  • It gives 1 quick bar bonus slot.
  • It has best insulation.
  • It can become drenched.
  • It provides no projectile protection.
  • It provides light melee and infected protection.
  • It can be repaired with Duct Tape or a Sewing Kit.