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ClothingHats

Prisoner Cap

The Prisoner Cap is a common prison headgear item in DayZ with worst insulation, drenched max wetness, 50 durability, and no protection. It spawns in prison loot areas and can be repaired with a Sewing Kit or Duct Tape.

Quick item summary

CategoryClothing > Hats
Inventory SlotHeadgear
Size3x2
Capacity0 slots

Quick answer

The Prisoner Cap is standard prisoner uniform headgear. It is mainly useful for outfit matching or roleplay because it provides no armor protection, no storage, and poor insulation.

In-game description

Standard issue prisoner cap. Goes well with full prisoner uniform.

Main Uses

  • Wear as prisoner uniform headgear
  • Use for prison-themed outfits
  • Use as temporary headwear when no better option is available
  • Repair with a Sewing Kit or Duct Tape

How to use this item

Use the Prisoner Cap as prison uniform headgear

The Prisoner Cap is mostly cosmetic and has no protection value.

  1. Find a Prisoner Cap in prison loot areas.
  2. Equip it in your headgear slot.
  3. Use it for prisoner-themed outfits.
  4. Replace it with warmer or protective headgear when possible.

Repair the Prisoner Cap

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

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

  • Search prison loot areas.
  • Look for it near prison-themed clothing spawns.
  • Pair it with the Prisoner Jacket and Prisoner Pants if you want the full outfit.

Spawn info

PrisonCommon
  • The Prisoner Cap is common prison headgear.
  • It has no protection values.
  • It has worst insulation and drenched max wetness.
  • It has 50 durability.

Important notes

  • The Prisoner Cap has no inventory capacity.
  • It provides no projectile, melee, or infected protection.
  • It has worst insulation.
  • It is common in prison loot areas.
  • It is mostly useful for prisoner-themed outfits.