Wearable Backpacks adds craftable backpacks that are worn in your chest armor slot and can carry items. Currently adds one small leather backpack with copper armor stats.
Need more inventory space but don’t want to sacrifice mobility? Wearable Backpacks introduces craftable backpacks that let you carry extra items while you explore.
What Does This Mod Do?
This mod adds craftable backpacks that are worn in your chest armor slot. When equipped, they provide additional item storage. The mod uses backpack assets that were already in the game files.
How to Use
- Craft the backpack at the Workbench (found under the Tinkering tab)
- Equip by left-clicking while holding the backpack
- Open by holding the backpack and right-clicking
- Re-equip by left-clicking again
Current Features
- One small leather backpack available
- Found in Workbench > Tinkering tab
- Provides the same armor stats as copper armor
- Uses existing in-game backpack models
Planned Features
The mod author plans to add:
- More backpack tiers with progression
- Different backpack types matching the upgrade system already in game
- Various storage capacities
Trade-offs
Since backpacks replace your chest armor slot, you’ll need to decide between:
- More storage (backpack equipped)
- Better protection (chest armor equipped)
This creates an interesting gameplay choice depending on your current activity.
Who Is This Mod For?
Wearable Backpacks is ideal for:
- Explorers who need extra storage on long trips
- Gatherers collecting lots of resources
- Players who value inventory space over armor