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Best backpacks
Every bag in the game sorted by how much it carries, with weight, insulation and where it spawns, plus the bags you can craft in your first ten minutes.
Top picks
The short answer
Biggest: Field and Long Haul
64 slots each (8×8). Military loot and military infected. Rare. See Field Backpack and Long Haul Backpack.
Best balance: Mountain Backpack
56 slots, 100% insulation, uncommon and civilian. The bag most players actually end up with. Mountain Backpack
Best crafted: Leather Backpack
42 slots and the highest durability of any bag (200). Tanned leather and a leather sewing kit. Leather Backpack
Day one: Burlap Backpack
35 slots from a burlap sack, rope and sticks. Craft it before you leave the first village. Burlap Backpack
Every bag
Every backpack, ranked by capacity
| Bag | Slots | Weight | Slots per kg | Insulation | Durability | Rarity | Found |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SField Backpack | 64 | 1.6 kg | 40 | 80% | 160 | Rare | Military, Military Infected |
| SLong Haul Backpack | 64 | 2.5 kg | 26 | 80% | 160 | Rare | Military |
| SCombat Backpack | 56 | 2.1 kg | 27 | 80% | 180 | Rare | Military, Military Infected |
| SMountain Backpack | 56 | 2.3 kg | 24 | 100% | 160 | Uncommon | Civilian, Camping, Infected |
| STactical Backpack | 56 | 2.6 kg | 22 | 90% | 190 | Rare | Military, Military Infected |
| ADrybag Backpack | 42 | 600 g | 70 | 50% | 140 | Rare | Civilian |
| AHunter Backpack | 42 | 1.4 kg | 30 | 70% | 160 | Rare | Forester, Hunting |
| ALeather Backpack | 42 | 1.3 kg | 32 | 80% | 200 | N/A | Must be Crafted |
| BAssault Backpack | 36 | 900 g | 40 | 60% | 170 | Uncommon | Military, Military Infected |
| BBurlap Backpack | 35 | 2.4 kg | 15 | 40% | 120 | N/A | Must be Crafted or found on Infected |
| BFur Backpack | 35 | 3.3 kg | 11 | 40% | 140 | Crafted | Must be Crafted |
| BBurlap Courier Bag | 30 | 900 g | 33 | 30% | 100 | Crafted | Must be Crafted or found on Infected |
| BFur Courier Bag | 30 | 1.2 kg | 25 | 30% | 120 | Crafted | Must be Crafted |
| BHiking Backpack | 30 | 1.3 kg | 23 | 50% | 110 | Uncommon | Civilian, Infected |
| CArmy Pouch | 25 | 700 g | 36 | 10% | 130 | Rare | Hunting, Military |
| CCanvas Bag | 25 | 1 kg | 25 | 20% | 140 | Rare | Village |
| CCanvas Bag (medical) | 25 | 1 kg | 25 | 20% | 120 | Rare | Medical |
| CLeather Duffel Bag | 25 | 1 kg | 25 | 20% | 150 | Rare | Military, Village |
| CSchool Backpack | 24 | 1.9 kg | 13 | 10% | 120 | Uncommon | Civilian |
| CUtility Buttpack | 24 | 600 g | 40 | 20% | 130 | Very Rare | Military, Helicopter Crash Sites (Mi-8) |
| DDrysack Bag | 20 | 300 g | 67 | 30% | 80 | N/A | Crafted |
| DSling Bag | 20 | 1 kg | 20 | 20% | 120 | Crafted | Civilian |
Tier is by capacity only: S 56+ slots, A 42+, B 30+, C 24+, D under 24. Slots per kg shows how much bag you get for the weight it adds.
Craft one now
Craft a bag in ten minutes
- Burlap courier bag: burlap sack + rope (6 rags, or 2 guts). 30 slots.
- Burlap backpack: courier bag + 3 sticks. 35 slots.
- Fur courier bag / backpack: the same with a pelt instead of burlap.
- Leather backpack: tanned leather (pelt + garden lime in a barrel of water) and a leather sewing kit. 42 slots, 200 durability.
More recipes and a checker: what can I craft?
Packing tips
Packing tips
- A bigger bag is heavier. Every kilogram above 6 kg cuts your stamina. Use the weight planner.
- Insulation matters on Sakhal and at night: a 100% bag keeps your back warm.
- Damaged bags lose items. When a bag is ruined, what is inside drops. Repair it with a sewing kit (cloth) or leather sewing kit.
- Waterproof storage: the drybag backpack and drysack keep items dry when swimming.
Quick answers
Questions people ask
What is the biggest backpack in DayZ?
The Field Backpack and Long Haul Backpack, both 64 slots (8x8). They spawn in military loot.
What is the best backpack in DayZ?
For most players the Mountain Backpack: 56 slots, 100% insulation and civilian spawns, so it is easy to find.
How do you make a backpack in DayZ?
Combine a burlap sack with rope to make a burlap courier bag, then add 3 sticks to make a burlap backpack.
Where do you find a Mountain Backpack?
Civilian and camping loot, and on infected. It is uncommon.
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Last checked 28 October 2026, against DayZ 1.30 (PC 1.30.164200, console 1.87). Stats from DayZ2.net item pages.