Note: this page covers the Standalone version of DayZ; for information on the Mod, see Mod:Backpack.
Backpacks are equippable items that can be used to expand a survivor's carrying capacity. Survivors with a backpack can carry more supplies and weapons, thus greatly improving the chances of survival. A few backpacks are able to be crafted, but most have to be obtained through looting.
When equipped, a backpack provides extra inventory slots in addition to the slots contributed by a player's clothing. There are several types of backpacks, varying in size, with the smallest of these having 16 slots and the largest having 64 slots. Large backpacks are necessary to carry an extra primary weapon or other large-sized items. Backpacks had their inventory size reduced in the 1.26 update.
Backpacks also have damage states like any other equipment, and due to this property items inside may be damaged when the backpack takes damage. Damage states, however, do not affect the backpack's ability to contain items.
Ghillie equipment including the Ghillie Suit, Ghillie Bushrag, and Ghillie Top, are technically backpacks with no inventory capacity. They are instead listed on the Clothing article to avoid confusion.
List of Available Backpacks[ | ]
Comparison Table[ | ]
| Name | Size | Capacity |  |
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| Army Pouch | 4x5 (20 Slots) | 5x5 (25 Slots), Glow Stick, Handheld Transceiver |
700 g | - | 100 | 79% | 10% |
| Assault Backpack | 4x5 (20 Slots) | 6x6 (36 Slots), Glow Stick, Handheld Transceiver |
900 g | - | 200 | 79% | 60% |
| Burlap Backpack | 4x5 (20 Slots) | 7x5 (35 Slots), Glow Stick, Handheld Transceiver |
2400 g | - | 100 | 100% | 40% |
| Burlap Courier Bag | 4x4 (16 Slots) | 5x6 (30 Slots), Handheld Transceiver |
900 g | - | 100 | 100% | 30% |
| Canvas Bag | 5x4 (20 Slots) | 5x5 (25 Slots), Glow Stick, Handheld Transceiver |
1000 g | - | 120 | 79% | 20% |
| Combat Backpack | 5x6 (30 Slots) | 7x8 (56 Slots), Glow Stick, Handheld Transceiver |
2100 g | - | 170 | 79% | 80% |
| Drybag Backpack | 5x6 (30 Slots) | 6x7 (42 Slots), Glow Stick, Handheld Transceiver |
600 g | - | 140 | 25% | 50% |
| Drysack Bag | 4x5 (20 Slots) | 4x5 (20 Slots), Handheld Transceiver |
300 g | - | 80 | 25% | 30% |
| Field Backpack | 6x7 (42 Slots) | 8x8 (64 Slots), Glow Stick, Handheld Transceiver |
1600 g | - | 130 | 79% | 80% |
| Fur Backpack | 4x5 (20 Slots) | 7x5 (35 Slots), Glow Stick, Handheld Transceiver |
3300 g | - | 120 | 100% | 40% |
| Fur Courier Bag | 4x4 (16 Slots) | 5x6 (30 Slots), Handheld Transceiver |
1200 g | - | 120 | 100% | 30% |
| Hiking Backpack | 4x5 (20 Slots) | 6x5 (30 Slots), Glow Stick, Handheld Transceiver |
1300 g | - | 80 | 79% | 50% |
| Hunter Backpack | 5x6 (30 Slots) | 7x6 (42 Slots), Glow Stick, Handheld Transceiver |
1400 g | - | 160 | 49% | 70% |
| Leather Backpack | 5x6 (30 Slots) | 6x7 (42 Slots), Glow Stick, Handheld Transceiver |
1300 g | - | 200 | 25% | 80% |
| Leather Duffel Bag | 5x4 (20 Slots) | 5x5 (25 Slots), Glow Stick, Handheld Transceiver |
1000 g | - | 120 | 79% | 20% |
| Mountain Backpack | 5x7 (35 Slots) | 7x8 (56 Slots), Glow Stick, Handheld Transceiver |
2300 g | - | 150 | 79% | 100% |
| School Backpack | 4x4 (16 Slots) | 6x5 (30 Slots), Glow Stick, Handheld Transceiver |
1850 g | - | 80 | 49% | 10% |
| Sling Bag | 4x4 (16 Slots) | 4x5 (20 Slots), Handheld Transceiver |
1000 g | - | 120 | 79% | 20% |
| Tactical Backpack | 5x6 (30 Slots) | 8x7 (56 Slots), Glow Stick, Handheld Transceiver |
2600 g | - | 190 | 79% | 90% |