Summary
DayZis a game that puts players into a multiplayer sandbox with one very simple objective: survive. In DayZ, there areno quest markersor daily quests that dictate the player’s next course of action, allowing players to make what they will of the game, and challenging them to create their own fun.
That is not to say the in-game world map is completely empty, devoid of anything the players can interact with. The world ispopulated by other playersand the Infected, which is the name given to zombies. Players must survive the dangers of Chernarus, as death is permanent, so players need to make sure they are well stocked up for the forays into the dangerous land.
Updated June 03, 2025, by Mara Cowley:DayZ remains an ever-popular game for players and friends to team up together to try and survive the horrors infesting the land. On top of gathering useful equipment, weaponry and armor, players also need high-end storage to carry around and protect their goods. Thankfully, there is no shortage ofDayZ backpacksfor players to pilfer from bases or infected. This article has been updated to include more of thebest backpacks in DayZ, as well as where the players can find them so they can make use of them for themselves.
5x6 (30 slots)
63 Slots (9x7)
600g
Durability
140
One of the many backpacks that can be found scattered among the primary civilization locations, and in small boats along the coast. Their large size allows players to store large items and additional primary weapons. They have uses outside of being a backpack, however, as players can bury them using a shovel or pickaxe to hideloot for the playerto return to later.
With a generous capacity of 63 slots, players can use the backpack to stock up on a plentiful amount of supplies as they travel the apocalyptic world of Chernarus. Alongside being spacious, the Drybag is also great at keeping the items inside safe from water damage from rain or other sources of water. While all of these elements make it sound like the perfect backpack, it does have the drawbacks of being slightly less durable than other backpacks, and the bright colors make players easier to spot.
4x5 (20 slots)
42 slots (7x6)
1kg
80
Boasting comfort and practicality, the Hiking Backpack is a good option for most players, as it has plenty of storage allowing players to carry more goods with 42 slots, and its wetness threshold and insulation are both middling, making it not the worst backpack out there.
However, it has the same flaw as the Drybag Backpack, as it only seems to come in various bright colors such as blue or orange, and even the green is rather vivid. This would make players easier to spot even from a considerable distance, marking them as easy prey. As such, it might be best that players don’t rely on using this bag too much, but it would certainly do in a pinch.
4x4 (16 Slots)
30 Slots (6x5)
Bad insulation
100
While it’s not a backpack by name, the Utility Buttpack is another example ofDayZ’sexternal storage sources players can avail themselves of, allowing them to carry more and keep their hands free to deal with enemies. The Utility Buttpack is a Very Rare item players can acquire from Military Infected or Helicopter Crash Sites, with a bit of luck. While it isn’t the strongest or the most spacious, its strengthlies in its uniqueness.
The Utility Backpack comes with a standard 30 slots of external storage, but it can also be combined with another backpack to gain more storage, effectively giving the player two sets of storage. It’s the only backpack that can be combined with another. While it has only a Durability rating of 100 and isn’t very water-resistant, nor does it have high insulation, the ability to combine the item or equip it on an Assault Vest makes it a very handy backpack to use in conjunction with another.
42 slots (7x6
2kg
One of the craftable bags players can create in the game, the burlap backpack can be created by combining an empty Burlap Courier Bag with three sticks, though some Infected can also be found wandering with this backpack equipped, saving players valuable time. While it is not the largest backpack with the most capacity, it does have some elements that make it worthy of consideration.
It does boast a relatively decent capacity size with 42 slots, allowing players to store a good amount of supplies for their perilous journeys, as well as being an extremely low-profile backpack that allows players to more easilyblend in with their surroundings. However, the Burlap Backpack is far from being perfect with its high absorbency percentage meaning the items inside can very easily become wet and damaged, as well as only 100 durability. But with the stealth this backpack provides, players should run into fewer physical confrontations.
3kg
120
Though it isn’t the most fashionable backpack, the Fur Backpack does boast some usefulness, as its muted colors can act as a form of camouflage, and it has a good amount of storage capacity with 42 slots. As it is made of fur, its maximum wetness threshold is rather high, leaving the players' equipment in danger of water damage.
This backpack cannot be found across the map, so players who want to avail themselves of it must craft using three wooden sticks and the fur courier bag, which is also a craft-only backpack. As such, this can make it a less attractive option than backpacks that are readily available.
63 slots (9x7)
High insulation
170
One of the Rare backpacks inDayZ, the Combat Backpack is a practical bag designed with comfort and utility in mind, perfect for long journeys across Chernarus. It can often be found on the back of Infected and Military personnel.
It offers somewhat above-average storage space, with a capacity of 63 slots allowing players to carry a good amount of valuable items, but the increased capacity adds some weight to it. Its neutral colors make it a good choice if players are out in forests or grassy landscapes but should take care using this backpack in areas with water as it doesn’t have the greatest water resistance. But with 170 durability and high insulation, it is far from the weakest bag.
4x5 (20 Slots)
42 Slots (7x6)
900g
Medium insulation
200
Though the Assault Backpack is an Uncommon item in the world ofDayZ, that is not to say that is a bad item unworthy of the player’s attention. The Assault Backpack is a rather solid bag, coming with many elements that make it a well-rounded bag that is a contender for one of the best.
With a capacity of 42 slots, it is not one of the ones with the most capacity, but classed as a large bag it allows players to populate it with large items and additional main weapons, as well as 200 Durability, making it one of the most durable bags in the game. If its water absorbency wasn’t so high, it would undoubtedly be the backpack that protects its items the most, but unfortunately, it isn’t very waterproof at all. With its muted colors and even a camouflage print, it does offer some stealth to the players, but its bulky appearance doesn’t make it the most low-profile bag.
6x7 (42 Slots)
90 Slots (10x9)
130
The Field Backpack is the one with the highest capacity, making it an excellent choice for avid hoarders in games. As it is one of the bags that can’t be crafted, if gamers wish to avail themselves of its spacious external storage, they must take it from either Military or Infected Military roaming throughout the world, though with it being Rare, players might be searching for a while.
With a capacity total of 90 slots, players will have all the items they could need and more with the Field Backpack, but it does have some cons that prevent it from being perfect. Its durability is only 130, and it is not very water-resistant, meaning rain could very well ruin all of those items stored within, which would be a lot of items to lose. But on dry days, this backpack is sure to be a winner.
5x7 (35 Slots)
80 Slots (10x8)
150
The Mountain Backpack may be one of the best backpacks out there available for players. It is easy to find, spawning on civilians, infected and campsites, has plentiful storage with 80 slots and has the best insulation possible to help protect items stored inside from any harsh external conditions.
Though its bright colors can be putting a literal target on the player’s back, it is difficult to deny the pros of using the Mountain Backpack outweigh the cons.
5x6 (30 Slots)
190
The Tactical Backpack is another example of an excellent backpack with practical uses for the players, and another backpack that is classed as Large which will allow players to carry more weapons and large-classed items.. It was added to the game inone of its patches, increasing the choice of backpacks for players, and providing even more backpack benefits.
It has a capacity size of 63 slots, meaning while it is not the most spacious, it is not the smallest and should be enough for most players. Its Durability is rather high as well, coming in at 190, though it does fall short against the water. As long as players can avoid weather and bodies of water, this backpack should last them quite a while and comes with the added bonus of green and brown colors that allow players to blend into some areas.
