With so many items, pieces of scrap, and weapons to collect, you need a way to bolster your carrying capacity in Fallout 76. Here are the best backpack mods in Fallout 76 to make weight management a bit easier!
Top Backpack Mods to Focus On in Fallout 76
There are eight backpack mods in Fallout 76, with the best of them including Chemist’s Backpack Mod, High Capacity, Insulated, and Armor Plated. Of course, you can only install one at any given time, so choosing the best of the best proves challenging. It depends on your playstyle and requirements.
| Backpack Mod | Description | Effect | Resources | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemist’s Backpack | Reduces overall chem weight by 90%, but does not stack with perks. | Reduced chem weight. | 2x Copper 6x Plastic | Plan: Chemist’s Backpack Mod |
| High Capacity | Increases overall carrying capacity but reduces energy and rad resistance. | Increased carry weight. | 5x Cloth 2x Leather 1x Plastic | Plan: Backpack High Capacity Mod |
| Scrap Rat | Reduces the weight of Scrap and Components by 90%. | Significantly reduces scrap weight. | 2x Plastic 1x Rubber 1x Cloth | Summer CAMP Challenge |
| Armor Plated | Lowers carrying capacity but significantly increases damage resistance. | Improves overall damage resistance. | 1x Oil 2x Plastic 1x Steel | Plan: Backpack Armor Plated Mod |
All four backpack mods provide a unique benefit that buffs specific playstyles. For those who enjoy crafting, Scrap Rat is the ideal mod to reduce weight. If you find yourself constantly in combat, then Armor Plated may save your life once or twice in the near future!
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How to Craft a Backpack?
There are two primary types of backpacks in Fallout 76: Standard Small Backpack and Standard Large Backpack. Of course, you can find variations of both, with unique modifications, scattered throughout Appalachia.
But to craft and modify your backpack at C.A.M.P., you first must find the plans. And thankfully, they come relatively early.
On the top floor, you will find the Standard Small Backpack plans at Morgantown Airport inside the Overseer’s Cache. As for the Standard Large Backpack, you must complete the Kindness, Bravery, Helpfulness, and Growth quests at Camp Lewis. It’s a reward for finishing The Order of the Tadpole.
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