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Vlad's Enhanced Backpacks

by Vladmirangel · for Barotrauma

The mod adds 2 new backpacks to the game These backpacks have 3 main features: Small and Large item slots so you can hold any item. Movement gets encumbered the more your backpack is filled. Weight…

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24 mo agoLast updated
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About Vlad's Enhanced Backpacks

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The mod adds 2 new backpacks to the game These backpacks have 3 main features: Small and Large item slots so you can hold any item. Movement gets encumbered the more your backpack is filled. Weight…

The mod adds 2 new backpacks to the game

These backpacks have 3 main features:

  • Small and Large item slots so you can hold any item.
  • Movement gets encumbered the more your backpack is filled. Weight is scaled by the size of the item.
  • A dim, low consumption, battery powered lamp that can be turned on and off. Mainly used to let you see near your character.

The large item slots are notably used to store crates, ammoboxes, railgun shells, diving suits, and other items with the "mediumitem" tag. There is one exception to the large item slots, and these are items with the "largemobilecontainer" tag such as the backpacks in this mod. The small item slots are the usual item slots similar to the toolbelt.

Backpack Descriptions

Utility Backpack: This is the general use backpack of the mod which has 9 small item slots and 3 large item slots. When fully packed with items, the backpack encumbers you with a 36% reduction in movement speed. It can only be stored in a crate shelf.

Cargo Backpack: This is the backpack you use when you want to haul numerous large items, perfect for scavenging wrecks when used with crates. It has 6 small item slots and 6 large item slots. When fully packed with items, the backpack encumbers you with a 48% reduction in movement speed. It can only be stored in a crate shelf.

Small item slots have a 2% movespeed penalty while large item slots have a 6% movespeed penalty when filled. Note that encumbrance only affects movespeed and not scooter speed. The encumbrance penalty also applies when carrying backpacks by hand, so by carrying two backpacks you severely lower your movement speed. But once you get to a 50% reduction in movement speed, all penalties thereafter are halved as to not penalize you too much.

The backpack lamp is intentionally dim as to retain the ambiance of diving in the deep. It has 4 times the battery life of a regular flashlight and can be turned on and off by moving the battery between the two battery slots. Or you could shove both slots with batteries so you have a spare. Whatever floats your boat.

[h1]Special Mod Interactions[/h1][list] [*]Neurotrauma Stasis Bag and Body Bag have been moved from the large item slot to the small item slot. [*]Hungry Europans Keg has been added to the large item slot. [/list]

Mod Conflicts

There should be no mod conflicts since there were no overrides done. Load order does not matter as well.

References

Real Big Backpack was the original mod used as a reference Squidd's Backpack mod was used as the main sprite for this mod Modular Backpack had an encumbrance system that was partially used in this mod

Pinned Comments

Enigma 25 Jul @ 6:56pm Hello! Your mod is now included in Total Russian Translation. Will be glad if you link us in the description! https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2986079116

Highlights

From source data

Footprint

A 479 KB download, rated a light load on a server.

Last update

Its author last shipped an update 24 mo ago.

Vlad's Enhanced Backpacks on Nxeon

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One-click install
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Server load
light
Smallest plan we suggest
Barotrauma — 2 GB (2 GB RAM). This follows our own load rating above, not a benchmark.
Latest build
2024-10-22, released 2024-10-22, 479 KB

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What kind of mod it is

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Weapons, items & crafting

New weapons, gear, items and the recipes to make them.

Compatibility

Game
Barotrauma
File size
479 KB

Verified at the source

  • ✓Steam WorkshopOfficial listing, checked 2026-10-10Open ↗
  • ✓AuthorVladmirangel, as published on Steam Workshop
  • ✓LicenseNot published by the sourceFree

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Is it free?

Yes. Vlad's Enhanced Backpacks is free to download from Steam Workshop.

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