Source-checkedQuality of life & UI

BasedBackpack

by Elkhunter · for Project Zomboid

b42 The mod *should* now work with b42. Description This mod contains a "Survivor Pack" backpack. It is slightly better than, and crafted from, the Military Backpack - but with a different aesthetic…

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About BasedBackpack

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b42 The mod *should* now work with b42. Description This mod contains a "Survivor Pack" backpack. It is slightly better than, and crafted from, the Military Backpack - but with a different aesthetic…

b42

The mod *should* now work with b42.

Description

This mod contains a "Survivor Pack" backpack. It is slightly better than, and crafted from, the Military Backpack - but with a different aesthetic and fully custom 3d model / texture. Enjoy!

Crafting Recipe

Requires Tailoring 2 Needle: 1 Thread: 6 Military Backpack: 1 First Aid Kit: 1 Tarp: 1 Duct Tape: 2

Stats

Encumbrance: 2.1 Capacity: 30 Encumbrance Reduction: 89

For context, the Military Backpack stats are: Encumbrance: 2.0 Capacity: 28 Encumbrance Reduction: 87

Compatibility

Unfortunately I don't have much time to implement compatibility with other popular mods etc. But you're more than welcome to create compatibility mods! I would appreciate if the mod is a dependency to your compatibility mod, if possible.

Thank you!

I didn't expect this mod to become so popular. Thank you for your kind words.

Workshop ID: 2992829394 Mod ID: BasedBackpack

Highlights

From source data

Footprint

Rated a light load on a server.

Last update

Its author last shipped an update 21 mo ago.

BasedBackpack on Nxeon

From our catalogue
One-click install
Supported on Nxeon Project Zomboid servers. We download it from Steam Workshop, place it, and restart the server.
Server load
light
Smallest plan we suggest
Project Zomboid — 6 GB (6 GB RAM). This follows our own load rating above, not a benchmark.
Latest build
2025-01-29, released 2025-01-29

Game versions by loader

LoaderGame versionsNewest
Workshop

From 1 recorded build of BasedBackpack.

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What kind of mod it is

From the catalog
Listed on Steam Workshop as “QoL”

Quality of life & UI

Small conveniences, tweaks and interface improvements players notice straight away.

Compatibility

Game
Project Zomboid

Verified at the source

  • ✓Steam WorkshopOfficial listing, checked 2026-11-01Open ↗
  • ✓AuthorElkhunter, as published on Steam Workshop
  • ✓LicenseNot published by the sourceFree

BasedBackpack, answered

Generated from the mod’s own source data.

Is it free?

Yes. BasedBackpack is free to download from Steam Workshop.

How do I add it to my Nxeon server?

Use “Add to a server” on this page, or open NxLabs from your dashboard. We install it, restart your server and switch it on.

NxLabs

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