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Traveler's Backpack FAQ

12 questions players actually ask, answered.

How do I craft a Traveler's Backpack?
Craft it using the travelersbackpack:backpack_shaped recipe type, which is used for the Standard Traveler's Backpack and other base backpacks. The exact grid is defined by the mod's shaped recipe; place the required materials in the pattern shown in JEI/REI.
How do I equip the backpack?
The backpack is a wearable item that occupies a chest slot when equipped. Right-click or use the standard armor equip action to put it on, and it will render on your back.
How do I take the backpack off?
Unequip it like any chest armor by shift-clicking it out of the chest slot or pressing your inventory's armor unequip key. It returns to your inventory as an item.
How do I upgrade my backpack to a higher tier?
Use the travelersbackpack:backpack_upgrade recipe type, which covers 44 upgrade recipes. Tier upgrades include Iron Tier Upgrade, Gold Tier Upgrade, Diamond Tier Upgrade, and Netherite Tier Upgrade.
What is the Netherite upgrade and how is it applied?
The Netherite Tier Upgrade is a backpack upgrade item, and smithing_transform recipes (2 present) are used for tier transformations like this. Apply it via the smithing table or the backpack upgrade recipe as defined by the mod.
How do I use the Sleeping Bag?
Sleeping bags come in 16 colors (White, Orange, Magenta, Light Blue, Yellow, Lime, Pink, Gray, Light Gray, Cyan, Purple, Blue, Brown, Green, Red, and Black). Place it as a block and interact to sleep, similar to a bed, without setting a respawn point.
How do I craft a colored Sleeping Bag?
Sleeping bags are produced via the crafting_dye recipe type (1 present) and/or crafting_shapeless recipes. Use the appropriate dye color with the base sleeping bag to get the matching color variant.
What upgrades can I put in the backpack?
Available upgrades include Blank Upgrade, Blast Furnace Upgrade, Crafting Upgrade, Feeding Upgrade, Furnace Upgrade, Jukebox Upgrade, Lantern Upgrade, Magnet Upgrade, Pickup Upgrade, Refill Upgrade, Smoker Upgrade, Tanks Upgrade, and Void Upgrade.
How do I add a Tank to my backpack?
Craft the Backpack Tank item and combine it with the Tanks Upgrade using the travelersbackpack:backpack_upgrade recipe. The Hose Nozzle item is used with the tank system for fluid handling.
What does the Crafting Upgrade do?
The Crafting Upgrade is a backpack upgrade item applied via the backpack_upgrade recipe type. It adds a crafting grid interface to the backpack's GUI.
How do I get mob-themed backpacks like the Creeper or Enderman backpack?
Mob-themed backpacks (e.g., Creeper, Enderman, Blaze, Ghast, Wither, Warden, Dragon, Bee, Fox, Wolf, Ocelot, Squid, Spider, Skeleton, Horse, Cow, Pig, Sheep, Chicken, Villager, Iron Golem, Magma Cube) are crafted via travelersbackpack:backpack_shaped recipes. Each has a corresponding block form as well.
Can I place my backpack down as a block?
Yes — every backpack has a matching block form (e.g., Standard Traveler's Backpack block, Diamond Traveler's Backpack block). Place it like a normal block to store it in the world, and it retains its inventory contents.