Combat Dusters

⭐ ⭐ (511 endorsements) 📥 11,036 downloads 📌 v1.01 📅 2/15/2009
⚪ Last updated 2009

By Joolander · Clothing

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 2/16/2009 📅 Created: 2/15/2009
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ FOSE — Fallout Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 UFO3P — Unofficial Fallout 3 Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 4.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #82 of 153 Clothing mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Adds 12 new beaten up dusters to the Capitol Wasteland (6 male, 6 female). They use Col. Autumn\'s Uniform mesh as a base but are completely new items and do not replace anything. They have the same \"enchantments\" as Lucas Simms\' duster. This outfit is for both male and female characters. Details: all the new dusters will repair eachother, and all (except the unique one worn by Comander Jabsco) have a DR = 20 and WG = 12 you may find the Combat Duster in various crates and shops aroud the wasteland and may be worn by slavers the Tenpenny Security Duster is worn by Chief Gustavo the Rivet City Security Duster is worn by Harkness and Lana Danvers the Combat Duster, Tenpenny Security Duster, and Rivet City Security Duster will also be worn by raiders (the combat duster is much more common than the others) the Hit squads sent after you for karma reasons are now lead by Regulator Marshals/Talon Company Enforcers (one in each hit squad. the other hit men will be normal Regulators/Talon Mercs.) Regulator Marshals wear the Regulator Combat Duster and Sheriff\'s Hat, and Talon Company Enforcers wear the Talon Combat Duster Sonora Cruz wears a Regulator Combat Duster with a Sheriff\'s star Commander Jabsco Wears an Armored Talon Combat Duster (a normal Talon combat duster with Talon Combat Armor Shoulder pads) with DR=36 and WG=30, along with his normal Talon Combat Helmet and an eyepatch ChangeLog v1. 01- tweaked a few textures, and reduced the frequency of dusters spawning on raiders Installation: 1. Extract contents to the Data folder in your installation directory. 2. Open up FALLOUT.ini in My Documents\\My Games\\Fallout 3 with Notepad or other text editor and locate the following line \"bInvalidateOlderFiles=0\" and set it to 1. 3. Download ArchiveInvalidation Invalidated: http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=944 4. Extract ArchiveInvalidationInvalidated!.bsa to your Data folder. 5. Open up FALLOUT.ini in My Documents\\My Games\\Fallout 3, find the SArchiveList= line, and add ArchiveInvalidationInvalidated!.bsa before everything else, so it looks something like this: SArchiveList=ArchiveInvalidationInvalidated!.bsa, Fallout - Textures.bsa, Fallout - Meshes.bsa, Fallout - Voices.bsa, Fallout - Sound.bsa, Fallout - MenuVoices.bsa, Fallout - Misc.bsa 6. find the outfits in the wasteland 7. Kick ass in style. Conflicts This mod may conflict with mods that alter loot lists or hit squads. possibly others. please dont ask to make this compatible Legal Thanks to splitsoul for the basis of the textures for the Talon and Regulator Combat Dusters feel free to use my mod in your mod, as long as you credit me

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Combat Dusters adds 12 new beaten-up dusters to the Capitol Wasteland, with 6 for male and 6 for female characters. These items use Col. Autumn's Uniform mesh as a base but are completely new, not replacing anything. They carry the same enchantments as Lucas Simms' outfit, offering a lore-friendly cosmetic addition for Fallout 3 players.

✨ Key Features

Adds 12 new beaten-up dusters to the Capitol Wasteland, 6 for male and 6 for female characters.
Uses Col. Autumn's Uniform mesh as a base but are completely new items, not replacing any existing gear.
Dusters have the same enchantments as Lucas Simms' outfit.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 511 endorsements and over 11k downloads — clearly a fan favorite.
  • Lore-friendly and immersive: worn-out dusters fit the Capitol Wasteland aesthetic perfectly.
  • No replacer conflicts — these are standalone items, so they won't mess with your other gear mods.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2009 — this mod is ancient and may have compatibility issues with modern Fallout 3 setups or mods.
  • No screenshots or detailed location info in the description, so you'll have to hunt for them in-game.
  • Only 12 items total, and they're purely cosmetic with no unique stats beyond Simms' enchantments.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout 3 players who want more rugged, post-apocalyptic clothing options without breaking immersion. If you're a collector or roleplayer who digs lore-friendly gear, this is a solid pick. Skip if you're looking for gameplay-changing armor or high-res textures.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since the mod is from 2009, make sure you have Fallout 3's official patches or use a mod manager like FOMM to avoid load order issues.
  • The dusters are new items, so you'll need to find them in the world — check vendors or loot tables, or use console commands if you're impatient.
  • If you're using other clothing mods, this one won't conflict because it doesn't replace anything, but always load it before major overhaul mods.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Fallout 3 Mods
Author
Joolander
Version
1.01
Downloads
11,036
Endorsements
511
Category
Clothing
Created
2/15/2009
Updated
2/16/2009

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