Vault 13 Canteen
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #178 of 185 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Vault 13 Canteen
A mod by SparrowPrince and KernalsEgg
Description
The Vault 13 Canteen has made its way to the Commonwealth. Finally, a reusable water container! All you have to do is figure out how to craft the damn thing. If only you had some schematics...
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This mod has been designed to be as simple, compatible, and lightweight as possible. In that vein, do not expect to find the Vault 13 Canteen out anywhere in the world, or for the water that you have collected using the canteen to be used as an ingredient in anything.
Crafting
- []Craft the Vault 13 Canteen under the HEALING category of the chemistry station
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]Collect water by using an empty canteen while standing in a stream[]Purify any dirty water that you may have collected under the BEVERAGES category of the cooking station
Schematics
The Vault 13 Canteen Schematics can be found in the Weston Water Treatment Plant.
If you have the Mod Configuration Menu installed you can optionally unlock the recipes that way instead.
Alternatively, open the console and enter the following to unlock all recipes:
set V13C_GLOB_Canteen to 1
To then hide these recipes open the console and enter the following:
set V13C_GLOB_Canteen to 0
Requirements
- []Fallout 4 Version 1. 10. 162+ OR Fallout 4 Version Check Patcher
[]Fallout 4 Script Extender 0. 3. 1+
[]Mod Configuration Menu version code 2+ (optional)
The plugin is version 1. 00, meaning that the Fallout 4 Version Check Patcher is required if you are running a version of the game older than 1. 10. 162.
Compatibility
The plugin does not contribute to your plugin limit and can be placed anywhere in your load order.
This mod should be compatible with almost all mods. A patch may be necessary for any mod that edits dirty or purified water.
A compact gameplay mod that adds a craftable Vault 13 Canteen, letting you collect water from streams to quench thirst. With 1,344 endorsements and 54,804 downloads, it's a popular utility for survival-focused players. Last updated in 2020, so check compatibility with your game version.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,344 endorsements and over 54k downloads.
- Adds a simple, immersive way to manage thirst in the wasteland.
- Reusable canteen means no more hoarding disposable water bottles.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020 — may not work with the latest game patches.
- No detailed instructions or compatibility notes provided by the author.
- Only adds one item; if you want a full survival overhaul, this won't cut it.
For Fallout 4 survival players who want a lightweight, lore-friendly way to stay hydrated without juggling multiple mods. Also great for roleplayers who enjoy the classic Vault 13 aesthetic. Skip if you're looking for a comprehensive survival expansion — this is a single, focused addition.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're on PC, use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- Check your game version against the mod's last update (2020) — if you're on a newer patch, test it early to avoid conflicts.
- Look for streams near settlements like Sanctuary or Concord to fill your canteen without wandering too far.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Magicockerel
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Downloads
- 54,804
- Endorsements
- 1,344
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 1/8/2020
- Updated
- 1/12/2020
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