The Backpack

The Backpack - A realistic, configurable backpack with customizable sorting and an integrated campsite.

Version 3 -- June 7 2012

REQUIRES NVSE!!!!!

Installing the Backpack ----------------------------------- The zip archive contains a Fallout Mod Manager (FOMM) installation file (FOMOD). To install with FOMM click the "Add FOMod" button in the FOMM package manager and select the Backpack zip archive, then activate the mod. Load order placement should not affect this mod in any way.

If you are not using FOMM just unzip the files to your DATA folder and activate TheBackpack.esp. If you are using the "See You: Time For Bed" mod then also activate the compatibility patch "TheBackpack-COMP-SYTFB.esp". If you do not use the "See You" then delete "TheBackpack-COMP-SYTFB.esp" from your data folder.

Acquiring the Backpack ----------------------------------- There are 3 ways to get the backpack

1. Buy it - A script will add the backpack to 24 different vendors. Its base value is 100 caps, and its default empty weight is 3 pounds. I tried to add it to all of the vendors that would appropriately sell a backpack. If I missed any vendors, or included any that seem out of place, let me know.

2. Craft it - There is a workbench recipe to create a backpack.

3. Cheat - The console command "set GiveNewBackpack to 1" will give you a free backpack. There is also a cheat item that you can acquire (see below).

There can be only one bag in existence at a time. Creating a new bag will destroy the old bag, but the contents will remain safe. If you lose the bag simply acquire a new one using any of the above methods and all of its contents will still be there.

Using the Backpack ----------------------------------- The backpack can be dropped or placed inside a container like any item. If equipped in the pip-boy inventory the bag container will be opened. If the backpack is empty it will by default weigh 3 pounds. The weight of the bag will be updated dynamically according to the total weight of its contents and the bag's weight multiplier (see below).

If the backpack is dropped and activated a menu will appear. The menu options are:

1. Pick up - Adds the backpack to your inventory 2. Open - Opens the backpack, which behaves like any container. 3. Store Items - Presents options to store all unequipped items, or to store specific types of items in the bag 4. Retrieve Items - Similar to the storage options, but will retrieve the specified items from the bag 5. Set Up Campsite - Present