Carry Chests
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #108 of 382 Gameplay Mechanics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Allows you to pick up placed chests with items.
Carry Chests is a simple gameplay mod that lets you pick up placed chests with their contents intact. With nearly 2,000 endorsements and over 141,000 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life tool for players who want to relocate storage without the hassle of emptying and refilling. Last updated in February 2025, it remains a relevant and straightforward addition for any player.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (1,965 endorsements) — this is a must-have for hoarders
- Over 141k downloads prove it's a staple for many playthroughs
- Saves you from the tedious empty-and-refill dance when reorganizing bases
⚠️ Cons
- No detailed instructions or compatibility notes from the author
- Only affects chests — other containers like barrels or crates are untouched
- Potential conflicts with mods that alter container behavior or add new chest types
For base builders and hoarders who hate manually transferring items just to move a chest. Also great for players who like to reorganize their storage rooms frequently. Skip if you never move chests or prefer gameplay overhauls — this is a pure QoL tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Test picking up a chest with a few items first to see how it handles in your game.
- If you use other storage mods, check if they add custom chests — this mod might not work on those.
- Remember to place the chest back down before saving to avoid any potential issues.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- LeFauxMatt
- Version
- 1.3.0
- Downloads
- 141,520
- Endorsements
- 1,965
- Category
- Gameplay Mechanics
- Created
- 12/26/2024
- Updated
- 2/10/2025
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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