Satchel upgrades in Red Dead Redemption 2 increase how much Arthur can carry, making it easier to stock up on everything from provisions and ingredients to crafting materials and valuables.
There are seven upgraded satchels in RDR2. Six increase the carrying capacity of specific item categories, while crafting all six unlocks the Legend of the East Satchel, which greatly increases how much you can carry across all categories.
In this guide, we’ll cover every satchel upgrade in RDR2, what each one does, how to unlock it and the Perfect Pelts and other animal materials you’ll need to craft them.
All Satchel Upgrades in RDR2
| Satchel | Increases capacity for |
| Tonics Satchel | Tonics |
| Ingredients Satchel | Ingredients |
| Kit Satchel | Kit equipment |
| Provisions Satchel | Provisions |
| Materials Satchel | Materials |
| Valuables Satchel | Valuables |
| Legend of the East Satchel | All item categories |
How to Unlock Satchel Upgrades in RDR2
The main requirement to be able to upgrade your satchels is to unlock Leather Working Tools upgrade, followed by another requirement. The Leather Working Tools upgrade can be done by accessing the ledger behind Dutch’s tent in camp. The upgrade costs $225.
Complete Strauss’ “Money Lending and Other Sins” mission in Chapter 2 to access the camp upgrading ledger.
Requirements to Unlock Satchel Upgrades in RDR2
| Satchel | How to Unlock | Materials Required |
| Tonics Satchel | Upgrade Medicine Wagon twice | Perfect Deer, Buck and Elk Pelts |
| Ingredients Satchel | Donate 5 animal carcasses | Perfect Deer and Badger Pelts + Perfect Squirrel Carcass |
| Kit Satchel | Donate 3 valuables | Perfect Deer, Elk and Panther Pelts |
| Provisions Satchel | Upgrade Provisions Wagon twice | Perfect Deer, Bison and Raccoon Pelts |
| Materials Satchel | Craft 3 recipes at the Scout Campfire | Perfect Deer and Boar Pelts + Perfect Iguana Skin |
| Valuables Satchel | Donate $50 to the gang | Perfect Deer, Beaver and Rabbit Pelts |
| Legend of the East Satchel | Craft the other six satchels | Perfect Deer, Cougar and Wolf Pelts |
Where to Craft Satchels in RDR2
Talk to Pearson, the cook in your camp, to learn more about upgrading your satchels.
- Meet the requirement to unlock the recipe upgrade. Find out which animal parts you need.
- Collect the required pelts and furs and donate them to Pearson (the cook), and then purchase the upgrade.
How Perfect Pelts Work
Perfect Pelts are required for all satchel upgrades. Perfect pelts can be obtained by using the right ammo for different sized animals, as well hitting the right spots that ensures your prey falls with only one shot.
Each satchel has its own requirements of perfect pelts of different animals.
TONICS SATCHEL
The Tonics Satchel increases the number of tonics Arthur can carry, giving you more room for items that restore or fortify your Health, Stamina and Dead Eye.
It’s a useful upgrade if you regularly use tonics during combat or exploration, particularly as you start accumulating different types of restorative items.
Related: Read our complete Tonics Satchel guide →
INGREDIENTS SATCHEL
The Ingredients Satchel increases the amount of edible ingredients Arthur can carry, giving you more room for ingredients collected while hunting, gathering and exploring.
One of the materials needed for this upgrade is a Perfect Squirrel Carcass. If you’re having trouble getting one, our squirrel guide covers how to find squirrels and preserve their quality.
Related: How to Get a Perfect Squirrel in RDR2 →
KIT SATCHEL
The Kit Satchel increases Arthur’s carrying capacity for items classified under the Kit category, giving you more room for the miscellaneous equipment and supplies you collect throughout the game.
One of the materials you’ll need is a Perfect Panther Pelt. Panthers are less commonly encountered than many of the animals required for other satchels, so we’ve covered where to find them and how to get a Perfect Pelt in a separate guide.
Related: How to Get a Perfect Panther Pelt in RDR2 →
Read our complete Kit Satchel upgrade guide →
Provisions Satchel
TThe Provisions Satchel increases the amount of provisions Arthur can carry, giving you more room for food and other consumable provisions you collect, cook or purchase.
You’ll need a Perfect Bison Pelt for this upgrade. If you’re having trouble finding one, our Perfect Bison Pelt guide covers where to find bison and how to get the Perfect Pelt you need.
Read our complete Provisions Satchel upgrade guide →
Materials Satchel
The Materials Satchel increases Arthur’s carrying capacity for inedible crafting materials, allowing you to collect more materials before reaching the standard inventory limit.
It’s particularly useful if you spend a lot of time hunting and gathering resources for crafting, as you’ll have more room to hold onto materials rather than having to manage your inventory as frequently.
Valuables Satchel
The Valuables Satchel increases the number of valuable items Arthur can carry, giving you more room for jewellery and other valuables you pick up while looting and exploring.
It’s useful if you tend to hold onto valuables before selling or donating them, reducing the chance of reaching your inventory limit while you’re away from camp or a Fence.
Legend of the East Satchel
The Legend of the East Satchel is the final satchel upgrade and the main reward for completing the satchel crafting progression. Instead of increasing the capacity of only one category, it dramatically increases carrying capacity across item types.
It allows Arthur to carry up to 99 of most items, making inventory management significantly easier for the rest of the game.
Unlike the other satchels, you’ll need to craft all six previous upgrades before the Legend of the East Satchel becomes available. Once you’ve done that, collect the final materials listed in the requirements table and return to Pearson to craft it.
RDR2 Satchel FAQs
How many satchel upgrades are there in RDR2?
There are seven upgraded satchels in RDR2: Tonics, Ingredients, Kit, Provisions, Materials, Valuables and the Legend of the East Satchel. The first six increase the carrying capacity of specific item categories, while the Legend of the East Satchel provides a much larger capacity increase across categories.
How do you unlock satchel upgrades in RDR2?
Satchel upgrades are crafted through Pearson at camp. You’ll first need to purchase the Leather Working Tools through the camp ledger. Each satchel also has its own unlock condition, which you can find in the requirements table above.
How many Perfect Deer Pelts do you need for all satchels?
You’ll need seven Perfect Deer Pelts to craft every satchel upgrade, including the Legend of the East Satchel. A Perfect Deer Pelt is required for every satchel recipe.
Do you need to craft every satchel?
You don’t need every satchel to progress through the main story. However, you’ll need to craft all six category-specific satchels before you can unlock the Legend of the East Satchel.
What is the best satchel in RDR2?
The Legend of the East Satchel provides the largest overall inventory upgrade. Instead of increasing the capacity of only one item category, it allows you to carry significantly more items across categories.
Where do you craft satchels in RDR2?
During the main story, upgraded satchels are crafted through Pearson at camp after you’ve purchased the Leather Working Tools and completed the relevant unlock requirements.
Do you need the Leather Working Tools for satchel upgrades?
Yes. You’ll need to purchase the Leather Working Tools through the camp ledger before Pearson can craft upgraded satchels.
Do satchel upgrades stack?
Yes. Crafting another satchel doesn’t remove the increased capacity provided by your previous upgrades. The benefits remain active once the upgrades have been crafted.
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