Upgrading the Kit Satchel in Red Dead Redemption 2 gives Arthur more room to carry Kit equipment, but you’ll need to complete an unlock requirement and collect three Perfect Pelts before Pearson can craft it.
To unlock the Kit Satchel, donate three valuables to the camp tithing box. You’ll then need a Perfect Deer Pelt, Perfect Elk Pelt and Perfect Panther Pelt to craft the upgrade.
The deer and elk shouldn’t give you too much trouble. The panther, on the other hand, can be a little more difficult to track down. Here’s everything you’ll need to unlock and craft the Kit Satchel.
Kit Satchel Requirements
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Unlock requirement | Donate 3 valuables to the camp tithing box |
| Perfect Deer Pelt | ×1 |
| Perfect Elk Pelt | ×1 |
| Perfect Panther Pelt | ×1 |
What Does the Kit Satchel Do?
The Kit Satchel increases Arthur’s carrying capacity for items in the Kit category, allowing you to carry more of the equipment and miscellaneous items you pick up throughout the game.
It’s particularly useful if you frequently reach your inventory limit while exploring, as the extra capacity means you’ll spend less time managing or discarding items.
The Kit Satchel is also one of the six satchel upgrades you need to craft before you can unlock the Legend of the East Satchel, which greatly increases Arthur’s carrying capacity across all item categories.
How to Unlock the Kit Satchel in RDR2
- Donate 3 valuables
Firstly, fulfill the single requirement by donating valuables to the Camp’s donation box. It’s located near the Ledger. Select the “Contribute” option and donate 3 valuable items. It could be any valuable objects (rings, belt buckles, etc.). 3 pieces of it and you’re done.
How to Get the Perfect Pelts
To craft the Kit Satchel, you’ll need a Perfect Deer Pelt, Perfect Elk Pelt and Perfect Panther Pelt. Each animal needs to be three-star quality, and you’ll need to preserve that quality when hunting it.
Before heading out, make sure you have the right weapons for each animal. You can use your binoculars or aim at an animal to check its quality before hunting it. If it isn’t three stars, you won’t get the Perfect Pelt you need.
First, you’ll be needing rifles for all the animals that you’ll be hunting. The Rolling Block Rifle is a great selection.
Perfect Deer Pelt
Deer are common throughout the map, so this should be the easiest of the three pelts to collect.
Look for a three-star deer and use a rifle or bow to preserve the quality of the pelt. Aim for a clean shot rather than repeatedly attacking the animal, as damaging it can reduce the quality of the pelt.
You’ll need Perfect Deer Pelts for several other satchel upgrades as well, so they’re worth collecting whenever you encounter a three-star deer.
Perfect Elk Pelt
Elk can commonly be found in the northern and western parts of the map, particularly around areas such as Cumberland Forest and Big Valley.
Once you’ve located an elk, identify a three-star animal before taking your shot. Because elk are larger animals, use an appropriate rifle such as the Rolling Block Rifle and aim the red areas for a clean kill to ensure a Perfect Elk Pelt.
Perfect Panther Pelt
The Perfect Panther Pelt is likely to be the trickiest material you’ll need for the Kit Satchel. Panthers are much less common than deer or elk and can attack Arthur very quickly once they spot him.
One of the locations we’ve used to find panthers is southeast of Braithwaite Manor in Lemoyne. You’ll need to find a three-star panther and preserve its quality to obtain the Perfect Panther Pelt.
We’ve covered the locations we use and two different ways of hunting them in our dedicated How to Get a Perfect Panther Pelt in RDR2 guide.
How to Craft the Kit Satchel
Collect all your pelts and visit Mr. Pearson. Donate first, and then select Crafting Upgrades. Scroll through the satchel upgrade menu and click on the Kit Satchel Upgrade.
And there you have it! Upgrade Kit Satchel to carry more stuff as you ride into the sunset in Red Dead Redemption 2.
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