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Hunting Vest

Hunting Vest gives 0 bite and 20 scratch defence, with 0.70-0.90 insulation. Where to find it and how to use it below. Updated for Build 42.21, November 2026.

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Hunting Vest at a glance

Hunting Vest - Camo icon

Clothing Clothing & armour

Hunting Vest gives 0 bite and 20 scratch defence, with 0.70-0.90 insulation.

SlotTorsoExtraVest
Bite0
Scratch20
Insulation0.70-0.90
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Where to find it

Clothing stores, wardrobes and zombies dressed for the job.

Town by town: loot locations.

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How to use it

Protection only counts where the item covers you, so layer it with other pieces.

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Protection values

The Hunting Vest gives 0 bite defence and 20 scratch defence where it covers you. Every point matters: see how protection works.

StatValue
SlotTorsoExtraVest
Bite defence0
Scratch defence20
Insulation0.70-0.90
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Quick answers

Where do you find the Hunting Vest in Project Zomboid?

Clothing stores, wardrobes and zombies dressed for the job.

What is the Hunting Vest used for?

Hunting Vest gives 0 bite and 20 scratch defence, with 0.70-0.90 insulation. Protection only counts where the item covers you, so layer it with other pieces.

How much protection does the Hunting Vest give?

Bite defence 0 and scratch defence 20, with 0.70-0.90 insulation.

Item data from the ProjectZom item database, with stats from the Build 42 game data as published by pzfans.com and pindrop.gg.