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Hydration Backpack

Carries 2 L, or 3 L for the camo version, since 42.18. Where to find it and how to use it below. Updated for Build 42.21, November 2026.

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Hydration Backpack at a glance

Hydration Backpack icon

Water Food & water

Carries 2 L, or 3 L for the camo version, since 42.18.

No published stats for this item yet.

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Where to find it

Sports and hiking stores, military areas.

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Quick answers

Where do you find the Hydration Backpack in Project Zomboid?

Sports and hiking stores, military areas.

What is the Hydration Backpack used for?

Carries 2 L, or 3 L for the camo version, since 42.18. Drink on the move without stopping.

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