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Tacklebox

Tacklebox is a container item in Project Zomboid. Wearing it changes run speed to 0.97. Build 42.21 data, November 2026.

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Tacklebox at a glance

Tacklebox icon

Container Bags & storage

Wearing it changes run speed to 0.97. It holds 6 with 50% weight reduction. It weighs 1.5.

Weight1.5
Capacity6
Weight reduction50
Run speed0.97
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What it is and how to use it

Capacity is how much a container holds. Weight reduction is how much lighter the contents feel while you wear or carry it, so a bag with high weight reduction lets you carry more before you are overloaded.

More: Bags and backpacks.

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Item ID and variants

Use the item ID in sandbox loot settings, admin tools and mods.

Item IDGame category
Base.TackleboxContainer
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Where it spawns: the loot tables

Tacklebox is on 8 loot tables in the game files. Share is how much of a table's total weight this item takes, before your sandbox loot settings. Each container rolls its table several times, so a bigger share and more rolls both mean you see it more often.

Loot tableWhere that table is usedShareRolls
Fishing Store GearCamping (box, cupboard, shelves); Camping storage (box, crate); Fishing (cupboard, crate, shelves); and 5 more places6.1%4
Camping Store GearArmy Surplus Store (shelves); Camping (box, cupboard, shelves); Camping storage (box, crate); and 6 more places3.9%4
Fishing LockersFishing (locker); Fishing storage (locker)1.6%4
Fisherman OutfitSpecial spawn (vehicles, events or zombies)1.4%3
Crate FishingCloset (box, crate); Garage storage (box, crate); Shed (crate); and 1 more place1.1%4
Fisherman ToolsSpecial spawn (vehicles, events or zombies)0.68%3
Camping LockersCamp worker dorm (locker)0.49%4
Crate Random JunkAny building (box); Bedroom (box, crate); Closet (box); and 2 more placesunder 0.1%1

Inside bags and cases: Garbage Bag.

Town by town: loot locations.

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Quick answers

How much does the Tacklebox weigh in Project Zomboid?

It weighs 1.5 in Build 42.

What is the item ID for Tacklebox?

Base.Tacklebox.

How much can the Tacklebox hold?

Capacity 6, weight reduction 50%.

Stats and item IDs from the Build 42 game data as listed on pzfans.com. Item art is from Project Zomboid.