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Red Dead Redemption 2 satchel upgrades and how to get the best satchel

The various satchel upgrades on offer in Red Dead Redemption 2.

Satchel upgrades should be towards the top of your list Red Dead Redemption 2, allowing you to carry around more items as you explore the Wild West.

However, getting them isn't easy - many have prior requirements before they unlock, and all of them require a lot of hunting before you can get your hands on them.

For more help, our Red Dead Redemption 2 walkthrough explains the requirements for fully completing the game's many story missions.

Where to upgrade your satchel in Red Dead Redemption 2

Satchel upgrades in Red Dead Redemption 2 come from one source - Pearson, found at your camp.

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Not only is he the camp cook, but he can also give you various camp upgrades - though unlike the satchel, these are cosmetic upgrades. Save your most valuable skins for satchel upgrades, which give you in-game benefits.

It should also be noted that although Pearson will be able to upgrade your satchel as soon as you start Chapter 2, many upgrades have requirements, including Leather Working Tools to donating and using the camp in various ways.

Best satchel upgrades in Red Dead Redemption 2

The following provides upgrades to your satchel inventory. Looking for the best satchel in Red Dead Redemption 2? That'll be the final one on the list - the Legend of the East Satchel - and requires you craft all the other satchels first. Good luck!

SatchelNoneUpgradeRequirementsRecipe
Tonics Satchel
Increases carrying capacity for all Tonics.Purchase Leather Working Tools.
Upgrade the Medicine Wagon twice.
1x Perfect Deer Pelt
1x Perfect Buck Pelt
1x Perfect Elk Pelt
Ingredients Satchel
Increases carrying capacity of edible Ingredients for crafting Provisions and Tonics.Purchase Leather Working Toolss.
Donate 5 animal carcasses to Pearson.
TBC
Kit Satchel
Increases carrying capacity for all types of regular-use Kit equipment.Purchase Leather Working Tools.
Donate 3 valuables to the tithing box.
TBC
Provisions Satchel
Increases carrying capacity for all Provisions.Purchase Leather Working Tools.
Upgrade the Provisions wagon twice.
1x Perfect Deer Pelt
1x Perfect Bison Pelt
1x Perfect Racoon Pelt
Materials Satchel
Increases carrying capacity for mostly inedible Materials used for crafting.Purchase Leather Working Tools.
Craft 3 recipes at the scout fire.
TBC
Valuables Satchel
Increases carrying capacity for all Valuables that can be sold for cash.Purchase Leather Working Tools.
Donate $50 to the tithing box.
1x Perfect Deer Pelt
1x Perfect Beaver Pelt
1x Perfect Rabbit Pelt
Legend of the East Satchel
Greatly increases carrying capacity for all item types.Purchase Leather Working Tools.
Craft all other satchels.
TBC
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