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Frequently returning to your base to unload the items collected from a resource-gathering run is definitely not how the pirate life should be, even in Windrose. If you’re searching for how to increase backpack space in Windrose, you’re in the right place. This guide is for new and returning Windrose players who want to maximize their inventory space and efficiency. Increasing backpack space is crucial for gameplay progression, as it allows you to carry more loot, gather resources efficiently, and spend more time exploring rather than running back to storage.

You can increase your inventory size to carry more materials and gear during your early exploration on the starter island. By crafting a better bag and using the accessories slot on your character, you will spend more time exploring and less time running back to your storage chests.

This guide covers all the equipment and resources needed to expand your carrying capacity in the first few hours of the game. Follow these instructions to unlock extra slots and make your mid haul much more efficient as you progress through this challenging swashbuckling adventure driven by greed.

How to Increase Inventory Space in Windrose

The default inventory in Windrose starts with 16 slots, which can be expanded by equipping backpacks in the Accessories slot.

Windrose Torn Sailcloth Bag

Crafting the Torn Sailcloth Bag

Each player begins their journey with a default inventory consisting of eight quick slots and 16 backpack slots. The first backpack you can craft in Windrose is the Torn Sailcloth Bag, which increases your inventory size by four slots and can be crafted at a level one Workbench using 2x Coarse Fabric and 1x Rope. This item is essential for surviving the early game because it provides four extra slots once it is equipped in the accessories section.

To craft the Torn Sailcloth Bag, follow these steps:

  1. Gather 9x Plant Fibers from the environment.

  2. Use a Workbench Level 1 to process these materials into:

    • 2x Coarse Fabric (requires 6x Plant Fibers)

    • 1x Rope (requires 3x Plant Fibers)

  3. At the same Workbench, combine the 2x Coarse Fabric and 1x Rope to create the Torn Sailcloth Bag.

Equipping Your Backpack

Once you have crafted the Torn Sailcloth Bag:

  • Open your character inventory.

  • Move the Torn Sailcloth Bag into the Accessories slot.

  • Your inventory space will immediately expand by four slots.

How to Get a Bigger Backpack in Windrose

To increase your inventory space in Windrose even further, you will need to craft the Sailor Backpack at a Workbench Level 2.

Upgrading Your Workbench

Your first order of business for this particular objective is to upgrade your workstation by building a sawhorse. This requires you to gather resources like copper and wood to move your progress forward.

Steps to upgrade your Workbench:

  1. Collect Copper Ore from the mine located north of the beach at the initial spawn point.

  2. Smelt Copper Ore into Ingots at a smelting furnace using ore and charcoal.

  3. Gather 20x Wood.

  4. Build a Sawhorse using the copper ingots and wood to upgrade your Workbench from Level 1 to Level 2.

Crafting the Sailor Backpack

To craft the Sailor Backpack, which increases your inventory size by eight slots instead of four, gather the following materials at your Workbench Level 2:

  • 1x Torn Sailcloth Bag (use your previous bag to create the new one)

  • 2x Copper Ingots (made by smelting copper ore at your furnace)

  • 5x Rough Hide (collected by hunting animals like boars and goats on the island)

Once you have all the materials:

  1. Go to your upgraded Workbench (Level 2).

  2. Combine the items to craft the Sailor Backpack.

  3. Equip the Sailor Backpack in your Accessories slot to expand your inventory by eight slots.

Why is My Backpack Not Showing Extra Slots?

A common problem players face is crafting a bag but not seeing any extra inventory slots in their character inventory. In Windrose, simply having the backpack in your inventory is not enough. You must manually move the item into the Accessories slot located on your character screen.

If you do not see the extra slots, check if you have the Torn Sailcloth Bag or Sailor Backpack actually equipped. To save physical space in your pack, you should wear your heaviest clothing items during transit. Once your bag is in the correct Accessories section, your inventory size will update immediately.

How to Upgrade to the Bosun and Quartermaster Backpacks

Once you leave the starter island, you will need even more inventory space in Windrose. To move past the Sailor Backpack, you must find iron and tanned leather.

  • The Bosun Backpack: Adds 12 slots for a total of 28. Requires:

    • Workbench Level 3

    • 1x Sailor Backpack

    • 5x Tanned Leather

    • 2x Iron Ingots

  • The Quartermaster Backpack: Adds 16 slots for a total of 32. Requires:

    • Workbench Level 3

    • 1x Bosun Backpack

    • 5x Crocodile Hide Pieces

    • 2x Iron Ingots

Using waterproof dry sacks within these larger packs allows for compression and keeps your clothes dry during travel. You can also use compression packing cubes to help shrink items and divide them efficiently.

Organizing Your Loot and Ship Cargo Storage

Even with a large backpack, your carrying capacity is limited by weight.

  • Place heaviest items near the center of the pack and against your back for better balance.

  • Rolling clothes tightly is more efficient than folding and helps with packing.

To solve weight issues, unlock ship cargo via the "I Need a Bigger Boat" quest. This allows your ship to act as a mobile storage unit. At your base, a quick deposit system automatically matches items to chests that already contain them, keeping your pack organized. You can also use storage sacks, which provide 28 slots of storage and are cheaper to craft than wooden chests because they do not require nails.

Conclusion

Mastering your inventory in Windrose is the key to a successful and profitable pirate career. By upgrading from a Torn Sailcloth Bag to a Sailor Backpack, you ensure that you can carry more loot and survive longer trips away from your primary camp. If you want to enjoy a smooth experience while gathering resources with your crew, you should consider using SparkedHost Windrose hosting for a lag-free environment. Start expanding your space today and prepare for a massive haul on your next voyage.