If you’re knee-deep in crafting upgrades in Far Cry 3, you’ll eventually hit a wall when you realize you need dingo peltsto craft the Heavy Duty Rucksack. The game isn’t exactly upfront about where to find these elusive predators—and that can be frustrating. Fortunately, this guide will tell you exactly where to find dingos, how to deal with them, and what to expect along the way.

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Why Dingo Pelts Matter

To craft the Heavy Duty Rucksack—essential for carrying more loot, ammo, and items—you’ll need four dingo pelts. This upgrade is part of the essential crafting progression, allowing you to keep exploring without constantly returning to vendors to sell or manage inventory.

But while the game shows a vague icon on the map, actually locating dingos can be a bit more nuanced. They’re aggressive, mobile, and often blend in with the environment.

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Where to Find Dingo Pelts (Map Location & Coordinates)

From the starting area near Calvary Point, head directly south-east. There’s a radio tower in the area that you’ll want to activate first—this will reveal animal icons and points of interest on your map.

Once the tower is activated, set your waypoint to the nearby dingo hunting zone, which will now appear on your map. The exact coordinates to find them are:

• X: 540.5
• Y: 676.5

This location is nestled among a few trees and small clearings—perfect territory for packs of wild dingos. Be prepared: dingos will attack on sight and can deal some solid damage if you’re not ready.

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How to Approach the Area

If you’re feeling adventurous (or want to have some fun along the way), try using a hang glider to descend into the hunting zone from the radio tower. It’s a smooth way to reach the dingos fast—and surprisingly safe once you get the hang of it.

Once you’re in the area, if you don’t spot any dingos right away:

• Move away from the area, then return after a few minutes.
• Try fast traveling to a nearby location and returning.

This can help force a respawn cycle, especially if the animals didn’t spawn correctly on your first arrival.

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Tips for Hunting Dingos

• Watch your inventory: Make sure your rucksack has room before hunting. You don’t want to waste kills because you’re full on loot.
• Use silenced weapons or melee: To avoid drawing enemy attention, consider stealth. Dingos tend to roam near roads where patrols can show up unexpectedly.
• Don’t underestimate them: Dingos are fast and attack in packs. Don’t let them swarm you.

You can take them down quickly with a bow, silenced SMG, or even melee if you’re feeling brave. Just remember, they can damage vehicles if they get too close—yes, they’ll chase and bite your car.

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Final Notes

Once you’ve collected the four dingo pelts, head to your crafting menu and upgrade to the Heavy Duty Rucksack. This is a huge quality-of-life improvement and should be a high priority in your early-to-mid game.

It might take a few minutes to get the animals to spawn, but once you know the location, it’s a straightforward hunt. As with many aspects of Far Cry 3, preparation and positioning make all the difference.

Good luck out there—and watch your tires. Dingos bite.