In this guide, we’ll dive into the various utility accessories your survivor can find and equip in The Long Dark. These items offer unique advantages in terms of carry capacity, protection, stamina efficiency, and more. We’ll cover their stats, use cases, and offer recommendations to help you prioritize which ones to carry based on your situation.

Spoiler Alert: This guide covers content from the “Tales From The Far Territory” expansion, including late-game rewards. Read on only if you’re ready for detailed insights.

Crampons & Improvised Crampons

Crampons are a game-changing item designed to reduce climbing strain, improve ice travel, and minimize sprain risk.

Shared Stats:

• Waterproof Bonus: 100%
• Mobility Penalty: -5%
• Protection Bonus: +3%

Weight:

• Crampons: 0.5 kg
• Improvised Crampons: 0.75 kg

Buffs (Bugged vs Intended):

Standard Crampons:

• 50% reduced sprain risk on slopes
• 40% reduced stamina drain while rope climbing (bugged; intended: 60%)
• Faster climbing speed when below 25% fatigue
• +1 second on weak ice (20% increase)

Improvised Crampons:

• 70% reduced sprain risk (bugged; intended: 30%)
• 60% reduced climbing stamina drain (bugged; intended: 40%)
• +0.5 seconds on weak ice (10% increase)

Usage Recommendations:

• Use regular crampons for better all-around benefit, especially for climbing while fatigued and for beachcombing.
• Use improvised crampons if you don’t have access to the standard version.

Note: Crampons degrade quickly when worn, but slowly when stored. Repair with 2x Scrap Metal. Also, crampons only function if you’re wearing shoes.

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Carry Weight Accessories

1. Moose-Hide Satchel

• Effect: +5 kg carry capacity
• Notes: Flat bonus, always useful. Cannot equip two at once.

2. Foreman’s Tool Belt

• Effect: Halves the weight of your 3 heaviest tools (e.g., hatchet, hammer, prybar)
• Max Savings: 2.25 kg
• Best For: Tool-heavy players or crafters

3. Security Chief’s Rifle Holster

• Effect: Reduces rifle weight by 50%
• Max Savings: 2.25 kg (with Barb’s Rifle at 4.5 kg)
• Best For: Rifle-focused hunters or snipers

Prioritization:

• Single Slot Available? Use the Moose-Hide Satchel.
• Two Slots? Combine Moose-Hide Satchel + either Tool Belt or Rifle Holster depending on your gear.

Tip: For weight-efficient travel, check out gear management tips in the “Roomy Pack” playlist for help on packing smart.

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Ballistic Vest

• Weight: 6 kg
• Mobility Penalty: -40%
• Protection Bonus: +50%

Use Case:

• Only equip this tanky vest when planning to hunt or confront moose, bear, or cougar.
• Avoid using it during travel, exploration, or general gameplay due to its heavy burden.

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Summary

Accessory	Weight	Mobility Penalty	Primary Benefit
Crampons	0.5 kg	-5%	Rope climbing, weak ice, sprain resistance
Improvised Crampons	0.75 kg	-5%	Bugged stamina benefit (currently higher), weak ice support
Moose-Hide Satchel	0.5 kg	None	+5 kg carry capacity
Tool Belt	0.5 kg	None	Halves weight of 3 heaviest tools
Rifle Holster	0.5 kg	None	Halves rifle weight
Ballistic Vest	6 kg	-40%	+50% protection

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Equipping the right accessories can mean the difference between a successful journey and disaster in The Long Dark. Whether you’re beachcombing, rope climbing, or hunting the fiercest wildlife, gear up wisely and stay safe out there.

Thanks for reading and good luck on Great Bear Island!