Are you a pack rat like me—constantly overloaded, with companions maxed out and your ship’s cargo bursting at the seams? You’re not alone. Starfield offers a massive universe to explore, but managing your inventory can quickly become a challenge. This guide breaks down practical, beginner-friendly tips to help you stay organized and keep adventuring without constantly hitting weight limits.

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Companion Carry Capacity

The fastest way to manage excess weight is by using your companions as extra storage.

• Each companion has a carry limit (e.g., Vasco can carry up to 135kg).
• To store items, initiate a conversation and select the trade/transfer option.
• Be mindful: companions can’t carry unlimited gear, so prioritize what they hold (e.g., weapons, ores, heavy equipment).

✅ Pro Tip: Use companions for raw materials and vendor trash until you can offload or sell it.

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Ship Storage (Cargo Hold)

Your ship’s cargo hold is another major storage source—especially useful for crafting and exploration.

How to Use It:

1. Approach your ship’s cargo bay and press the transfer button (default: X).
2. Use the “Store All Resources” option (RB on controller) to quickly dump crafting mats.
3. Sort by weight to identify and store the heaviest items first.

• Most starter ships have ~2,280kg of storage, which can be upgraded later.

✅ Pro Tip: Always offload at docking points—cargo space fills up fast!

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Unlimited Storage: The Lodge

When your ship and companions are full, The Lodge provides a reliable solution: unlimited personal storage.

How to Access It:

1. Fast travel to Jemison in the Alpha Centauri system.
2. Select The Lodge on the planet map and land directly.
3. Inside your room, locate the personal storage chest — it has no weight limit!

Ideal items for Lodge storage:

• Rare weapons & armor
• Faction uniforms
• Crafting components
• Keepsakes & trophies

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Managing Encumbrance

Carrying over your weight limit comes with real penalties:

• Rapid oxygen depletion while running or moving.
• No fast travel allowed until you drop below your max load.

Avoid over-encumbrance by:

• Regularly offloading items.
• Stashing gear at The Lodge after big exploration runs.
• Keeping only what’s essential for your current mission or loadout.

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Selling or Stashing Excess Loot

Eventually, you’ll need to clean house. Here’s how to triage:

• Sell: Offload high-value loot, duplicate weapons, and armor for credits.
• Stash: Keep materials, unique items, or gear you’re not ready to part with.
• Drop/Jettison: Discard low-value junk or use your ship to eject it when desperate.

✅ Pro Tip: Check vendor inventories often; some shops pay better prices than others.

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Fast Travel Shortcut to Storage

No need to walk from the landing pad to The Lodge every time:

1. Open Jemison’s planet map.
2. Click The Lodge icon to fast travel instantly.
3. Walk straight to your room to manage your inventory efficiently.

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Summary: Inventory Management Made Easy

To recap, here’s how to stay ahead of the weight curve:

• 🧍 Use companions to carry overflow.
• 🚀 Offload into your ship cargo hold regularly.
• 🏠 Take advantage of The Lodge’s unlimited storage.
• 🛒 Sell or stash items as needed to avoid overburdening.
• 📦 Track and sort by weight to prioritize.

Make these habits part of your routine, and you’ll spend less time micromanaging your bags—and more time exploring the stars.

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