How Many Pelts Can I Carry in Red Dead Redemption 2?
The maximum pelts you can carry in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 99. This requires upgrading to the Legend of the East satchel, which expands your inventory capacity for pelts, carcasses, and many other item types up to 99.
Now let‘s break down exactly how pelts work in RDR2…
Satchel Inventory Limits
Your satchel directly controls how many pelts, carcasses, and other items you can carry. Here‘s a comparison:
| Satchel | Pelt Capacity | Carcass Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Default Satchel | 10 | 2 |
| Pearson Satchel | 15 | 3 |
| Legend of the East | 99 | 99 |
As you can see above, the Legend of the East satchel is the clear winner, boosting your potential pelts carried to 99. The default limits you to just 10 pelts.
So crafting the Legend satchel from Pearson should be every hunter‘s first goal. Bring him perfect pelts to complete satchel upgrades as soon as possible.
Persisting Pelts vs Decaying Carcasses
One advantage of the satchel is it preserves your pelts indefinitely, whereas carcasses decay over time.
On your horse, expect entire carcasses to rot within about 1-2 days. For maximum value, sell carcasses right away.
In contrast, stowed satchel pelts persist indefinitely. Take your time amassing a large haul before cashing them in.
Prioritize preservation by skinning animals and stowing the pelts whenever possible. Leave intact carcasses for smaller game.
Best Weapons for Perfect Pelts
Your weapon choice plays a key role in getting clean kills and preserving pelt quality.
Here are the top options for maintaining perfect pelts:
- Bows – Excellent for stealth perfect kills on most animals. Use improved arrows for larger game.
- Repeaters – Lever-action repeaters like the Lancaster can easily down deer-sized game.
- Rifles – Bolt-action rifles have necessary stopping power for elk, bears, etc.
- Sniper Rifle – Safely take out skittish predators like cougars from long range.
I especially recommend repeaters for versatile hunting. But carry multiple weapon types to be prepared for different situations.
