Nyf's Wearable Backpacks
by Nyfaria
Nyf's Wearable Backpacks gives players a backpack worn in the chest armor slot, with storage that grows as the backpack is upgraded.
What it does
Nyf's Wearable Backpacks is a continuation of the backpack design from BetterStorage, rebuilt by Nyfaria as a balanced alternative. With default settings a backpack takes the chest armor slot and protects the wearer like leather armor, so armor and storage are both gained from one item. Players can choose between more protection and more storage through the configuration, and the armor function can be turned off for those who do not want it.
Backpacks can be shared between players on a server, so a friend can open a backpack, borrow items and put them back. Backpacks can be dyed with Minecraft's dyeing system, and a backpack dropped on death is placed near the point of failure so it can be recovered. Only one backpack can be worn at a time, which differs from mods that let several backpacks sit in the inventory.
The mod runs on Fabric and Forge for 1.20.1 and is released under the MIT License, but it is not open source. Client and server both need it, so it has to be installed on the server and on every player's game.
Key features
Chest slot backpacks
A backpack occupies the chest armor slot and gives armor protection similar to leather armor by default.
Adjustable protection and storage
A configuration choice trades armor protection for extra storage, and the armor function can be switched off.
Shared backpacks
Other players can open a shared backpack and take items from it, which suits group mining trips and base storage.
Dyeable backpacks
Backpacks take color through Minecraft's standard dyeing recipes, so they can match a player's build or outfit.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players who want a wearable storage option on Fabric or Forge, and server owners who want shared storage among friends.
How it compares
Wearable Lanterns is a Fabric-only client and server mod for 1.20.1 under the MIT License and is open source. Sophisticated Backpacks easier upgrade runs on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for 1.20.1 – 26.2 under the MIT License, but it is not open source and is client-side only, so servers need nothing installed. Tree Hat is open source under the Mozilla Public License 2.0 and targets Fabric and Quilt for 1.19.2.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyf's Wearable Backpacks | Fabric and Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-04-26 |
| Wearable Lanterns | Fabric | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2024-04-30 |
| Sophisticated Backpacks easier upgrade | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-09-30 |
| Tree Hat | Fabric and Quilt | 1.19.2 | Client and server | 2022-09-18 |
Questions
Does Nyf's Wearable Backpacks need to be installed on the server?
Which loaders does Nyf's Wearable Backpacks support?
Can the armor function be turned off?
In the catalog
Nyf's Wearable Backpacks is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 8,894 Equipment mods for Fabric. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
Spiritual Successor to copygirl's Wearable Backpacks (Complete ReWrite from the Ground Up) .. is a Minecraft mod which adds backpacks. But wait! It's not like anything you've seen before. Wearable Backpacks continues the legacy of BetterStorage's backpacks, and brings with it a beautifully designed and balanced…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/nyfs-wearable-backpacks
- Owner
- Nyfaria
- Published
- 2024-06-22
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-04-26
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15