With 7 Days to Die’s vanilla inventory, slots fill up fast as you keep exploring, and you often find yourself agonizing over which materials to keep and which to leave behind. This “Lam’s 136 slot backpack” appears to be a UI-focused MOD that aims to solve that slot shortage at its root.
What kind of MOD is it?
As the name suggests, this is a MOD that expands the player’s backpack to 136 slots. According to author Lam’s Nexus page, it doesn’t simply add more cells ― it also includes various adjustments tuned to fit the larger bag after the expansion. The category is “User Interface,” so it’s likely a type that modifies the inventory screen itself.
Key features
- A high-capacity 136-slot backpack ― Gathering, salvaging, and base organization all progress dramatically in a single exploration run.
- Adjustments to the PackMule perk (perk packmule) ― Reportedly adapted to match the new bag size.
- Expanded death drop bag (156 slots) ― When you die and drop your backpack on the spot, the receiving container has also been enlarged so you don’t lose any items.
- UI shrunk by about 7% ― This seems to be an adjustment to fit the added slots within the screen, and how it looks may vary depending on your resolution and display setup.
- Compatible with the author’s other MODs ― It’s designed to be used in combination with the other MODs Lam has released.
* The above is an introduction based on the Nexus description. Before installing, please check the latest information on the distribution page for the actual behavior and version compatibility.
Installation tips
As with typical MOD installation, you’ll likely place the extracted MOD folder into the game’s Mods folder. For MODs that modify the UI or inventory structure, keeping the following points in mind will help you stay safe.
- Because they tend to conflict with other UI/inventory expansion MODs of the same type, it’s best to avoid using them together.
- For MODs that change the number of slots, backing up your save data before installing or removing them prepares you in case of any issues.
- In multiplayer, you may need to have the same MOD configuration on both the server and the client.
- For supported versions and how EAC (anti-cheat) is handled, always give priority to what’s stated on the distribution page.
Who it’s recommended for
- People who just want to haul back huge amounts from exploration and salvaging, and who enjoy collecting more than organizing.
- People who find vanilla slot management tedious and want to play casually with comfort as the priority.
- People who already use Lam’s other MODs and want to unify their UI all together.
On the other hand, people who value the tension of survival ― making do with limited carry slots ― may feel the expansion is too large. It’s a good idea to picture whether it suits your own play style before installing.