CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Backpets
Bring companionship and utility to your adventures in Backpets!
Quick answer
Which Backpets release should I use?
Backpets 1.1 - 1.21.1 - NeoForge targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Backpets required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Backpets 1.1 - 1.21.1 - NeoForge need?
1.1 - 1.21.1 - NeoForge. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Bobo Lib first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Backpets without breaking your instance.
Built for Backpets 1.1 - 1.21.1 - NeoForge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.1 - 1.21.1 - NeoForge. It targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Bobo Lib first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.1 - 1.21.1 - NeoForge. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Backpets add?

Bring companionship and utility to your adventures with the Backpets mod!
Adventure is better with companions who carry your load! Backpets introduces creatures that act as living backpacks, following their owner faithfully across the world.
Features:
- Find backpet in the pillagers' cage in the world
- Feed backpets with chests
- Color them in any of the 16 vanilla colors
- Craft armor from phantom membranes to protect backpets
- They can catch some players' projectiles
- Put on a record near them so they start dancing

Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Backpets by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.1
1 loader build1.20.6
1 loader build1.20.4
1 loader build1.20.3
1 loader build1.20.2
1 loader build1.20.1
1 loader build1.20
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Backpets versions and loaders
1.1 - 1.21.1 - NeoForge
backpets-1.1-1.21.1-neoforge.jar
29 Sept 2026
1.1 - 1.20.1 - Forge
backpets-1.1-1.20.1-forge.jar
29 Sept 2026
1.0 - 1.20.1 - Forge
backpets-1.0-1.20.1-forge.jar
14 Feb 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.