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Pet Backpack
Requires Pet AI. This mod reintroduces the pet backpack from petai before version 3.0.0. This mod is open for adoption. Pet Backpack is an item that you need to physically craft, using a Leather Backpack in the center top slot, and 3 leather in the middle sl
Quick answer
Which Pet Backpack release should I use?
Pet Backpack 1.1.0 targets 1.20.11, 1.20.12, 1.21.1. It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. 1 required mod needs a matching file.
Where it goes
Is Pet Backpack required on the client, server, or both?
It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
This release supports both sides, but the source does not require it on the server.
What else does Pet Backpack 1.1.0 need?
1.1.0. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Pet AI first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Pet Backpack without breaking your instance.
Built for Pet Backpack 1.1.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.1.0. It targets 1.20.11, 1.20.12, 1.21.1; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Pet AI first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match.
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Put it on the correct side
It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.1.0. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Pet Backpack add?
Requires Pet AI.
This mod reintroduces the pet backpack from petai before version 3.0.0. This mod is open for adoption.
Pet Backpack is an item that you need to physically craft, using a Leather Backpack in the center top slot, and 3 leather in the middle slots.
To use it, put it in one of the 4 inventory expansion slots on your hotbar, select that hotbar slot, and Crouch+Right click your pet.
Known Issues
German shephard pup in backpack from outside might appear white.
Picking up of corgis and wolfdog pups has been temporarily disabled due to crashes.
Project description from Vintage Story Mod DB.
Pick your setup
Pet Backpack releases for each Vintage Story version.
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.22.3
1 loader build1.22.2
1 loader build1.22.1
1 loader build1.22.0
1 loader build1.21.1
1 loader build1.20.12
1 loader build1.20.11
1 loader build1.20.5-rc.3
1 loader build1.20.5-rc.2
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Pet Backpack versions and loaders
1.1.0
petbackpack1.1.zip
4 Jun 2025
1.0.0
petbackpack.zip
14 Mar 2025
Looking for an older file? The official Vintage Story Mod DB project page is in Resources.