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Backpack for books and scrolls
I remember someone on a forum or Discord talking about how usefull a backpack that is design to carry books and scrolls would be and I decided to check if someone made it because I agree with the comment. Turns out no one made it so I went ahead and did it mys
Choose a version Pick your version below, then grab the matching file.
Quick answer
Which Backpack for books and scrolls release matches 1.21.3?
Best match for your filters 0.1.2
Game version 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4
Loader Built-in Vintage Story mod system
Backpack for books and scrolls 0.1.2 targets 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4. It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Backpack for books and scrolls required on the client, server, or both?
It must be installed on the client. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
Client Required
Dedicated server Optional
Loader for this release Built-in Vintage Story mod system
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume
This release supports both sides, but the source does not require it on the server.
What else does Backpack for books and scrolls 0.1.2 need?
0.1.2 on 1.21.3. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Backpack for books and scrolls without breaking your instance.
Built for Backpack for books and scrolls 0.1.2 on 1.21.3. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 0.1.2. It targets 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
- 03
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 0.1.2. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Backpack for books and scrolls add?
I remember someone on a forum or Discord talking about how usefull a backpack that is design to carry books and scrolls would be and I decided to check if someone made it because I agree with the comment. Turns out no one made it so I went ahead and did it myself.
If there is any other scrolls or books from the game or mods that don't work then let me know.
Bookbag
Storage capacity is 24
Can hold books, scrolls, letters, envelopes, schematics, tuning cylinders, maps and any lore versions.
Compatible with mods
Abyssal Depths
Better Ruins
Forgotten Armory series
- Greenwich
- Gothic
- Templar
- Landsknechts
- Chinese dynasties
- Hussar
- Vikings
- Varangian
- Jousting
Echoes of the Lens series
- The rusted trenchmen
- Cinders of stoneforge
- Ivory Bonehive
- Shadow Fantasy
- Sellsword of Reikland
- Synthetic Noble
- Ghal'Dea'n Sentinel
- The Draken Guard
Envelopes
Maltiez Firearms
firearm fork
Extra Firearms
Xskill/Xlib
Butterfly Bag
Storage capacity is 36
Can hold butterflies both alive and dead
Project description from Vintage Story Mod DB.
Pick your setup
Backpack for books and scrolls releases for each Vintage Story version.
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Vintage Story version
1.22.5
1 loader buildVintage Story version
1.22.4
1 loader buildVintage Story version
1.22.3
1 loader buildVintage Story version
1.22.2
1 loader buildVintage Story version
1.22.1
1 loader buildVintage Story version
1.22.0-rc.10
1 loader buildVintage Story version
1.22.0-rc.9
1 loader buildVintage Story version
1.22.0-rc.8
1 loader buildVintage Story version
1.22.0-rc.7
1 loader buildVintage Story version
1.22.0-rc.6
1 loader buildVintage Story version
1.22.0-rc.5
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 28 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Backpack for books and scrolls versions and loaders
0.1.2
mannybookbackpack_0.1.2.zip
31 Jan 2026
Client Required Server Optional Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.3 setup 1.21.21.21.31.21.41.21.5 release
0.1.1
mannybookbackpack_0.1.1.zip
31 Jan 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.3 setup 1.21.21.21.31.21.41.21.5 release
0.1.0
mannybookbackpack_0.1.0.zip
29 Jan 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.3 setup 1.21.21.21.31.21.41.21.5 release
Looking for an older file? The official Vintage Story Mod DB project page is in Resources.
