Starting small characters and encumbrance

[KrimblKrum]

I've created a new character as a small character (a halfling). I've purchased a normal backpack for my size (1/2 lb. weight, and 1/2 cubic ft. capacity). How do I know what I can fit into it? I'm sure 50 feet of rope wouldn't fit, but how many flasks, vials, or other relatively small items could I fit in it?

I plan to pack my character with as many relatively useful things as he can carry... to always be prepared. Until I can afford a Handy Haversack, I'm simply trying to maximize my normal container space and light load encumbrance.

[keerawa]

Here's a link to a fantastic article about cheap, very low-weight gear that you could fit in your pack.

Good & Cheap

[Darrell Impey UK]

Pretty sure that you'll find that there are no hard and fast rulesfor its capacity. Sorry.

[Harley Quinn X]

KrimblKrum wrote:

I've created a new character as a small character (a halfling). I've purchased a normal backpack for my size (1/2 lb. weight, and 1/2 cubic ft. capacity). How do I know what I can fit into it? I'm sure 50 feet of rope wouldn't fit, but how many flasks, vials, or other relatively small items could I fit in it?

I plan to pack my character with as many relatively useful things as he can carry... to always be prepared. Until I can afford a Handy Haversack, I'm simply trying to maximize my normal container space and light load encumbrance.

Also remember that not everything you own has to go inside the backpack. You could have your rope looped around your neck, or through your belt. The Explorer's outfit, which is a popular choice for starting outfit, can have small pouches for little things too.

[Mahtobedis]

check out the adventurer's anytool in UE.

[The black raven]

Ask other PCs to carry your excess luggage. The STR 18+ characters should have no problem with this ;-)

[KrimblKrum]

Thanks for the responses. I'm not worried about how much my character can carry, because his strength isn't bad. I'm more concerned about how much can fit inside of the backpack, since I had already imagined things hanging off of it.

I like the Explorer's outfit and adventure's anytool suggestions. I think that will come in handy.

[BigNorseWolf]

Backpack :1 These items weigh one-quarter this amount when made for Small characters. Containers for Small characters also carry one-quarter the normal amount.

Unfortunately the backpack itself doesn't seem to have a cubic footage listed or anything...

But really, that's not going to help you visualize it any better than "a kids backpack". Which if you've ever cleaned one out, can hold an absurd amount of stuff.