Change; Hands; Action
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Retrieve an item from a backpack 3, sack, or similar container; 2 hands; Interact
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Retrieving an item stowed in your own backpack requires first taking off the backpack with a separate Interact action.
Actually taking off the backpack doesn't seem to be required anymore, though it still takes 2 actions to get a stowed item.
You can use the Interact action (page 416) to:
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Retrieve a stowed item from a backpack, pouch, or similar container (or put one away). You'll often need to Interact to open or close the backpack or container.
Is there any consequence to just leaving the backpack open?
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Is there any consequence to just leaving the backpack open?
Only ones that the GM imposes because you are trying to exploit a loophole. Such as having random things fall out when you get hit or Stride.
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Is there any consequence to just leaving the backpack open?
Whatever the DM wants: you could drop everything in it whenever you fall, get knocked prone, fail a ref save, or whatever else the Dm wants. As there is NO detriment to wearing items instead, it's best to do so for things you'll potentially need: the only things that need to go in a container are those you wish to get a bulk reduction for and don't need to quickly Draw.