Outbound \u2014 Best Base Locations
One main base, one forward camp. Here are the optimal parking spots in each of the 4 biomes.
| Spot | Biome | Resources nearby | Power / shelter | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Area river meadow | Starting Area | Lumber + Fibre + Water | Flat, Solar exposure | Hour 0–8 |
| Canyons river west bank | Canyons | Coal + Common Minerals + Water | Sheltered from storms | Hour 8–20 |
| Coast western lighthouse plateau | Coast | Salt + Glass + Pearls + trader on foot | Tidal Capacitor + Wind | Hour 20+ |
| Coast East Lighthouse | Coast | Hardened Metal + Strong Weave | Fabricator schematic on site | Mid-Coast |
| Mountains south plateau | Mountains | Adamant Metal access + Insulated Cabin shelter | Wind 4 PWR/h in storms | Endgame |
Why Coast western lighthouse is the dominant pick
- Flat parking that fits Big One and Schoolie chassis.
- Tidal Capacitor mounts here \u2014 the only spot with reliable tide cycles.
- Storm-fed Wind Turbine averages 3 PWR/h.
- Salt and Pearls within 200m walking range.
- Line-of-sight to two signal towers (West Lighthouse + Reef Relay).
Two-base meta
Veteran setup: keep your maxed-out Schoolie or Big One parked at the Coast western lighthouse as your main base. Run a Pathmaker as your daily driver for Mountains and narrow Canyons corridors. The Pathmaker carries minimal storage \u2014 it doesn\u2019t need it because the main base is always close.
Common base-location questions
Where is the best base location in Outbound?
The Coast western lighthouse plateau is the dominant late-game pick. Flat parking, salt + pearls + glass within walking range, the Coastline trader on foot, and dual power feeds (Tidal + Wind). It is also the only location with line-of-sight to two signal towers.
Should I have one base or multiple bases?
One main base + one forward camp. The main base lives at Coast western lighthouse. The forward camp moves with you per chapter — Canyons river bank for hours 8–20, Mountains south plateau for hours 30+.
Can I move my base after building it?
Yes — the van itself is the base. Drive to a new location, all modules and storage move with you. Static placeables (Evaporation Rack, Rainwater Turbine on the ground) stay behind — build a second one at the new site.