Reference
Outbound Items List
Every tool, gear piece, consumable and van module in Outbound \u2014 with tier, source and use case.
Game version 1.0Updated 2026-05-11Platform: Steam (PC)
| Item | Type | Tier | Source | Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Axe | Tool | T1 | Default inventory | Chops T1 trees |
| Starter Pickaxe | Tool | T1 | Default inventory | Mines T1 stone + Scrap Metal |
| Steel Axe | Tool | T2 | Workshop T2 | Chops T2 trees + Honey + Rubber |
| Steel Pickaxe | Tool | T2 | Workshop T2 | Mines Hardened Metal |
| Reinforced Axe | Tool | T3 | Workshop T3 | Chops T3 trees |
| Reinforced Pickaxe | Tool | T3 | Workshop T3 | Mines Adamant, Chrome, Rose Minerals |
| Homing Boots | Gear | T2 | Story drop + Workshop T2 craft | On-screen waypoint arrow |
| Insulated Cabin | Module | T3 | Fabricator T1 | Required for Mountains |
| Storage Crate | Module | T1 | Workshop T1 | Stores 12 stacks |
| Storage Crate XL | Module | T2 | Workshop T2 | Stores 24 stacks |
| Solar Panel Mk1 | Module | T1 | Workshop T1 | 2 PWR/h at noon |
| Wind Turbine | Module | T2 | Workshop T2 | 1.5–4 PWR/h |
| Tidal Capacitor | Module | T3 | Coast Reef Relay | Coast-only generator |
| Reactor Core | Module | T5 | Fabricator T3 | 5 PWR/h, day & night |
| Saw Bench | Workbench | T1 | Default in van | Lumber → Planks |
| Workshop | Workbench | T1–T3 | Build at base | Tools + module unlocks |
| Fabricator | Workbench | T2–T3 | Build at base (Coast East unlock) | Late-game crafts |
| Evaporation Rack | Module | T2 | Workshop T2 | Salt Water → Salt |
| Water Filter | Module | T2 | Workshop T2 | Dirty Water → Clean Water |
| Bandage Kit | Consumable | T1 | Workshop T1 | Restore HP |
| Antiseptic | Consumable | T2 | Workshop T2 + Salt | Cure infection |
| Salted Meat | Consumable | T2 | Stove + Salt | Long-shelf food |
| Communicator | Quest item | T5 | Fabricator T3 + Mountains run | Triggers ending choice |
Common item questions
How many items are there in Outbound?
Roughly 60+ unique items across tools, gear, consumables and modules. Tools and gear stay in your inventory; modules attach to the van; consumables are single-use.
What is the most useful item early game?
Saw Bench and Storage Crate — unlock T1 production and let you stockpile. The Homing Boots become essential once you start running between biomes.