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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)
ItemTypeTierSourceUse
Starter AxeToolT1Default inventoryChops T1 trees
Starter PickaxeToolT1Default inventoryMines T1 stone + Scrap Metal
Steel AxeToolT2Workshop T2Chops T2 trees + Honey + Rubber
Steel PickaxeToolT2Workshop T2Mines Hardened Metal
Reinforced AxeToolT3Workshop T3Chops T3 trees
Reinforced PickaxeToolT3Workshop T3Mines Adamant, Chrome, Rose Minerals
Homing BootsGearT2Story drop + Workshop T2 craftOn-screen waypoint arrow
Insulated CabinModuleT3Fabricator T1Required for Mountains
Storage CrateModuleT1Workshop T1Stores 12 stacks
Storage Crate XLModuleT2Workshop T2Stores 24 stacks
Solar Panel Mk1ModuleT1Workshop T12 PWR/h at noon
Wind TurbineModuleT2Workshop T21.5–4 PWR/h
Tidal CapacitorModuleT3Coast Reef RelayCoast-only generator
Reactor CoreModuleT5Fabricator T35 PWR/h, day & night
Saw BenchWorkbenchT1Default in vanLumber → Planks
WorkshopWorkbenchT1–T3Build at baseTools + module unlocks
FabricatorWorkbenchT2–T3Build at base (Coast East unlock)Late-game crafts
Evaporation RackModuleT2Workshop T2Salt Water → Salt
Water FilterModuleT2Workshop T2Dirty Water → Clean Water
Bandage KitConsumableT1Workshop T1Restore HP
AntisepticConsumableT2Workshop T2 + SaltCure infection
Salted MeatConsumableT2Stove + SaltLong-shelf food
CommunicatorQuest itemT5Fabricator T3 + Mountains runTriggers 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.

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