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Introduction
Unturned is a popular free-to-play zombie survival game where players scavenge for supplies and build bases to survive against zombies and other players. Proper storage management is essential for organizing all the items you collect. This guide will teach you how to craft different storage containers like crates and lockers, explain their capacities, and offer tips on optimal placement.
Crafting Storage
There are several types of storage you can craft in Unturned:
Wooden Crates
- Birch Crate: Holds 24 slots in a 2×2 grid. Craft with 6 Birch Logs and 2 Rope.
- Maple Crate: Holds 28 slots in a 2×2 grid. Craft with 6 Maple Logs and 2 Rope.
- Pine Crate: Holds 32 slots in a 4×4 grid. Craft with 4 Pine Logs and 2 Rope.
To craft, put the ingredients in your crafting menu and tap “Craft.”
Metal Lockers
- Locker: Holds 36 slots in a 3×3 grid. Craft with 10 Scrap Metal and 1 Blowtorch.
Metal lockers are more durable and secure than wooden crates.
Crate Capacities
- Birch Crates have the least capacity at 24 slots.
- Maple Crates hold 28 slots.
- Pine Crates hold the most of the wooden crates at 32 slots.
- Metal Lockers hold the most at 36 slots.
Prioritize Pine Crates and Metal Lockers for maximum storage.
Where To Place Storage
Bases
- Place storage near crafting stations like campfires and workbenches for efficiency.
- Centralize storage so teammates can easily access supplies.
- Leave space around storage to open the menu.
Vehicles
- Attach storage to vehicles to transport more items.
- Place on foundations for stability while driving.
- Completely enclose with plates for protection against zombies and players.
Outposts
- Stash extra supplies in small outposts near key locations.
- Hide storage in dense forests or up on towers so other players won’t find it.
Storage Management Tips
- Use storage specialization:
- Weapons locker
- Food/Water cooler
- Medical storage
- Building supplies locker
- Clothing wardrobe
- Label lockers and crates with signs
- Empty your personal inventory into storage frequently
- Control player access with locked storage
Conclusion
Proper storage construction and placement is vital for organizing all the items you collect in Unturned. Use Pine and Metal storage for maximum capacity, place strategically within bases, vehicles and outposts, and employ storage management best practices. Efficient storage systems will help you better survive the zombie apocalypse!
