How do I unlock the best satchel upgrades at Pearson’s camp?

Unlocking the best satchel upgrades at Pearson’s camp in Red Dead Redemption 2 requires completing the ''Leather Crafting Tools'' mission and gathering specific animal pelts. These upgrades significantly increase your inventory capacity, allowing you to carry more items like herbs, tonics, and provisions. To begin, you must first unlock Pearson’s crafting menu by completing the mission ''Money Lending and Other Sins II'' in Chapter 2. After this, Pearson will offer satchel upgrades in exchange for perfect pelts and other materials.\n\nTo craft the best satchel, the Legend of the East Satchel, you must first craft all other satchels. Each satchel requires specific pelts, and these pelts must be in perfect condition. For example, the Kit Satchel requires a perfect deer pelt, while the Tonics Satchel needs a perfect buck pelt. To obtain perfect pelts, you must hunt animals with a clean kill using the appropriate weapon. For deer and bucks, a rifle or bow with improved arrows is ideal. Always aim for headshots to ensure the pelt remains pristine.\n\nHunting can be challenging, especially when tracking rare animals like panthers or cougars. To improve your chances, use Eagle Eye to track animals and study them to determine their quality. If an animal is not three stars, leave it and search for another. Additionally, crafting potent predator bait can help lure rare animals to your location. For example, the Panther Satchel requires a perfect panther pelt, which can be found in the forests south of Braithwaite Manor. Be prepared for a fight, as panthers are aggressive and deadly.\n\nOnce you have all the required pelts, return to Pearson at camp. Open the crafting menu and select the satchel you wish to upgrade. Each satchel requires additional materials like leather and crafting tools, which can be purchased from general stores or found in the world. After crafting all six satchels, the Legend of the East Satchel will become available. This satchel allows you to carry 99 of every item, making it invaluable for long journeys and intense missions.\n\nA common challenge players face is finding specific animals, such as the badger for the Valuables Satchel. Badgers are small and often found in wooded areas like Big Valley or near Rhodes. Use a Varmint Rifle to hunt them without damaging the pelt. Another tip is to hunt at dawn or dusk when animals are most active. If you’re struggling to find a particular animal, consult the in-game compendium for hints on their habitats.\n\nFinally, always save your game before hunting rare animals to avoid losing progress if something goes wrong. Use Dead Eye to ensure accurate shots, and consider upgrading your camp’s provisions to unlock fast travel, making it easier to return to Pearson with your pelts. With patience and persistence, you’ll unlock the Legend of the East Satchel and enjoy the benefits of expanded inventory space throughout your journey in Red Dead Redemption 2.