What’s the best way to store multiple pelts on your horse?

In Red Dead Redemption 2, storing multiple pelts on your horse is essential for crafting and trading. The game allows you to carry one large pelt on the back of your horse and multiple smaller pelts or carcasses on the sides. However, there are ways to maximize your storage capacity and ensure you don’t lose valuable pelts during your travels.\n\nFirst, understand the mechanics of pelt storage. Large pelts, such as those from bears, elk, or bison, can only be stored one at a time on the back of your horse. Smaller pelts, like those from rabbits, raccoons, or foxes, can be stacked on the sides of your horse. Additionally, you can carry one medium-sized carcass (like a deer) on the back and smaller carcasses (like birds) on the sides. This system allows for a mix of pelts and carcasses, but you’ll need to prioritize based on your needs.\n\nTo maximize storage, always skin animals before storing them. Skinning reduces the size of the pelt, allowing you to carry more. For example, if you kill a deer, skin it to store the pelt and meat separately. This frees up space for additional pelts or carcasses. Be cautious, though, as some animals, like birds, cannot be skinned and must be carried whole.\n\nAnother tip is to use a secondary horse. You can tame or steal a wild horse and use it as a pack animal. Simply ride your main horse and lead the secondary horse with a lasso. This doubles your storage capacity, allowing you to carry two large pelts and multiple smaller ones. This method is particularly useful when hunting in areas like Big Valley or the Heartlands, where large game is abundant.\n\nIf you’re hunting in a remote area and don’t have access to a second horse, consider using a hunting wagon. While this feature is more prominent in Red Dead Online, in single-player mode, you can temporarily store pelts on a wagon or cart found in the world. However, this is less reliable, as wagons can be difficult to maneuver and may attract unwanted attention from lawmen or bandits.\n\nTo avoid losing pelts, always save your game after a successful hunt. If your horse dies or you encounter a glitch, reloading your save will restore your pelts. Additionally, avoid fast travel while carrying pelts, as this can sometimes cause them to disappear. Instead, ride manually to your destination, such as the Trapper or Pearson at camp, to ensure your pelts are safely delivered.\n\nFinally, prioritize high-quality pelts. Perfect pelts (3-star) are the most valuable for crafting and trading. Use the right weapon for each animal to avoid damaging the pelt. For example, use a bow with small game arrows for rabbits and squirrels, and a rifle for larger animals like deer or elk. This ensures you get the best possible pelt for your efforts.\n\nIn summary, to store multiple pelts on your horse, skin animals to reduce size, use a secondary horse for extra storage, and prioritize high-quality pelts. Always save your game after hunting and avoid fast travel to prevent losing your hard-earned materials. With these strategies, you’ll be able to efficiently gather and store pelts for all your crafting needs.