How do I upgrade my satchel in RDR2?

Upgrading your satchel in Red Dead Redemption 2 is essential for increasing your inventory capacity, allowing you to carry more items such as herbs, meats, tonics, and valuables. The satchel upgrades are tied to the crafting system, specifically through the use of Pearson, the camp cook at your gang''s hideout. To unlock and craft better satchels, you must first complete specific tasks and gather the required materials.\n\nTo begin, you need to unlock the ''Leather Working Tools'' for Pearson. This is done by completing the camp upgrade mission ''Money Lending and Other Sins II,'' which becomes available in Chapter 2. After completing this mission, speak to Dutch at camp, and he will allow you to purchase the Leather Working Tools for $225. Once Pearson has these tools, he can craft satchels for you.\n\nThere are seven satchels in total, including the default one. Each satchel requires specific animal pelts and other materials. For example, the ''Tonics Satchel'' requires one perfect deer pelt, one perfect buck pelt, and one perfect elk pelt. To obtain perfect pelts, you must hunt animals and ensure you kill them with a clean shot using the appropriate weapon. For deer, a rifle or bow with improved arrows works best. Use Dead Eye to target vital organs for a clean kill.\n\nOne of the most sought-after satchels is the ''Legend of the East Satchel,'' which allows you to carry 99 of every item. To craft this, you must first craft all other satchels. This requires a significant amount of hunting and gathering, as each satchel has unique material requirements. For example, the ''Materials Satchel'' requires a perfect badger pelt, which can be challenging to find. Badgers are small and often found in wooded areas like Big Valley or near Rhodes. Use a varmint rifle to ensure a clean kill.\n\nA common challenge players face is finding specific animals or obtaining perfect pelts. To improve your chances, use bait to lure animals out of hiding and study them with your binoculars to determine their quality. If an animal is not three stars (perfect), leave it alone and search for another. Additionally, always carry the right weapon for the job. For example, use a varmint rifle for small animals like rabbits and squirrels, and a rifle for larger animals like deer and elk.\n\nOnce you have all the required materials, return to Pearson at camp. Interact with him and select the ''Craft'' option. From there, you can choose which satchel to craft. Each satchel you craft will increase your inventory capacity for specific items, such as herbs, tonics, or valuables. The ''Legend of the East Satchel'' is the ultimate upgrade, providing maximum storage for all item types.\n\nPractical tips for upgrading your satchel include focusing on hunting early in the game, as it can take time to gather all the necessary materials. Use your camp''s map to mark locations where specific animals spawn, and always carry the right weapons for hunting. Additionally, consider upgrading your camp''s provisions to unlock fast travel, which can save time when traveling to hunting grounds.\n\nIn summary, upgrading your satchel in RDR2 involves unlocking Pearson''s crafting ability, gathering specific animal pelts and materials, and crafting each satchel one by one. The process requires patience and preparation, but the increased inventory capacity is well worth the effort, especially for players who enjoy exploring and collecting resources.