Description:
BackpackOnChest is a mod, which adds the functionality of carrying an extra backpack on your chest.
Features:
- Adds the ability to put his backpack on the Chest. (This gives a huge advantage especially when parachuting)
- Adds a backpack on Chest-Action to the ACE3 SelfInteraction-Menu
- Forces the player to walk while having a backpack on the chest
Installation:
To install BackpackOnChest you should use modfolders to keep it seperate from the official game content to prevent issues.
With Arma 3 you can use different ways to set up your modfolders to use custom content you have downloaded.
Please visit the
Arma 3 Mod install instructions page for more information about using custom mods and addons in Arma 3.
Included files:
ZADE_BOC.pbo
Usage:
For usage instructions and information of how to use the BackpackOnChest please refer to the wiki:
https://github.com/DerZade/BackpackOnChest/wiki
Known issues:
- Ammo of static weapons is not handled. When a static is switched to chest and back again, a partially filled or missing magazine will be recreated as a full magazine.
Future plans:
-Stringtable
-Animations (perhaps)
-improving the attachment of the backpacks
Changelog:
v1.2
+ Added @ Fixed ^ Improved
+ A new button in the arsenal screen, which allows you to swap and switch the backpack to chest and back without leaving the arsenal
^ Functions actionOnChest, actionOnBack and actionSwap are now fail proof for release on the wiki page
@ Exploit that allowed you to run after picking up a crate and putting it back down while wearing a backpack on chest
@ Some magazines weren't recognized and therefore not preserved (thanks to Jack Ost)
1.1.1
+ Added ^ Improved @ Fixed
^ Removed unnecessary code in various functions
@ Script error when synchronizing units without a backpack to 'Backpack On Chest'-Module
@ Backpack floating in the air for other players when getting into a vehicle
v1.1.0
+ Added ^ Improved @ Fixed
+ Japanese translation
+ French translation
+ TFAR radio-settings are now handled when backpack radio is put on chest and back (speakers wont work, while rucksack is on chest)
+ removeMagFromChestpack function
^ Modules 'Add Chestpack' and 'Backpack on Chest' can now be activated by triggers
^ ACE-Actions are now avaliable in vehicles and hidden when map is open
^ Backpacks can now be stored in your chestpack
@ German translation typo 'Rucksack auf den Bauck'
@ Script error when putting a backpack, which stores a weapon with no magazine loaded, onto chest
@ Handle weapon attachments / loaded magazines when swapping rucksacks
v1.0
This Update will include a lot of improvments although the user wont notice a lot of them.
The whole system is now a lot more stable. Some small bugs were fixed and stuff like partially full magazines are now taken into account.
There are new modules and a lot of functions for the mission creators out there.
v0.21
Some Bug fixing
v0.2
Added some Functions (see here)
Modifyed some scripts (won't change any features)
Signed PBO
v0.1
- Initial release

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Awesome mod, All i want you to add is running (with 2 bags would be super cool)
Thanks
So a great mod, thank you very much !!
The point of forcing you to walk is due to weight/this is for paradropping, not for carrying extra gear around.
Double post.
is there a plane mod where u can walk around in the cargo bay. for roleplaying purposes.
We can make any soldier anims for u mod ;) PM me if u wish
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