Exploring the massive open world of Red Dead Redemption 2 introduces players to various survival mechanics, including hunting and crafting. To unlock advanced crafting options at your wilderness camp, acquiring specialized equipment for processing pelts is an absolute necessity. Understanding how to secure these resources allows you to significantly upgrade your inventory capacity and improve camp aesthetics.
Accessing the Camp Ledger
Before you can obtain the necessary gear for processing hides, you must progress through the main storyline until Chapter 2. Once your group establishes the camp at Horseshoe Overlook, complete a few initial missions for Strauss to unlock the camp ledger. This ledger is located right next to the money box behind Dutch's tent and serves as your main upgrade menu.
Interacting with the ledger allows you to flip through various pages dedicated to improving camp provisions, medicine, and ammunition supplies. You will need to navigate specifically to the pages concerning Pearson's crafting station to find the relevant upgrade options. Investing in these foundations early in the game will yield massive benefits for your overall progression.
Purchasing the Crafting Upgrade
The specialized gear you need is officially listed in the camp ledger under the name of Leather Working Tools. Acquiring this set requires a flat investment of two hundred and twenty-five dollars from the shared camp funds or your own pocket. If the camp fund lacks the required amount, you can donate cash or valuable items directly to the donation box to bridge the gap.
Once you purchase this upgrade, the change takes effect immediately without any delivery wait times or physical pickup missions. Mr. Pearson will now have the technical capability to craft a wide variety of unique cosmetic items and functional gear. This single investment is the direct key to unlocking all advanced satchel upgrades, which vastly increases your carrying limits for resources.
Utilizing Perfect Pelts for Crafting
Simply purchasing the equipment is only the first half of the equation, as you must still provide the raw materials for advanced items. Arthur must hunt wild animals across the frontier and secure perfect three-star pelts using the correct weapon and ammunition combinations. Bringing these pristine hides back to camp allows you to donate them specifically for crafting purposes rather than for provisions.
Pearson can use these materials to create valuable inventory bags, such as the highly coveted Legend of the East satchel. Additionally, players can customize the camp layout by crafting unique rug covers, skull mounts, and chair cushions using various animal hides. Balancing your main story progression with regular hunting trips ensures that you always have the resources required to maximize your equipment upgrades.
