Adventuring gear

The adventuring gear of the fifth-edition SRD, as its tables print them.

SRD 5.1 (2014)

NameCostWeightCapacityCapacity note
Abacus Not in the game yet2 gp2 lb.——
Acid (vial)25 gp1 lb.——
Alchemist’s fire (flask) Not in the game yet50 gp1 lb.——
Antitoxin (vial)50 gp———
Backpack2 gp5 lb.1 cubic foot/30 pounds of gearYou can also strap items, such as a bedroll or a coil of rope, to the outside of a backpack.
Ball bearings (bag of 1,000)1 gp2 lb.——
Barrel2 gp70 lb.40 gallons liquid, 4 cubic feet solid—
Basket4 sp2 lb.2 cubic feet/40 pounds of gear—
Bedroll1 gp7 lb.——
Bell1 gp———
Blanket5 sp3 lb.——
Block and tackle1 gp5 lb.——
Book Not in the game yet25 gp5 lb.——
Bottle, glass Not in the game yet2 gp2 lb.1½ pints liquid—
Bucket5 cp2 lb.3 gallons liquid, 1/2 cubic foot solid—
Caltrops (bag of 20)1 gp2 lb.——
Candle1 cp———
Case, crossbow bolt Not in the game yet1 gp1 lb.——
Case, map or scroll Not in the game yet1 gp1 lb.——
Chain (10 feet)5 gp10 lb.——
Chalk (1 piece)1 cp———
Chest Not in the game yet5 gp25 lb.12 cubic feet/300 pounds of gear—
Climber’s kit25 gp12 lb.——
Clothes, common5 sp3 lb.——
Clothes, costume5 gp4 lb.——
Clothes, fine15 gp6 lb.——
Clothes, traveler’s Not in the game yet2 gp4 lb.——
Component pouch25 gp2 lb.——
Crowbar2 gp5 lb.——
Fishing tackle1 gp4 lb.——
Flask or tankard2 cp1 lb.1 pint liquid—
Grappling hook2 gp4 lb.——
Hammer1 gp3 lb.——
Hammer, sledge2 gp10 lb.——
Healer’s kit5 gp3 lb.——
Holy water (flask)25 gp1 lb.——
Hourglass25 gp1 lb.——
Hunting trap5 gp25 lb.——
Ink (1 ounce bottle)10 gp———
Ink pen Not in the game yet2 cp———
Jug or pitcher Not in the game yet2 cp4 lb.1 gallon liquid—
Ladder (10-foot)1 sp25 lb.——
Lamp5 sp1 lb.——
Lantern, bullseye10 gp2 lb.——
Lantern, hooded5 gp2 lb.——
Lock10 gp1 lb.——
Magnifying glass100 gp———
Manacles2 gp6 lb.——
Mess kit2 sp1 lb.——
Mirror, steel5 gp1/2 lb.——
Oil (flask)1 sp1 lb.——
Paper (one sheet)2 sp———
Parchment (one sheet)1 sp———
Perfume (vial)5 gp———
Pick, miner’s Not in the game yet2 gp10 lb.——
Piton5 cp1/4 lb.——
Poison, basic (vial)100 gp———
Pole (10-foot) Not in the game yet5 cp7 lb.——
Pot, iron2 gp10 lb.1 gallon liquid—
Potion of healing50 gp1/2 lb.——
Pouch5 sp1 lb.1/5 cubic foot/6 pounds of gear—
Quiver Not in the game yet1 gp1 lb.——
Ram, portable Not in the game yet4 gp35 lb.——
Rations (1 day)5 sp2 lb.——
Robes1 gp4 lb.——
Rope, hempen (50 feet)1 gp10 lb.——
Rope, silk (50 feet) Not in the game yet10 gp5 lb.——
Sack1 cp1/2 lb.1 cubic foot/30 pounds of gear—
Scale, merchant’s Not in the game yet5 gp3 lb.——
Sealing wax Not in the game yet5 sp———
Shovel2 gp5 lb.——
Signal whistle5 cp———
Signet ring Not in the game yet5 gp———
Soap2 cp———
Spellbook50 gp3 lb.——
Spikes, iron (10) Not in the game yet1 gp5 lb.——
Spyglass1,000 gp1 lb.——
Tent, two-person2 gp20 lb.——
Tinderbox5 sp1 lb.——
Torch1 cp1 lb.——
Vial1 gp—4 ounces liquid—
Waterskin2 sp5 lb. (full)4 pints liquid—
Whetstone1 cp1 lb.——
Ammunition
Arrows (20)1 gp1 lb.——
Blowgun needles (50) Not in the game yet1 gp1 lb.——
Crossbow bolts (20)1 gp1½ lb.——
Sling bullets (20) Not in the game yet4 cp1½ lb.——
Arcane focus
Crystal10 gp1 lb.——
Orb20 gp3 lb.——
Rod Not in the game yet10 gp2 lb.——
Staff Not in the game yet5 gp4 lb.——
Wand Not in the game yet10 gp1 lb.——
Druidic focus
Sprig of mistletoe Not in the game yet1 gp———
Totem Not in the game yet1 gp———
Wooden staff Not in the game yet5 gp4 lb.——
Yew wand Not in the game yet10 gp1 lb.——
Holy symbol
Amulet Not in the game yet5 gp1 lb.——
Emblem Not in the game yet5 gp———
Reliquary5 gp2 lb.——
Arcane Focus Not in the game yet————
Druidic Focus————
Holy Symbol————
Burglar’s Pack Not in the game yet16 gp———
Diplomat’s Pack Not in the game yet39 gp———
Dungeoneer’s Pack Not in the game yet12 gp———
Entertainer’s Pack Not in the game yet40 gp———
Explorer’s Pack10 gp———
Priest’s Pack19 gp———
Scholar’s Pack Not in the game yet40 gp———

Adventuring Gear

This section describes items that have special rules or require further explanation.

Container Capacity

ContainerCapacity
Backpack*1 cubic foot/30 pounds of gear
Barrel40 gallons liquid, 4 cubic feet solid
Basket2 cubic feet/40 pounds of gear
Bottle1½ pints liquid
Bucket3 gallons liquid, 1/2 cubic foot solid
Chest12 cubic feet/300 pounds of gear
Flask or tankard1 pint liquid
Jug or pitcher1 gallon liquid
Pot, iron1 gallon liquid
Pouch1/5 cubic foot/6 pounds of gear
Sack1 cubic foot/30 pounds of gear
Vial4 ounces liquid
Waterskin4 pints liquid

* You can also strap items, such as a bedroll or a coil of rope, to the outside of a backpack.

Equipment Packs

The starting equipment you get from your class includes a collection of useful adventuring gear, put together in a pack. The contents of these packs are listed here. If you are buying your starting equipment, you can purchase a pack for the price shown, which might be cheaper than buying the items individually.

SRD 5.2.1 (2024)

NameCostWeightCost noteAmountStorage
Acid25 GP1 lb.———
Alchemist’s Fire Not in the game yet50 GP1 lb.———
Antitoxin50 GP————
Backpack2 GP5 lb.———
Ball Bearings1 GP2 lb.———
Barrel2 GP70 lb.———
Basket4 SP2 lb.———
Bedroll1 GP7 lb.———
Bell1 GP————
Blanket5 SP3 lb.———
Block and Tackle1 GP5 lb.———
Book Not in the game yet25 GP5 lb.———
Bottle, Glass Not in the game yet2 GP2 lb.———
Bucket5 CP2 lb.———
Caltrops1 GP2 lb.———
Candle1 CP————
Case, Crossbow Bolt Not in the game yet1 GP1 lb.———
Case, Map or Scroll Not in the game yet1 GP1 lb.———
Chain5 GP10 lb.———
Chest Not in the game yet5 GP25 lb.———
Climber’s Kit25 GP12 lb.———
Clothes, Fine15 GP6 lb.———
Clothes, Traveler’s Not in the game yet2 GP4 lb.———
Component Pouch25 GP2 lb.———
Costume5 GP4 lb.———
Crowbar2 GP5 lb.———
Flask2 CP1 lb.———
Grappling Hook2 GP4 lb.———
Healer’s Kit5 GP3 lb.———
Holy Water25 GP1 lb.———
Hunting Trap5 GP25 lb.———
Ink10 GP————
Ink Pen Not in the game yet2 CP————
Jug Not in the game yet2 CP4 lb.———
Ladder1 SP25 lb.———
Lamp5 SP1 lb.———
Lantern, Bullseye10 GP2 lb.———
Lantern, Hooded5 GP2 lb.———
Lock10 GP1 lb.———
Magnifying Glass100 GP————
Manacles2 GP6 lb.———
Map Not in the game yet1 GP————
Mirror5 GP1/2 lb.———
Net Not in the game yet1 GP3 lb.———
Oil1 SP1 lb.———
Paper2 SP————
Parchment1 SP————
Perfume5 GP————
Poison, Basic100 GP————
Pole Not in the game yet5 CP7 lb.———
Pot, Iron2 GP10 lb.———
Potion of Healing50 GP1/2 lb.———
Pouch5 SP1 lb.———
Quiver Not in the game yet1 GP1 lb.———
Ram, Portable Not in the game yet4 GP35 lb.———
Rations5 SP2 lb.———
Robe1 GP4 lb.———
Rope1 GP5 lb.———
Sack1 CP1/2 lb.———
Shovel2 GP5 lb.———
Signal Whistle5 CP————
Spell Scroll
Spell Scroll (Cantrip)30 GP————
Spell Scroll (Level 1)50 GP————
Spikes, Iron Not in the game yet1 GP5 lb.———
Spyglass1,000 GP1 lb.———
String Not in the game yet1 SP————
Tent2 GP20 lb.———
Tinderbox5 SP1 lb.———
Torch1 CP1 lb.———
Vial1 GP————
Waterskin2 SP5 lb. (full)———
Spell Scroll——Cantrip, 30 GP; Level 1, 50 GP——
Ammunition Not in the game yetVariesVaries———
Ammunition
Arrows1 GP1 lb.—20Quiver
Bolts1 GP1½ lb.—20Case
Bullets, Sling Not in the game yet4 CP1½ lb.—20Pouch
Needles Not in the game yet1 GP1 lb.—50Pouch
Arcane Focus Not in the game yetVariesVaries———
Druidic FocusVariesVaries———
Holy SymbolVariesVaries———
Arcane Focus
Crystal10 GP1 lb.———
Orb20 GP3 lb.———
Rod Not in the game yet10 GP2 lb.———
Staff (also a Quarterstaff) Not in the game yet5 GP4 lb.———
Wand Not in the game yet10 GP1 lb.———
Druidic Focus
Sprig of mistletoe Not in the game yet1 GP————
Wooden staff (also a Quarterstaff) Not in the game yet5 GP4 lb.———
Yew wand Not in the game yet10 GP1 lb.———
Holy Symbol
Amulet (worn or held) Not in the game yet5 GP1 lb.———
Emblem (borne on fabric or a Shield) Not in the game yet5 GP————
Reliquary (held)5 GP2 lb.———
Burglar’s Pack Not in the game yet16 GP42 lb.———
Diplomat’s Pack Not in the game yet39 GP39 lb.———
Dungeoneer’s Pack Not in the game yet12 GP55 lb.———
Entertainer’s Pack Not in the game yet40 GP58½ lb.———
Explorer’s Pack10 GP55 lb.———
Priest’s Pack33 GP29 lb.———
Scholar’s Pack Not in the game yet40 GP22 lb.———

Adventuring Gear

The Adventuring Gear table in this section includes gear that adventurers often find useful. These items are described here in alphabetical order, with an item’s price appearing after its name.