The Long Dark is a survival game set in the frozen wilderness of northern Canada, after a geomagnetic storm has knocked out most technology. Clothing is your first line of defense against the cold. Every piece you wear adds warmth, resists water, and blocks some wind, and certain pieces also reduce damage from attacks. Understanding how these pieces work together, and how to keep them in good shape, is one of the simplest ways to last longer out there.
Showing 86 of 107 items.
Slot
Head
Aviator Cap
An old flight cap found among clothing in homes and cabins.
- Slot
- Head
- Warmth (°C)
- 2
- Windproof (°C)
- 2
- Waterproof (%)
- 30
- Protection (%)
- 4
- Weight (kg)
- 0.3
- Availability
- Tales from the Far Territory
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Astrid's Toque
A WINTERMUTE-only knit cap worn by Astrid.
- Slot
- Head
- Warmth (°C)
- 1.5
- Windproof (°C)
- 0.75
- Waterproof (%)
- 30
- Protection (%)
- 2
- Weight (kg)
- 0.15
- Availability
- WINTERMUTE only
Balaclava
A close-fitting face covering that can sit beneath another hat.
- Slot
- Head
- Warmth (°C)
- 2
- Windproof (°C)
- 1.5
- Waterproof (%)
- 30
- Protection (%)
- 3
- Weight (kg)
- 0.25
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Baseball Cap
A light sports cap found in ordinary clothing loot.
- Slot
- Head
- Warmth (°C)
- 0.5
- Windproof (°C)
- 0
- Waterproof (%)
- 0
- Protection (%)
- 0
- Weight (kg)
- 0.1
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Cotton Scarf
A thin cotton neck layer worn in the head slot.
- Slot
- Head
- Warmth (°C)
- 0.5
- Windproof (°C)
- 0
- Waterproof (%)
- 5
- Protection (%)
- 0
- Weight (kg)
- 0.1
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Cotton Toque
A plain cotton knit cap commonly found in household clothing.
- Slot
- Head
- Warmth (°C)
- 1
- Windproof (°C)
- 0.5
- Waterproof (%)
- 10
- Protection (%)
- 1
- Weight (kg)
- 0.1
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Cougar Hide Wrap
Sewn from cured cougar hide for a warm, weather-resistant outer layer.
- Slot
- Head
- Warmth (°C)
- 4
- Windproof (°C)
- 4
- Waterproof (%)
- 40
- Protection (%)
- 6
- Weight (kg)
- 1
- Availability
- Tales from the Far Territory
- How to Get It
- Craft at a Work Bench with a Sewing Kit using 1 Cured Cougar Hide and 2 Cured Guts.
Fleece Cowl
A fleece neck gaiter that covers the head and neck.
- Slot
- Head
- Warmth (°C)
- 1.5
- Windproof (°C)
- 1
- Waterproof (%)
- 20
- Protection (%)
- 2
- Weight (kg)
- 0.25
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Hardhat
A miner's helmet from Langston Mine that protects against physical injury.
- Slot
- Head
- Warmth (°C)
- 0
- Windproof (°C)
- 0
- Waterproof (%)
- 30
- Protection (%)
- 4
- Weight (kg)
- 0.4
- Availability
- Tales from the Far Territory
- How to Get It
- Found in the Langston Mine complex, including the Concentrator, Conveyor Room, Headframe Building, and Idle Camp; the Trader may also offer one.
Improvised Head Wrap
A scrap-cloth head covering that can help prevent frostbite when hats are scarce.
- Slot
- Head
- Warmth (°C)
- 1
- Windproof (°C)
- 0.5
- Waterproof (%)
- 0
- Protection (%)
- 0.5
- Weight (kg)
- 0.1
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Craft anywhere with a Sewing Kit using 2 Cloth.
Long Wool Scarf
A long wool scarf that can double as headwear when a hat is scarce.
- Slot
- Head
- Warmth (°C)
- 1.5
- Windproof (°C)
- 1
- Waterproof (%)
- 30
- Protection (%)
- 1
- Weight (kg)
- 0.25
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Mackenzie's Toque
A WINTERMUTE-only knit cap from Mackenzie's story outfit.
- Slot
- Head
- Warmth (°C)
- 1.5
- Windproof (°C)
- 0.75
- Waterproof (%)
- 30
- Protection (%)
- 2
- Weight (kg)
- 0.15
- Availability
- WINTERMUTE only
Rabbitskin Hat
Hand-sewn from rabbit pelts; it can also appear in rare caches and the Barn loft.
- Slot
- Head
- Warmth (°C)
- 2
- Windproof (°C)
- 1.5
- Waterproof (%)
- 30
- Protection (%)
- 4
- Weight (kg)
- 0.35
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Craft at a Work Bench with a Sewing Kit using 3 Cured Rabbit Pelts and 1 Cured Gut; it can also appear in Hidden Caches, the Barn loft in Pleasant Valley, and the Hushed River Valley Ice Caves.
Technical Balaclava
A slower-decaying face cover with better wind and water resistance than a standard balaclava.
- Slot
- Head
- Warmth (°C)
- 2
- Windproof (°C)
- 2
- Waterproof (%)
- 50
- Protection (%)
- 5
- Weight (kg)
- 0.2
- Availability
- Tales from the Far Territory
- How to Get It
- Found in Supply Caches or in a cabinet in Bunker Omega's bunk quarters.
Wool Scarf
A short wool scarf that can be worn as a head layer.
- Slot
- Head
- Warmth (°C)
- 1
- Windproof (°C)
- 0.5
- Waterproof (%)
- 20
- Protection (%)
- 1
- Weight (kg)
- 0.1
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Wolfskin Hat
A wolf-hide hat that needs a Trader blueprint before it can be crafted.
- Slot
- Head
- Warmth (°C)
- 3
- Windproof (°C)
- 2
- Waterproof (%)
- 30
- Protection (%)
- 4
- Weight (kg)
- 1
- Availability
- Tales from the Far Territory
- How to Get It
- After getting its blueprint card from the Trader, craft at a Work Bench with a Hunting Knife using 1 Cured Wolf Pelt and 2 Cured Guts.
Wool Toque
A wool knit cap that can be worn in either hat layer.
- Slot
- Head
- Warmth (°C)
- 2
- Windproof (°C)
- 1
- Waterproof (%)
- 30
- Protection (%)
- 2
- Weight (kg)
- 0.25
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Slot
Outer torso
Astrid's Jacket
A WINTERMUTE-only jacket worn by Astrid.
- Slot
- Outer torso
- Warmth (°C)
- 2
- Windproof (°C)
- 2
- Waterproof (%)
- 30
- Protection (%)
- 3
- Weight (kg)
- 1.25
- Availability
- WINTERMUTE only
Bearskin Coat
Made from bear hides, this bulky coat can frighten wolves that approach.
- Slot
- Outer torso
- Warmth (°C)
- 6
- Windproof (°C)
- 5
- Waterproof (%)
- 80
- Protection (%)
- 15
- Weight (kg)
- 5
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Craft at a Work Bench using 2 Cured Black Bear Hides and 4 Cured Guts; it may also spawn in Ash Canyon on the path from Wolf's Jaw Overlook to the Mining Camp, except on Interloper.
Down Vest
A down-filled vest that works as a light layer under a heavier coat.
- Slot
- Outer torso
- Warmth (°C)
- 1
- Windproof (°C)
- 1
- Waterproof (%)
- 10
- Protection (%)
- 1
- Weight (kg)
- 0.5
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Expedition Parka
A rare down parka most likely found in Timberwolf Mountain's summit cargo containers.
- Slot
- Outer torso
- Warmth (°C)
- 4
- Windproof (°C)
- 6
- Waterproof (%)
- 50
- Protection (%)
- 6
- Weight (kg)
- 1.5
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Most likely found in the Timberwolf Mountain summit Tail Section cargo containers; it can also appear in safes and other high-loot locations, but not on Interloper.
Flight Jacket
A thick leather flight jacket found around aircraft and the Main Hangar.
- Slot
- Outer torso
- Warmth (°C)
- 3
- Windproof (°C)
- 5
- Waterproof (%)
- 50
- Protection (%)
- 10
- Weight (kg)
- 2.5
- Availability
- Tales from the Far Territory
- How to Get It
- Most often found in the Main Hangar basement or vehicles around the Hangar; it can also appear in lockers, a Mountain Town plane crate, and rarely in beachcombing trunks. It does not spawn on Interloper.
Light Shell
A thin shell that blocks wind better than it holds heat.
- Slot
- Outer torso
- Warmth (°C)
- 1
- Windproof (°C)
- 3
- Waterproof (%)
- 30
- Protection (%)
- 3
- Weight (kg)
- 1
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Mackenzie's Parka
A WINTERMUTE-only parka from Mackenzie's story outfit.
- Slot
- Outer torso
- Warmth (°C)
- 2
- Windproof (°C)
- 2
- Waterproof (%)
- 30
- Protection (%)
- 3
- Weight (kg)
- 1.25
- Availability
- WINTERMUTE only
Mackinaw Jacket
A classic cold-weather jacket found among ordinary clothing loot.
- Slot
- Outer torso
- Warmth (°C)
- 2.5
- Windproof (°C)
- 2
- Waterproof (%)
- 40
- Protection (%)
- 5
- Weight (kg)
- 1.5
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Mariner's Pea Coat
A heavy naval-style coat with strong resistance to wind and wet weather.
- Slot
- Outer torso
- Warmth (°C)
- 3
- Windproof (°C)
- 4
- Waterproof (%)
- 75
- Protection (%)
- 7
- Weight (kg)
- 2
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Military Coat
Military outerwear with a tougher build than casual jackets.
- Slot
- Outer torso
- Warmth (°C)
- 3
- Windproof (°C)
- 3
- Waterproof (%)
- 40
- Protection (%)
- 8
- Weight (kg)
- 2
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Miner's Jacket
A durable water-resistant work jacket found around the Langston Mine complex.
- Slot
- Outer torso
- Warmth (°C)
- 2
- Windproof (°C)
- 3
- Waterproof (%)
- 50
- Protection (%)
- 4
- Weight (kg)
- 2
- Availability
- Tales from the Far Territory
- How to Get It
- Found in the Langston Mine complex, most often around the Concentrator, Conveyor Room, Headframe Building, or Idle Camp.
Moose-Hide Cloak
Crafted from cured moose hide; it sheds water and helps in wildlife struggles.
- Slot
- Outer torso
- Warmth (°C)
- 3.5
- Windproof (°C)
- 4
- Waterproof (%)
- 90
- Protection (%)
- 20
- Weight (kg)
- 4
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Craft at a Work Bench with a Hunting Knife using 1 Cured Moose Hide and 4 Cured Guts.
Old Fashioned Parka
A bulky parka built with old-fashioned materials.
- Slot
- Outer torso
- Warmth (°C)
- 3
- Windproof (°C)
- 3
- Waterproof (%)
- 20
- Protection (%)
- 5
- Weight (kg)
- 2
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Simple Parka
A basic winter coat made with modern materials.
- Slot
- Outer torso
- Warmth (°C)
- 2
- Windproof (°C)
- 2
- Waterproof (%)
- 30
- Protection (%)
- 3
- Weight (kg)
- 1.25
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Ski Jacket
A light ski shell that is easy to layer with warmer clothing.
- Slot
- Outer torso
- Warmth (°C)
- 2
- Windproof (°C)
- 2
- Waterproof (%)
- 30
- Protection (%)
- 3
- Weight (kg)
- 1
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Sport Vest
A light athletic vest made for layering under a coat.
- Slot
- Outer torso
- Warmth (°C)
- 0.5
- Windproof (°C)
- 0.5
- Waterproof (%)
- 5
- Protection (%)
- 1
- Weight (kg)
- 0.5
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Tactical Jacket
A treated-canvas jacket found during the Last Horizon Tale.
- Slot
- Outer torso
- Warmth (°C)
- 2
- Windproof (°C)
- 4
- Waterproof (%)
- 50
- Protection (%)
- 15
- Weight (kg)
- 2
- Availability
- Tales from the Far Territory
- How to Get It
- Found in a hidden room in Bunker Omega at the end of the Last Horizon Tale; it does not spawn on Interloper or Misery.
Urban Parka
A long down coat with extra coverage around the lower back.
- Slot
- Outer torso
- Warmth (°C)
- 2.5
- Windproof (°C)
- 2
- Waterproof (%)
- 10
- Protection (%)
- 2
- Weight (kg)
- 1
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Windbreaker
A cheap nylon shell that blocks wind well but offers little insulation.
- Slot
- Outer torso
- Warmth (°C)
- 0.5
- Windproof (°C)
- 3
- Waterproof (%)
- 50
- Protection (%)
- 1
- Weight (kg)
- 0.5
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Wolfskin Coat
A handcrafted wolf-hide coat that can scare wolves when they approach.
- Slot
- Outer torso
- Warmth (°C)
- 4
- Windproof (°C)
- 4
- Waterproof (%)
- 60
- Protection (%)
- 12
- Weight (kg)
- 3
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Craft at a Work Bench with a Hunting Knife using 4 Cured Wolf Pelts and 4 Cured Guts.
Slot
Inner torso
Astrid's Sweater
A WINTERMUTE-only sweater from Astrid's story outfit.
- Slot
- Inner torso
- Warmth (°C)
- 0.5
- Windproof (°C)
- 1
- Waterproof (%)
- 10
- Protection (%)
- 2
- Weight (kg)
- 0.25
- Availability
- WINTERMUTE only
Cowichan Sweater
A thick patterned wool sweater with strong resistance to wet weather.
- Slot
- Inner torso
- Warmth (°C)
- 2.5
- Windproof (°C)
- 2
- Waterproof (%)
- 50
- Protection (%)
- 5
- Weight (kg)
- 1
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Dress Shirt
A cotton button-down that often serves as starting clothing.
- Slot
- Inner torso
- Warmth (°C)
- 0.5
- Windproof (°C)
- 1
- Waterproof (%)
- 0
- Protection (%)
- 0
- Weight (kg)
- 0.25
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Festive Sweater
A seasonal-pattern knit found in the standard clothing pool.
- Slot
- Inner torso
- Warmth (°C)
- 1
- Windproof (°C)
- 3
- Waterproof (%)
- 15
- Protection (%)
- 3
- Weight (kg)
- 0.3
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Fisherman's Sweater
A wool-knit sweater with a rugged coastal-workwear look.
- Slot
- Inner torso
- Warmth (°C)
- 2
- Windproof (°C)
- 1.5
- Waterproof (%)
- 40
- Protection (%)
- 5
- Weight (kg)
- 0.5
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Hockey Jersey
A team jersey that stands out from plain shirts in clothing loot.
- Slot
- Inner torso
- Warmth (°C)
- 1
- Windproof (°C)
- 3
- Waterproof (%)
- 15
- Protection (%)
- 3
- Weight (kg)
- 0.3
- Availability
- Tales from the Far Territory
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Hoodie
A casual hooded layer that fits beneath an outer jacket.
- Slot
- Inner torso
- Warmth (°C)
- 0.5
- Windproof (°C)
- 0.5
- Waterproof (%)
- 10
- Protection (%)
- 2
- Weight (kg)
- 0.25
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Mackenzie's Shirt
A WINTERMUTE-only shirt from Mackenzie's story outfit.
- Slot
- Inner torso
- Warmth (°C)
- 0.5
- Windproof (°C)
- 0.5
- Waterproof (%)
- 20
- Protection (%)
- 1
- Weight (kg)
- 0.25
- Availability
- WINTERMUTE only
Mackenzie's Sweater
A WINTERMUTE-only sweater from Mackenzie's story outfit.
- Slot
- Inner torso
- Warmth (°C)
- 0.5
- Windproof (°C)
- 1
- Waterproof (%)
- 10
- Protection (%)
- 2
- Weight (kg)
- 0.25
- Availability
- WINTERMUTE only
Plaid Shirt
A checked shirt that offers a simple step up from a T-shirt.
- Slot
- Inner torso
- Warmth (°C)
- 0.5
- Windproof (°C)
- 0.5
- Waterproof (%)
- 20
- Protection (%)
- 1
- Weight (kg)
- 0.25
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Sweatshirt
A cotton sweatshirt for a straightforward mid-layer.
- Slot
- Inner torso
- Warmth (°C)
- 0.5
- Windproof (°C)
- 1
- Waterproof (%)
- 10
- Protection (%)
- 2
- Weight (kg)
- 0.25
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Thick Wool Sweater
A dense wool knit for a heavier inner layer.
- Slot
- Inner torso
- Warmth (°C)
- 1.5
- Windproof (°C)
- 1
- Waterproof (%)
- 30
- Protection (%)
- 3
- Weight (kg)
- 0.5
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Thin Wool Sweater
A lighter wool knit that layers without much bulk.
- Slot
- Inner torso
- Warmth (°C)
- 1
- Windproof (°C)
- 0.5
- Waterproof (%)
- 20
- Protection (%)
- 2
- Weight (kg)
- 0.25
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
T-Shirt
A basic cotton tee that is easy to find in homes and vehicles.
- Slot
- Inner torso
- Warmth (°C)
- 0.5
- Windproof (°C)
- 0
- Waterproof (%)
- 0
- Protection (%)
- 0
- Weight (kg)
- 0.25
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
T-Shirt (CM)
A CM-marked tee from the Tales from the Far Territory clothing set.
- Slot
- Inner torso
- Warmth (°C)
- 0.5
- Windproof (°C)
- 0
- Waterproof (%)
- 0
- Protection (%)
- 0
- Weight (kg)
- 0.25
- Availability
- Tales from the Far Territory
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
T-Shirt (GBI)
A Great Bear Island tee from the Tales from the Far Territory clothing set.
- Slot
- Inner torso
- Warmth (°C)
- 0.5
- Windproof (°C)
- 0
- Waterproof (%)
- 0
- Protection (%)
- 0
- Weight (kg)
- 0.25
- Availability
- Tales from the Far Territory
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
T-Shirt (Snappy)
A Snappy-branded tee from the Tales from the Far Territory clothing set.
- Slot
- Inner torso
- Warmth (°C)
- 0.5
- Windproof (°C)
- 0
- Waterproof (%)
- 0
- Protection (%)
- 0
- Weight (kg)
- 0.25
- Availability
- Tales from the Far Territory
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Wool Shirt
A wool base layer with more weather resistance than a plain cotton tee.
- Slot
- Inner torso
- Warmth (°C)
- 1
- Windproof (°C)
- 0.5
- Waterproof (%)
- 40
- Protection (%)
- 2
- Weight (kg)
- 0.25
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Slot
Hands
Astrid's Gloves
WINTERMUTE-only gloves from Astrid's story outfit.
- Slot
- Hands
- Warmth (°C)
- 0.5
- Windproof (°C)
- 0.5
- Waterproof (%)
- 5
- Protection (%)
- 1
- Weight (kg)
- 0.1
- Availability
- WINTERMUTE only
Driving Gloves
Thin driving gloves found among everyday clothing loot.
- Slot
- Hands
- Warmth (°C)
- 0.5
- Windproof (°C)
- 0.5
- Waterproof (%)
- 0
- Protection (%)
- 1
- Weight (kg)
- 0.1
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Fleece Mittens
Soft fleece mittens for a simple hand layer.
- Slot
- Hands
- Warmth (°C)
- 0.5
- Windproof (°C)
- 1
- Waterproof (%)
- 10
- Protection (%)
- 1
- Weight (kg)
- 0.1
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Gauntlets
Bulky gauntlets with rugged coverage for falls and wildlife struggles.
- Slot
- Hands
- Warmth (°C)
- 2
- Windproof (°C)
- 2
- Waterproof (%)
- 40
- Protection (%)
- 5 to 6
- Weight (kg)
- 1
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Improvised Hand Wraps
Scrap-cloth hand wraps that can help prevent frostbite when gloves are scarce.
- Slot
- Hands
- Warmth (°C)
- 0.5
- Windproof (°C)
- 0.25
- Waterproof (%)
- 0
- Protection (%)
- 0.5
- Weight (kg)
- 0.1
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Craft anywhere using 4 Cloth and a Sewing Kit or Fishing Tackle.
Patterned Wool Mittens (Blue)
A blue patterned wool pair from the Tales from the Far Territory clothing set.
- Slot
- Hands
- Warmth (°C)
- 1
- Windproof (°C)
- 0.5
- Waterproof (%)
- 20
- Protection (%)
- 1
- Weight (kg)
- 0.1
- Availability
- Tales from the Far Territory
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Patterned Wool Mittens (Brown)
A brown patterned wool pair from the Tales from the Far Territory clothing set.
- Slot
- Hands
- Warmth (°C)
- 1
- Windproof (°C)
- 0.5
- Waterproof (%)
- 20
- Protection (%)
- 1
- Weight (kg)
- 0.1
- Availability
- Tales from the Far Territory
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Patterned Wool Mittens (Burgundy)
A burgundy patterned wool pair from the Tales from the Far Territory clothing set.
- Slot
- Hands
- Warmth (°C)
- 1
- Windproof (°C)
- 0.5
- Waterproof (%)
- 20
- Protection (%)
- 1
- Weight (kg)
- 0.1
- Availability
- Tales from the Far Territory
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Rabbitskin Mitts
Handcrafted rabbit-fur mitts that are warm but make hand movements clumsy.
- Slot
- Hands
- Warmth (°C)
- 2
- Windproof (°C)
- 2
- Waterproof (%)
- 50
- Protection (%)
- 3
- Weight (kg)
- 1
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Craft at a Work Bench with a Sewing Kit using 4 Cured Rabbit Pelts and 2 Cured Guts; a pair may also spawn in the Concentrator control room.
Ski Gloves
Insulated gloves made for snow sports and cold-weather travel.
- Slot
- Hands
- Warmth (°C)
- 1
- Windproof (°C)
- 1
- Waterproof (%)
- 30
- Protection (%)
- 3
- Weight (kg)
- 0.5
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Tactical Gloves
Reinforced gloves found at Last Lonely House during the Last Horizon Tale.
- Slot
- Hands
- Warmth (°C)
- 1.5
- Windproof (°C)
- 3
- Waterproof (%)
- 50
- Protection (%)
- 7
- Weight (kg)
- 0.75
- Availability
- Tales from the Far Territory
- How to Get It
- Found under the bed in the locked bedroom at Last Lonely House during the Last Horizon Tale; use An Old House Key.
Wool Mittens
A simple knit wool pair that blocks some wind.
- Slot
- Hands
- Warmth (°C)
- 1
- Windproof (°C)
- 0.5
- Waterproof (%)
- 20
- Protection (%)
- 1
- Weight (kg)
- 0.1
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Work Gloves
Sturdy workwear gloves with extra protection against physical damage.
- Slot
- Hands
- Warmth (°C)
- 1
- Windproof (°C)
- 0.5
- Waterproof (%)
- 0
- Protection (%)
- 4
- Weight (kg)
- 0.25
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Slot
Outer legs
Astrid's Jeans
WINTERMUTE-only jeans from Astrid's story outfit.
- Slot
- Outer legs
- Warmth (°C)
- 1
- Windproof (°C)
- 0
- Waterproof (%)
- 0
- Protection (%)
- 2
- Weight (kg)
- 0.5
- Availability
- WINTERMUTE only
Cargo Pants
Roomy utility trousers found among standard clothing loot.
- Slot
- Outer legs
- Warmth (°C)
- 1.5
- Windproof (°C)
- 0.5
- Waterproof (%)
- 0
- Protection (%)
- 3
- Weight (kg)
- 0.75
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Combat Pants
Reinforced trousers that offer extra protection during falls and struggles.
- Slot
- Outer legs
- Warmth (°C)
- 2
- Windproof (°C)
- 0.5
- Waterproof (%)
- 20
- Protection (%)
- 7
- Weight (kg)
- 0.75
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Deerskin Pants
Made from three cured deer hides, with cured gut for stitching.
- Slot
- Outer legs
- Warmth (°C)
- 2
- Windproof (°C)
- 2
- Waterproof (%)
- 60
- Protection (%)
- 10
- Weight (kg)
- 2
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Craft at a Work Bench with a Sewing Kit using 3 Cured Deer Hides and 4 Cured Guts.
Jeans
Everyday denim pants found in homes, cabins, and vehicles.
- Slot
- Outer legs
- Warmth (°C)
- 1
- Windproof (°C)
- 0
- Waterproof (%)
- 0
- Protection (%)
- 2
- Weight (kg)
- 0.5
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Mackenzie's Pants
WINTERMUTE-only pants from Mackenzie's story outfit.
- Slot
- Outer legs
- Warmth (°C)
- 1
- Windproof (°C)
- 0
- Waterproof (%)
- 0
- Protection (%)
- 2
- Weight (kg)
- 0.5
- Availability
- WINTERMUTE only
Miner's Pants
Protective work pants found around the Langston Mine complex.
- Slot
- Outer legs
- Warmth (°C)
- 1.5
- Windproof (°C)
- 1
- Waterproof (%)
- 20
- Protection (%)
- 6
- Weight (kg)
- 1
- Availability
- Tales from the Far Territory
- How to Get It
- Found in the Langston Mine complex, most often around the Concentrator, Conveyor Room, Headframe Building, or Idle Camp.
Snow Pants
Insulated winter trousers with strong resistance to wet weather.
- Slot
- Outer legs
- Warmth (°C)
- 2.5
- Windproof (°C)
- 2
- Waterproof (%)
- 50
- Protection (%)
- 5
- Weight (kg)
- 1
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Wolfskin Pants
Crafted from cured wolf pelts after obtaining a blueprint from the Trader.
- Slot
- Outer legs
- Warmth (°C)
- 3
- Windproof (°C)
- 1.5
- Waterproof (%)
- 50
- Protection (%)
- 10
- Weight (kg)
- 2.5
- Availability
- Tales from the Far Territory
- How to Get It
- After getting its blueprint card from the Trader, craft at a Work Bench with a Hunting Knife using 4 Cured Wolf Pelts and 3 Cured Guts.
Work Pants
Heavy-duty workwear trousers built for rough conditions.
- Slot
- Outer legs
- Warmth (°C)
- 1.5
- Windproof (°C)
- 1
- Waterproof (%)
- 10
- Protection (%)
- 8
- Weight (kg)
- 1.5
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Slot
Inner legs
Thermal Underwear
A thin base layer worn beneath outer pants.
- Slot
- Inner legs
- Warmth (°C)
- 1
- Windproof (°C)
- 0
- Waterproof (%)
- 20
- Protection (%)
- 0
- Weight (kg)
- 0.25
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Wool Longjohns
Warm wool base-layer bottoms worn under outer trousers.
- Slot
- Inner legs
- Warmth (°C)
- 2
- Windproof (°C)
- 0
- Waterproof (%)
- 35
- Protection (%)
- 1
- Weight (kg)
- 0.5
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Slot
Inner feet
Climbing Socks
A durable inner sock designed for climbing footwear.
- Slot
- Inner feet
- Warmth (°C)
- 1
- Windproof (°C)
- 0.5
- Waterproof (%)
- 25
- Protection (%)
- 0
- Weight (kg)
- 0.25
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Patterned Wool Socks (Dots)
A dotted wool sock variant from the Tales from the Far Territory clothing set.
- Slot
- Inner feet
- Warmth (°C)
- 0.5
- Windproof (°C)
- 0
- Waterproof (%)
- 20
- Protection (%)
- 0
- Weight (kg)
- 0.25
- Availability
- Tales from the Far Territory
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Patterned Wool Socks (Moose)
A moose-patterned wool sock variant from the Tales from the Far Territory clothing set.
- Slot
- Inner feet
- Warmth (°C)
- 0.5
- Windproof (°C)
- 0
- Waterproof (%)
- 20
- Protection (%)
- 0
- Weight (kg)
- 0.25
- Availability
- Tales from the Far Territory
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Patterned Wool Socks (Plaid)
A plaid wool sock variant from the Tales from the Far Territory clothing set.
- Slot
- Inner feet
- Warmth (°C)
- 0.5
- Windproof (°C)
- 0
- Waterproof (%)
- 20
- Protection (%)
- 0
- Weight (kg)
- 0.25
- Availability
- Tales from the Far Territory
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Sports Socks
Light athletic socks found with ordinary clothing loot.
- Slot
- Inner feet
- Warmth (°C)
- 0.25
- Windproof (°C)
- 0
- Waterproof (%)
- 0
- Protection (%)
- 0
- Weight (kg)
- 0.1
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
Wool Socks
A basic wool pair worn inside boots.
- Slot
- Inner feet
- Warmth (°C)
- 0.5
- Windproof (°C)
- 0
- Waterproof (%)
- 20
- Protection (%)
- 0
- Weight (kg)
- 0.25
- Availability
- Base game
- How to Get It
- Found as loot in houses (especially bedrooms), cabins, lockers, car trunks, suitcases, and on frozen corpses.
How Clothing Keeps You Warm in The Long Dark
What matters in the cold is the temperature you feel, which the game shows as the "feels like" reading. The warmth from every piece you wear adds up, and that total raises your feels-like temperature. For example, air at minus 20 with 10 degrees of clothing warmth feels like minus 10.
Warmth is only part of the picture. Wind makes the cold feel sharper, and windproof pieces reduce that effect. Staying dry matters too, because dry clothing slows the build-up of hypothermia and lowers the risk of frostbite.
How Clothing Layers Work
Your body is covered by slots. The torso, legs, and feet each have an inner slot that sits against your skin and an outer slot that faces the weather, so you can wear two pieces in each of those areas. The head, hands, and accessories each have their own spots.
Wind protection comes mostly from the outer piece, so a windproof jacket over a warm sweater covers both needs. On a calm day, wind protection does almost nothing, so it matters most when the weather turns.
Why Wet Clothing Makes You Colder
Wet clothing quickly costs you warmth. In certain weather, your outer layer takes on water first, and wet items lose some of their warmth while growing heavier. Water-resistant pieces slow this down, which is why the most waterproof item usually belongs on the outside.
An item that stays fully soaked begins to freeze, and frozen clothing insulates even less while adding weight. The fix is drying. Wet and frozen pieces dry when you wear them or set them near a fire, and each material dries at its own pace.
How to Find and Craft Clothing
Most clothing turns up while you explore. Pieces are scattered across the map, and corpses sometimes carry items, though the loot is usually modest. Rarer pieces are harder to come by and tend to be in safes or better-stocked buildings.
You can also make clothing from the hides and guts you gather while hunting. Crafting happens at a workbench and needs the right cured materials, plus a sewing kit or fishing tackle. Raw hides and fresh gut must be cured indoors before you can use them, and uncured pelts lose condition every day, so bring them inside early. Some pieces take many hours to finish, so start them before you need the warmth.
How to Repair Clothing
Clothing wears down over time. As condition drops, a piece gives you less warmth, less warmth when wet, and less water resistance. Repairs bring it back up, using the materials that item calls for and the same sewing kit or fishing tackle. Fishing tackle works in a pinch but takes longer than a sewing kit.
Mending is the skill behind repairs, and higher levels cut down on failed attempts. Failures still happen, though, and a failed attempt can waste the materials you put in. Keep a spare stock of cloth and hides so one bad roll doesn't leave you exposed.
Best Clothing in The Long Dark
The best piece depends on the trip you're making. Fur pieces offer some of the strongest protection and water resistance, but they're heavy and can slow you down. The warmest outfit isn't always the best one for travel, so pick gear that fits how far you plan to go.
Early on, the rabbitskin hat and mitts are easy to make and cover the basics well. The thin wool sweater is common and light for the warmth it gives, so it pairs well with something tougher on the outside.
The rarest pieces are the ones most players chase. The Expedition Parka is often ranked among the best outer pieces, while the Cowichan Sweater and Balaclava are prized for their warmth. Accessories like the wool ear wrap sit outside the normal clothing slots, and they add warmth and wind protection without weighing much.
FAQ
Do wet clothes still keep you warm?
Some hold up better than others. Wool keeps more of its warmth when wet than cotton does, so it's the safer pick when you expect wet weather.
Do wet clothes dry on their own?
Yes, as long as you're indoors where it's above freezing. They dry while you wear them, so you don't have to take them off to let them dry.
Can you repair ruined clothing?
No. A piece at zero condition is marked ruined and can't be fixed, though you can break it down for materials.
Is there protective clothing for mines?
Yes. The mining gear includes a coat, pants, chemical resistant boots, and a hard hat, and each piece gives a different amount of protection against physical damage, wind, and moisture. That extra protection comes at a cost in weight, and the gear is part of paid expansion content.