In Red Dead Redemption 2, upgrading Arthur Morgan's inventory capacity requires specific equipment that cannot be found at standard town stores. Many players mistakenly visit general stores or trappers in search of crafting gear, only to find that these merchants do not sell what they need. Instead, obtaining the necessary equipment requires accessing a specific internal upgrade system within the Van der Linde gang camp.
Where to Buy Leather Working Tools in RDR2
Despite appearing like a physical item you might purchase from a fence or general merchant, leather working tools are actually acquired through the camp ledger. This means there is no traditional vendor location on the world map where you can physically walk up to a counter and buy them. You must visit your active gang camp at Horseshoe Overlook or subsequent locations to complete the purchase.
The ledger itself is located right next to the camp's money contribution box near Dutch's tent. Opening the ledger allows you to spend gang funds or personal cash on various camp improvements. Flipping through the provisions and crafting pages will reveal the leather working tools upgrade listed for a price of $225.
Unlocking the Camp Ledger
If you head to Dutch's tent early in Chapter 2, you might notice that the ledger is missing entirely. To unlock access to the book, you must first complete a few main story quests in Chapter 2. Specifically, you need to complete the early missions until Herr Leopold Strauss offers you the quest titled Money Lending and Other Sins.
Once you finish collecting your first debt for Strauss and return the funds to the collection box, the ledger will permanently spawn on the table. From that moment forward, you can interact with the book at any time to purchase camp upgrades. Buying the tools allows Pearson to start crafting unique items and satchel upgrades using perfect animal pelts.
Why the Upgrade Is Worth the Investment
Although $225 is a substantial amount of money during the early stages of Red Dead Redemption 2, purchasing the tools provides massive long-term benefits. Standard satchels severely limit how many tonics, provisions, and hunting materials Arthur can carry at once. Securing the tools enables Pearson to craft upgraded satchels that expand inventory space across every category.
Ultimately, crafting all available satchel upgrades unlocks the highly coveted Legend of the East Satchel. This final upgrade drastically increases your inventory carrying limit to 99 items per slot, making exploration much more convenient. Investing in the camp ledger early ensures you can collect pelts and upgrade your gear as you travel across the frontier.
