Escape From Tarkov Stash Storage Space Guide

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Escape from Tarkov is a hardcore game, where stash space becomes a top priority before you know it. As you make your way through raids and gather loot, your stash fills up fast — sometimes faster than expected. Weapons, armor, food, junk, quest items, and rare finds all start to take up precious room, leaving you scrambling for more storage. Expanding your stash is a key move to secure all the valuable gear you work so hard to earn. This guide will explain how to grow your stash, so your items have the space they deserve.

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Overview Of The Upgrades

If you’re looking to expand your stash space in Escape from Tarkov, there are several methods you can use to increase your storage capacity:

Equip Larger Rigs and Backpacks – certain rigs and backpacks provide extra slots, giving you more room to store items. While not as space-efficient as containers, this is a relatively affordable way to add storage capacity without upgrading your stash directly.
Upgrade to a Higher Game Edition – purchasing a more advanced edition of the game grants you a larger initial stash. This means more storage space right from the start.
Enhance Your Stash Through the Hideout – within your hideout, you can upgrade your stash regardless of which game edition you own. By investing resources and time, you can eventually reach the maximum stash size available to all players at level 4.
Acquire Special Containers – buying containers from in-game traders or the Flea Market can greatly improve your stash efficiency. For example, the Lucky Scav Junk Box occupies only 16 slots in your stash but can hold up to 196 slots worth of various junk items, effectively expanding your storage.

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Tarkov Game Editions Overview

When purchasing Escape from Tarkov, one key aspect to think about is how much stash space you’ll have. This stash is where all your essential loot—like weapons, armor, ammunition, and rare items from raids—will be stored. Buying a better edition of the game is the easiest way to expand the stash space.

Here are all of the game editions available:

Standard Edition ($50) – stash 10×30 cells.

Left Behind Edition ($82) – stash 10×40 cells.

Prepare For Escape Edition ($110) – stash 10×50 cells.

The Unheard Edition ($250) – stash 10×72 cells.

Opting for a higher game edition provides not only a larger stash but also extra starting gear. The more advanced the edition, the better the initial items you receive in your inventory.

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Hideout Upgrade

The only free way to expand your stash size in Escape from Tarkov is by upgrading the hideout. This upgrade lets players grow their stash from the initial 10×28 size to a 10×68 size.

Below you is a stash upgrade table:

Stash Level	Stash Size	Hideout Requirements	Hideout Upgrade
Lvl. 1	10 x 28	None	None
Lvl. 2	10 x 38	Level 1 Vents	4x WD-40 (100ml) 1x Hand drill 5x Pack of nails 10x Pack of screws 2,500,000 Roubles 24Hrs construction time
Lvl. 3	10 x 48	Level 2 Vents Level 2 Heating Prapor Level 3 Ragman Level 3	2x Electric drill 115x Pack of screws 7x Pack of nails 8,500,000 Roubles 48Hrs construction time
Lvl. 4	10 x 68	Level 3 Generator Level 3 Workbench Level 3 Heating Level 2 Intelligence Centre Peacekeeper Level 4 Ragman Level 4	10x Screw nuts 10x Bolts 5x Shustrilo sealing foam 2x Ratchet wrench 200,000 Euros 96Hrs construction time

As you can see, stash upgrades in Escape from Tarkov require progressively more resources, money, and other hideout upgrades, encouraging long-term planning and investment. Higher game editions offer larger starting stashes, saving time and resources for players who opt for them.

Additional Containers As A Way To Save Space

In Tarkov there are many containers that allow you to save space, such as:

Dogtag Case – takes 1 space, provides 100. You can only store dogtags in it.

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Wallet – takes 1 space, provides 4. You can only put money in it (who guessed, right?).

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Lucky Scav Junk Box – takes 16 space, provides 196. You can only put junk (and other barter items) in it.

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These three items aren’t the only containers available, but they’re among the easiest to obtain, making them likely options for most newcomers.

Backpacks, plate carriers, chest rigs can also be used to store items. While they may only hold up to double their own size, they’re still useful for saving space and organizing loot.

For example, the Ars Arma A18 Skanda is one of the best plate carriers in the game in terms of storage efficiency. It offers 25 slots of storage space while occupying only 12 slots itself.

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Feel free to experiment—Escape from Tarkov offers plenty of flexibility with item management, allowing you to try different setups and find combinations that work best for you. And be sure to check out our Escape From Tarkov Leveling services!

Conclusion

In Escape from Tarkov, maximizing stash space is key to a smoother and more successful experience. Whether you buy additional space or expand through Hideout upgrades, more storage can make each raid feel more rewarding. The choice comes down to your preferred approach and the time you’re willing to commit—there’s no single “right” way.

Find the upgrade path that best suits your playstyle, and build up your stash gradually if needed, until you reach that ideal storage size to keep all your valuable loot organized and ready.

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F.A.Q.

How do I increase my stash size in Escape from Tarkov?

You can upgrade your stash size by purchasing a higher game edition, buying stash expansions through the website, or upgrading your Hideout stash level.

What’s the difference between stash upgrades in the Hideout and purchasing through the website?

Hideout upgrades require specific resources, time, and Roubles, while website upgrades are instant and only require payment.

Do stash upgrades reset after a wipe?

Hideout upgrades reset after a wipe, but if you’ve purchased stash expansions through the website or have a higher game edition, you’ll keep that storage space.

What items help save stash space?

Containers, like the Lucky Scav Junk Box and Ammo Case, can greatly improve storage efficiency. You can also use backpacks and rigs for additional item storage.

Can I expand my stash space for free?

Yes, you can increase stash space for free by progressing through Hideout upgrades, which involve gathering specific materials and meeting hideout level requirements.