The Snow Jacket is the warmest jacket you can craft in Rust. It costs 60 cloth and 1 sewing kit at a Workbench 1, gives 30% cold protection plus 20% bullet and 30% melee protection, and Outpost sells it for only 20 scrap. The catch most guides miss: it fills both chest layers, so you cannot wear a hoodie or t-shirt under it.
This guide covers the Snow Jacket’s craft cost and blueprint, its exact protection stats, how the two-layer rule changes your kit, how it compares with the Jacket, Road Sign Jacket, Metal Chest Plate and Hide Poncho, where to buy or loot one, what a recycler gives back and when you should wear it.
jacket.snow) crafts from 60 cloth + 1 sewing kit at a Workbench 1 (15 seconds). The blueprint is 20 scrap at a research table or 75 scrap in total on the Workbench 1 tech tree. It gives 20% projectile, 30% melee, 20% bite, 20% radiation and 30% cold protection and cannot be repaired. It takes the shirt layer and the outer chest layer, so nothing goes under it. Buy one at the Outpost clothing vending machine for 20 scrap, or loot one from a supply drop (about 44%). A monument recycler returns 30 cloth and a 50% chance of a sewing kit.
- What It Is
- Stats
- Craft Cost
- Blueprint
- Protection
- No Hoodie Under It
- vs Other Chest Pieces
- Where to Get
- Recycle
- Skins
- Tips
- FAQ
What Is the Snow Jacket in Rust?
The Snow Jacket is a thick red parka with grey shoulder panels. It has been in the game since September 2014, and its in-game description sums it up: “A thick, high visibility Jacket. It will help keep you warm in any climate.” High visibility is the honest part. That bright red stands out against snow, grass and sand alike.
What makes it different from the plain Jacket is where it sits on your body. Rust gives the chest two layers: a shirt layer for a hoodie, t-shirt or shirt, and an outer layer for a jacket or chest armor. Most pieces use one of them. The Snow Jacket uses both, the same way the Heavy Plate Jacket does. You get one piece of warm clothing on your chest and nothing else.
That makes it a specialist item. It is the best thing you can wear for the cold without going to a full Arctic Suit, and it is a poor choice for a straight gunfight. Our Rust clothing guide shows how it fits next to every other piece.
Rust Snow Jacket Stats
| Stat | Snow Jacket |
|---|---|
| Craft cost | 60 Cloth, 1 Sewing Kit |
| Raw materials | 80 Cloth, 3 Rope (the kit is 20 cloth + 3 rope) |
| Workbench | Workbench Level 1 |
| Craft time | 15 s at WB1, 7.5 s at WB2, 3.75 s at WB3 |
| Research cost | 20 scrap (research table) |
| Tech tree | Workbench 1 tree, 75 scrap in total to reach it |
| Projectile protection | 20% |
| Melee protection | 30% |
| Bite protection | 20% |
| Radiation protection | 20% |
| Cold protection | 30% |
| Clothing slots | Chest shirt layer and chest outer layer |
| Repair | Cannot be repaired |
| Buy | Outpost clothing vending machine, 20 scrap |
| Recycle (monument) | 30 Cloth, 50% chance of a Sewing Kit |
| Despawn | 5 minutes on the ground |
| Stack size | 1 |
| Shortname / Item ID | jacket.snow / -48090175 |
Every other ID is in our Rust item IDs list. On your own server you can spawn one with the admin commands. Press F1 and paste:
inventory.give jacket.snow 1Or by item ID:
inventory.giveid -48090175 1How to Craft a Snow Jacket in Rust
- Learn the blueprint. Research a bought or looted Snow Jacket for 20 scrap, or unlock it on the tech tree (next section).
- Get 60 cloth. Hemp, animals and recycled junk all give cloth. Our Rust cloth guide has the fastest routes.
- Get 1 sewing kit. A sewing kit is 20 cloth and 3 rope, but crafting one needs a Workbench 3. Early on you loot them from barrels and Tunnel Dwellers or recycle tactical gloves.
- Stand at a Workbench 1. Any Workbench Level 1 or higher works. The craft takes 15 seconds, 7.5 at a Workbench 2 and 3.75 at a Workbench 3.
Snow Jacket Blueprint: Research or Tech Tree
There are two ways to learn it:
- Research table: 20 scrap. Put any Snow Jacket and 20 scrap in a research table. Because Outpost sells it for 20 scrap, you can learn it for 35 scrap in total within minutes of reaching the safe zone.
- Workbench 1 tech tree: 75 scrap. The node itself is cheap, but you have to unlock the nodes before it first. Only take this route if you want the pieces on the way. Our Rust tech tree guide lists every price.
Research is the better deal by a mile. Buy one, research it, and every jacket after that costs only cloth and a kit.
Snow Jacket Protection: What 30% Cold Means
Here is what each number does for you:
- Cold 30%. The highest of any jacket, three times the plain Jacket’s 10%. Metal armor goes the other way: the chest plate and road sign jacket are -8% each. In the snow biome at night that difference is the line between losing health to the cold and not.
- Melee 30%. Better than the Jacket, Road Sign Jacket or Metal Chest Plate. Good against spears and wipe-day rock fights.
- Projectile 20%. Same as the Road Sign Jacket, but you lose the hoodie under it, so your total chest bullet protection stays at 20%.
- Bite 20%. Helps against wolves and the polar bears that roam the snow.
- Radiation 20%. Useful for low rad monuments. For real rads you still need a hazmat suit, which replaces your whole outfit anyway.
One more thing: the Snow Jacket cannot be repaired. When it wears out, recycle it or throw it away. At 20 scrap a jacket, that is rarely a problem.
Can You Wear a Hoodie Under a Snow Jacket?
No. The Snow Jacket fills the chest shirt layer and the outer chest layer at once, so a hoodie, t-shirt, longsleeve, shirt or BDU shirt cannot go under it. Put one on and the game takes off the other. Facepunch’s own item data lists it on both layers, and it is the main reason the Snow Jacket is not a PvP piece.
That changes the maths:
| Chest setup | Bullet | Melee | Cold | Sewing kits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow Jacket alone | 20% | 30% | +30% | 1 |
| Hoodie + Jacket | 35% | 35% | +18% | 3 |
| Hoodie + Road Sign Jacket | 40% | 40% | 0% | 3 |
| Hoodie + Metal Chest Plate | 45% | 35% | 0% | 9 |
So the Snow Jacket only wins on cold and on cost. The moment you have a hoodie and anything on top of it, you have more bullet protection. In the snow, that trade is worth it. Everywhere else, it usually is not.
Snow Jacket vs Jacket, Road Sign Jacket, Chest Plate and Poncho
| Piece | Bullet | Melee | Cold | Cost | Bench | Shirt under |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow Jacket | 20% | 30% | +30% | 60 cloth, 1 kit | WB1 | No |
| Jacket | 15% | 20% | +10% | 50 cloth, 2 kits | WB1 | Yes |
| Road Sign Jacket | 20% | 25% | -8% | 20 leather, 2 road signs, 2 kits | WB2 | Yes |
| Metal Chest Plate | 25% | 20% | -8% | 8 kits, HQM, leather | WB3 | Yes |
| Hide Poncho | 10% | 40% | +8% | 15 leather | None | Yes |
On paper the Snow Jacket beats the plain Jacket on every stat for one fewer sewing kit. In practice the Jacket is the better PvP buy, because it lets a hoodie stack under it for 35% bullets. Pick the Snow Jacket when warmth matters more than bullets: the snow biome, cold nights and arctic monuments. Every chest piece and its full stats are in our Rust armor guide.
Where to Get a Snow Jacket in Rust
| Source | Chance or price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Outpost clothing vending machine | 20 scrap | Restocks every few seconds. The easiest way to get one. |
| Supply drop | About 44% | 1 to 2 jackets. The best loot source by far. |
| Santa’s sleigh drop | About 13% | Christmas event only. |
| Underwater advanced crates | About 1% | Underwater Labs. |
| Brown crates | About 0.4% | Roadside, wagon and Underwater Lab brown crates. |
| Scientists and dwellers | About 0.2% | Including Arctic Research Base scientists, scarecrows at Halloween and gingerbread men at Christmas. |
Supply drop chances and every other container are listed in our Rust loot tables. Honestly, you will rarely loot a Snow Jacket on purpose. Twenty scrap at Outpost is faster than any crate run.
What Does a Snow Jacket Recycle Into?
| Recycler | Cloth | Sewing kit chance |
|---|---|---|
| Safe zone (40%) | 24 | 40% |
| Monument (50%) | 30 | 50% |
| Grid powered (60%) | 36 | 60% |
| Power Plant red recycler (75%) | 45 | 75% |
There is no scrap in it. A spare Snow Jacket is still one of the better cloth items to recycle, and the sewing kit chance is the real prize early in a wipe. How each machine works is in our Rust recycler guide.
Snow Jacket Skins
The Snow Jacket has a small set of Workshop skins, about nine on the market. The cheapest sell for around 50 cents, while older ones like the 60’s Army Jacket and Telogreika Jacket go for $10 to $15. Names you will see include the No Mercy Snow Jacket, Deep Sea Captain Jacket, Training Snow Jacket, Christmas Snow Jacket, Fireman’s Jacket and Salvaged Shirt, Coat and Tie. A skin changes the look only, so a darker skin is a cheap way to get rid of that bright red. Live prices for every one are in our Rust outfit builder.
Rust Snow Jacket Tips
- Build a snow kit around it. Balaclava, Snow Jacket, pants, boots and tactical gloves. Pants and boots add 8% cold each, and none of it carries a cold penalty.
- Do not plan a hoodie under it. It will not fit. If you want a hoodie, wear the plain Jacket or armor on top instead.
- Swap it before a fight. 20% chest bullet protection is low. Keep a hoodie and a chest plate or road sign jacket in your bag and change when you hear shots.
- Wear it to the Arctic Research Base. The cold chips at you the whole time at the Arctic Research Base. The Snow Jacket fixes most of it.
- Buy, research, then craft. 20 scrap at Outpost plus 20 scrap at a research table unlocks the blueprint for good.
- Mind the red. It is easy to spot from far away. Crouch, use cover, or put a darker skin on it.
- Use an Arctic Suit for long cold trips. It covers your whole body. The Snow Jacket is the cheap middle ground.
You can plan a full snow outfit, skins included, in our Rust outfit builder, and keep the next Rust force wipe date in mind so you know how long your kit has to last.
For the full winter look, the Snowman Helmet (10 cloth, no workbench, Steam item) adds 10% cold and 20% bullet protection on the head.
Rust Snow Jacket FAQ
How do you craft a Snow Jacket in Rust?
A Snow Jacket needs 60 cloth and 1 sewing kit at a Workbench Level 1. The craft takes 15 seconds at a Workbench 1, 7.5 at a Workbench 2 and 3.75 at a Workbench 3. You need the blueprint first.
How much scrap is the Snow Jacket blueprint?
Researching a Snow Jacket costs 20 scrap at a research table. On the Workbench 1 tech tree it costs about 5 Blueprint Fragments in total, because you have to unlock the earlier nodes first.
Can you wear a hoodie under a Snow Jacket in Rust?
No. The Snow Jacket takes both the chest shirt layer and the outer chest layer, so a hoodie, t-shirt or shirt cannot go under it. A hoodie plus a plain Jacket gives more bullet protection, 35% against 20%.
What protection does the Snow Jacket give?
The Snow Jacket gives 20% projectile, 30% melee, 20% bite, 20% radiation and 30% cold protection to the chest.
Where can you buy a Snow Jacket in Rust?
The clothing vending machine at Outpost sells the Snow Jacket for 20 scrap. It restocks every few seconds, so it is the easiest way to get one.
Is the Snow Jacket good for PvP?
Not really. It gives only 20% bullet protection and blocks the hoodie layer. A hoodie with a Road Sign Jacket or Metal Chest Plate gives 40% to 45%. Use the Snow Jacket for the cold and swap before a fight.
Can you repair a Snow Jacket?
No. The Snow Jacket cannot be repaired. Recycle it when it wears out for up to 45 cloth and a chance of a sewing kit.
What does a Snow Jacket recycle into?
A monument recycler gives 30 cloth and a 50% chance of a sewing kit. A grid powered recycler gives 36 cloth, the Power Plant red recycler 45 and a safe zone recycler 24. There is no scrap.
What is the Snow Jacket item ID in Rust?
The Snow Jacket uses the shortname jacket.snow and the item ID -48090175.
Sources and Further Reading
- Recipe, workbench, craft time, research and tech tree cost, despawn and item ID: Rust game item files (items.craft.json, items.json)
- Protection values, clothing slots and repair: Facepunch Wiki, Snow Jacket
- Loot chances, vending price and recycle yield: RustHelp, Snow Jacket
- Arctic artwork: Facepunch, Arctic Update