Deep Rock Galactic Lost Pack Guide: How to Find Miner's Gear

Combat Summary

• Lost Packs are hidden caches containing gear from fallen Miners, often yielding cosmetics and valuable minerals.
• Listen for a distinct, faint beeping sound to pinpoint their location, then dig out the two pieces of M.U.L.E. equipment.
• Superior Exploration skills, especially with a Scout Tips using flares, greatly improve your chances of discovery.

Management won’t tell you everything, but some intel is too valuable to ignore. If you’ve ever heard a strange beep on Hoxxes IV and wondered “what is this?”, you’ve likely stumbled upon a Lost Pack. These aren’t just curiosities; they’re valuable opportunities for extra Rewards and gear. Ignoring them means leaving good loot for the Glyphids.

What Are Lost Packs?

Lost Packs are the remnants of previous, less fortunate mining expeditions. When a fellow Miner falls and their M.U.L.E. goes down, their personal gear can be scattered across the caverns. These packs manifest as two distinct pieces of M.U.L.E. equipment: a helmet and a backpack. While they don’t impact mission success directly, collecting them offers unique benefits.

How to Find Lost Packs

The primary indicator of a Lost Pack is an intermittent, low-frequency beeping sound. This sound grows louder as you approach, acting as an auditory breadcrumb trail. It’s often subtle, so keep your ears peeled, especially in quieter moments between swarms. Once you’re close, look for distinct visual cues: a glowing red helmet and a matching backpack. They are usually buried just beneath the surface or hidden in nooks and crannies. You’ll need to dig out both pieces to claim the pack.

Using a Scout Tips is highly recommended for efficient Lost Pack recovery. Their flare gun can illuminate vast cavern sections, making visual identification much easier, and their grappling hook allows for rapid traversal to isolated pack locations. Always mark the location for your team if you can’t reach it alone.

Rewards and Value

Successfully retrieving a Lost Pack provides one random cosmetic item for a class you own and a significant amount of a random mineral, such as Gold or Nitra. These Rewards are excellent for expanding your wardrobe and stocking up on crafting materials without adding extra pressure to your primary mission objectives. There’s no limit to how many you can find per mission, though typically only one or two spawn.

Miner’s Chatter

Community discussion often highlights the satisfaction of finding Lost Packs, especially the unique cosmetics. Many Miners emphasize the importance of listening for the sound cue, calling it the most reliable method. There’s also a common sentiment to always ping a found pack for the team, even if a Scout Tips is the most equipped to retrieve it quickly. Some newer Miners initially confuse the beeping with machine events or lost equipment objectives, but quickly learn the distinct sound of a Lost Pack. Never leave a fellow Miner’s gear behind if you can help it; it’s bad form and bad for your pockets.