In Stardew Valley, the tasks are seemingly endless, ranging from tending to your farm and casting a line for fish to braving an active volcano to collect Golden Walnuts. And let's not forget the thrill of exploring the infinitely deep caverns teeming with valuable treasures. To merely label yourself as 'busy' would be a gross understatement.
But amidst this bustling activity, there are moments when you simply can't afford to drop everything and head home. Thankfully, the 1.6 content update offers a solution: the Tent Kit. Here's where you can locate them, how to craft them, and the constraints they come with.
How To Unlock The Tent Kit Recipe
Upon reaching level eight in the Foraging skill, you'll unlock the recipe to craft Tent Kits. Gathering the necessary materials, including Hardwood, Fiber, and Cloth, allows you to craft these essential items.
| Required Material | Amount |
|---|---|
| Cloth | 1 |
| Fiber | 25 |
| Hardwood | 10 |
Acquiring Fiber is a breeze right from day one, and gathering Hardwood becomes quite manageable with a Steel Axe, which you're likely to have by the time you reach level eight in Foraging.
However, Cloth poses a more significant challenge. While it can be reliably obtained from sheep, those without a deluxe barn might face some hurdles. In such cases, your best option would be to venture into the Skull Caverns and take on Mummies for a chance to obtain Cloth.
Where To Get Free Tent Kits
If you're eager to give Tent Kits a try but haven't yet mastered the craft, fear not! A trio of Tent Kits awaits discovery in a concealed box nestled within the eastern jungle of Ginger Island. Spotting them might prove challenging amidst the darkness. Look for the box positioned just up and to the right of a palm tree in the lower right corner of the area.
These invaluable resources can be stumbled upon as soon as you set foot on Ginger Island, providing a convenient means to extend your stay until you unlock the Island house.
How To Use A Tent Kit
When you have a Tent Kit in hand, you can set it up anywhere outdoors, requiring a space that spans three tiles in width and two tiles in height. Once positioned, interact with the small yellow tent to retire for the night.
As you slumber, the game will follow its usual nighttime routine, saving your progress and rousing you the next morning with restored energy. However, the tent will be dismantled upon awakening, preventing its repeated use.
It's important to note that the Tent Kit can only be utilized in outdoor settings. This means you can't employ it to linger on a specific level of the Skull Caverns overnight.
Nevertheless, you do have the liberty to pitch a tent in the desert itself, enabling you to kickstart a Skull Cavern run immediately upon waking up.
