Create: Curios Jetpack & Backtank — Fly and Wear Armor Together
Engineering-focused modpacks often force a tough choice: sacrifice your chestplate for a jetpack or backtank, or stay grounded. This add-on eliminates that compromise by integrating Create’s flight and air-supply items directly into the Curios or Trinkets accessory slots. You keep full armor protection while enjoying vertical mobility and on-demand compressed air. The result is a smoother survival and automation experience, especially on servers where both defense and speed matter.
Why This Mod Matters for Modpacks
In large tech modpacks, mobility is a core progression driver. High-altitude factories, sprawling mines, and multi-level automation lines demand quick traversal. Before this mod, you had to constantly swap between a chestplate and a jetpack, breaking your workflow. Now, the jetpack and backtank sit in a dedicated back slot, leaving your armor slot free for a diamond or netherite chestplate. This keeps the game balanced—the accessory provides no armor value—while letting you fly and breathe underwater without inventory juggling.
The mod is designed for stable modpacks on Minecraft 1.20 and newer. It works on both Forge (via Curios API) and Fabric (via Trinkets). You can even use the backtank functionality without installing the separate Create Jetpack mod if you only need the air supply. This flexibility makes it a reliable pick for curated mod lists and server play.
Installation and Dependencies
Before you download Create: Curios Jetpack & Backtank — Fly and Wear Armor Together, verify your environment. The mod requires the base Create mod. For Forge, you must also install Curios API. For Fabric, Trinkets is mandatory. In Minecraft 1.20+, the Create Jetpack mod becomes optional if you only plan to use the backtank. Always check the changelog for your specific version, as internal API changes can affect slot compatibility.
Supported loaders and versions:
- Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.20.4, and newer snapshots
- Forge with Curios API
- Fabric with Trinkets
- Create mod (any recent build)
How to Install
To install, download the .jar file and place it into your mods folder. Launch the game with the correct profile, and the mod will load automatically. For a more streamlined setup, use a launcher that handles dependencies for you. Many players prefer launchers like foxygame.net, where you can search for the mod by name or author and add it directly to your instance. If the mod doesn’t appear immediately, try searching by the developer’s username—indexing can lag for fresh releases.
After installation, the jetpack and backtank will automatically map to the back slot provided by Curios or Trinkets. No additional configuration is needed. You can now equip a chestplate and a jetpack simultaneously.
Gameplay Tips
Once you have Create: Curios Jetpack & Backtank — Fly and Wear Armor Together for Minecraft running, optimize your setup with these practices:
- Keep fuel and water sources near your main crafting zones to refill the backtank quickly.
- Bind flight controls to accessible keys before exploring dangerous biomes.
- Enchant your chestplate with Protection or Blast Protection to offset the lack of armor from the accessory.
- Plan flight routes between bases; the jetpack simplifies logistics but doesn’t make you immune to mobs.
- On multiplayer servers, confirm the rules about flight accessories to avoid moderation issues.
For advanced players, combining Create with Curios opens up multi-level factories, rapid maintenance of kinetic lines, and efficient high-altitude building. You spend less time on inventory management and more on engineering.
Stable and Ready for Modpacks
This mod is a small but impactful addition that respects the original Create balance. It doesn’t add new items or alter core mechanics—it simply reroutes existing functionality through accessory slots. The result is a cleaner, more enjoyable experience for anyone who wants to fly and wear armor together. Whether you’re assembling a personal modpack or maintaining a server, this compatibility layer deserves a permanent spot in your mods folder.