While Outbound is mostly focused on crafting, building, and gathering materials, there is a collect-a-thon vein that runs through it as well. To complete it 100% and get some achievements, you will need to collect all the gnomes, paintings, and more. To complete it 100% and earn the related achievements, you will need to collect everything.
This guide is still in progress: it currently covers Chapter 1 collectible maps and the available Signal Tower and Campfire maps through Chapter 3.
1. All Gnome Locations in Outbound
Gnomes are the first collectible you will probably come across in Outbound. These little gnome statues are hidden all over the place, and each one has a unique name and outfit.
1.1. Chapter 1: Forest and Farm Map
You can find a grand total of 25 gnomes in the first map. Each gnome is labeled with the same number it uses in the in-game collection journal.
This map contains the locations of gnomes in the first chapter by archive number.
#1 Tchii
Head north from the Fire Lookout, then head west once you hit the river. At the end of the walkable area by the water, Tchii is waiting on a rock overlooking it.
Requirements: None
The location of the #1 gnome, Tchii.
#2 Ratpak
Ratpak can be found as you explore the Treehouse. It will be on one of the platforms, hidden behind a rocking chain.
Requirements: None
The location of the #2 gnome, Ratpak.
#3 UncleGnome
On a pier in a little lake north of the Fire Lookout, you can find UncleGnome. He’s fishing off the edge on the left side of the dock.
Requirements: None
The location of the #3 gnome, UncleGnome.
#4 Darth Raxim MuadDib Sjet
Darth Raxim MuadDib Sjet is cradled among the rocks south of the nearby signal tower. You can’t see it from the road, so you will need to explore by foot to find it.
Requirements: None
The location of the #4 gnome, Darth Raxim MuadDib Sjet.
#5 Gillgear Sardinwhiff
The gnome named Gillgear Sardinwhiff is on the eastern side of the pond north of the Treehouse. It will be sitting on a rock overlooking the water.
Requirements: None
The location of the #5 gnome, Gillgear Sardinwhiff.
#6 LittleAshThings
LittleAshThings is on the same hill as the treehouse. It is located a little to the southwest of the massive tree behind a rock.
Requirements: None
The location of the #6 gnome, LittleAshThings.
#7 ikookniet
You will need to have unlocked and built the Pickaxe II in order to get this one. There is a cave blocked by Mossrock boulders, and ikookniet will be at the back of the cave.
Requirements: Pickaxe II
The location of the #7 gnome, ikookniet.
#8 Pirate Gnome Rustbeard
There is a little cabin on these plateaus in the center of the map. You can find Rustbeard sitting on a shelf near the kitchen table.
Requirements: None
The location of the #8 gnome, Pirate Gnome Rustbeard.
#9 Banagnome
Banagnome is well-hidden among some rocks at the southern-most part of the map. You will need the upgraded motor for your van to get up these switchbacks and find this collectible.
Requirements: Motor Upgrade
The location of the #9 gnome, Banagnome.
#10 Zacksonius
Look for the circle of three turbines in the wheat fields. Zacksonius is on the base of one of them.
Requirements: None
The location of the #10 gnome, Zacksonius.
#11 Grrrreat Scott
You can see this well from the road, and there is a gnome on the edge. Grrrreat Scott is this gnome’s name.
Requirements: None
The location of the #11 gnome, Grrrreat Scott.
#12 Cleeks
On the three plateaus in the center of the map, you can find some picnic tables on the middle one. Cleeks will be sitting on the bench of one.
Requirements: None
The location of the #12 gnome, Cleeks.
#13 Gnomey McGnomeface
Gnomey McGnomeface is probably the best-hidden gnome on the map. You will need to climb up the Windmill, then fall onto the glass roof of the greenhouse. It will be sitting on a small table by a chair.
Requirements: None
The location of the #13 gnome, Gnomey McGnomeface.
#14 Gary
Gary is sitting by the window near the lever to lower the drawbridge in the center of the map, just south of the three plateaus. It’ll be hard to miss when you complete this quest.
Requirements: None
The location of the #14 gnome, Gary.
#15 Antiivvan
Antiivvan is across the water from the switchbacks that require the Motor Upgrade. From the wheat fields, head south to the river and check the bottom of the cliff by the Farm.
Requirements: Motor Upgrade
The location of the #15 gnome, Antiivvan.
#16 Indiana Gnomes
When you are exploring the Windmill, you can find Indiana Gnomes at the top of the stairs. It’s on the railing along the platform you need to climb up to to complete this important location.
Requirements: None
The location of the #16 gnome, Indiana Gnomes.
#17 The Western
When you enter the garage of the Farm, you will see a small wind turbine kite resting in the center. Raise it by pulling the handle on the wall, then look underneath it. The Western is hidden there.
Requirements: Motor Upgrade
The location of the #17 gnome, The Western.
#18 Just a Gnomeal Guy
Just a Gnomeal Guy is located on the eastern-most plateau in the center of the map. It will be sitting on a bench by the campfire in this area.
Requirements: None
The location of the #18 gnome, Just a Gnomeal Guy.
#19 Klaus Dieter von Zwergenthal
Klaus Dieter von Zwergenthal is hidden on the giant machine in this area near the elevator. Climb up the massive tank treads, then look among the boxes on one side of its platform.
Requirements: Motor Upgrade
The location of the #19 gnome, Klaus Dieter von Zwergenthal.
#20 WitchHazel
There is a cute little cabin cradled among the flowers in this area. WitchHazel will be resting on the windowsill.
Requirements: None
The location of the #20 gnome, WitchHazel.
#21 Jifferey Johnson
To the west of the Farm, there are some wind turbine kites floating in the air. If you follow their leads down to the ground, you will see that they are attached to cradles. One of these has the gnome called Jifferey Johnson.
Requirements: Motor Upgrade
The location of the #21 gnome, Jifferey Johnson.
#22 Haita the Shepherd
There is a small outlook in the northeastern part of the map. Climb the ladder and look at the shelf under a window; Haita the Shepherd will be waiting for you.
Requirements: None
The location of the #22 gnome, Haita the Shepherd.
#23 CarMagician
CarMagician is hanging out in the room above the elevator. You can climb up to it with the ladder on the elevator’s platform.
Requirements: Motor Upgrade
The location of the #23 gnome, CarMagician.
#24 Lindsey
Lindsey is on a box among some rocky terrain directly west of the elevator. The van won’t easy traverse the area, so you will need to explore this location on foot.
Requirements: None
The location of the #24 gnome, Lindsey.
#25 Kobel
The final gnome on this map is Kobel, who is at the Farm. Look on the giant rain catchers for it.
Requirements: Motor Upgrade
The location of the #25 gnome, Kobel.
1.2. Chapter 2: The Coast Map
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1.3. Chapter 3: The Canyon Map
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1.4. Chapter 4: The Festival Map
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2. Where to Find Every Outbound Cairn
Cairns are little stacks of rocks. When you interact with them, you put another rock on top of the pile, and it counts toward your total of collectibles.
2.1. Chapter 1: Forest and Farm Map
You can find 25 Cairns on the Chapter 1 Forest and Farm map. Most are in high-up areas or along rock formations.
All Cairn Locations in Chapter 1.
2.2. Chapter 2: The Coast Map
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2.3. Chapter 3: The Canyon Map
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2.4. Chapter 4: The Festival Map
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3. All Paintings
When you interact with some paintings in Outbound, you will be able to hang copies of them in your home. There are 14 total of these art pieces across all four maps.
3.1. Chapter 1: Forest and Farm Map
There are a total of three paintings hidden in important locations in the first chapter. One is on a house on the plateaus, and the other two are at points of interest.
All three painting locations in Outbound’s Chapter 1 map.
#1 The Fire Outlook
This painting is located inside the small house atop the western-most plateau. Look on the wall to find it.
#2 The Windmill
The Windmill painting is on the wall above the rotating platform used in the Windmill puzzle.
The #2 painting location, The Windmill.
#3 The Windy Fields
The Windy Fields can be found inside the Farmhouse point of interest location on the eastern side of the map. You will need to have unlocked the motor upgrade to get to this part of the map.
The #3 painting location, The Windy Fields.
3.2. Chapter 2: The Coast Map
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3.3. Chapter 3: The Canyon Map
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3.4. Chapter 4: The Festival Map
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4. All Cap’n Snap Locations in Outbound
There are at least two Cap’n Snaps on each map. There is currently a bug that removes the Cap’n Snap locations from the map if you return to an area, so you may need these maps until the bug is fixed.
4.1. Chapter 1: Forest and Farm Map
There are two Cap’n Snap locations on the first map. They are on either side of the four plateaus near the center of the area.
Both Snap’n Cap locations on the first map.
4.2. Chapter 2: The Coast Map
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4.3. Chapter 3: The Canyon Map
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4.4. Chapter 4: The Festival Map
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5. All Signal Towers and Campfires
Signal Towers and Campfires are important locations to interact with. Signal Towers contain blueprints, and Campfires are respawn locations if you die or need to use the Unstuck button.
5.1. Chapter 1: Forest and Farm Map
The first map has 18 Signal Towers, 20 Campfires, and four Points of Interest.
The Forest and Farm Map with all the campfires and signal towers marked.
5.2. Chapter 2: The Coast Map
The second map contains 14 Signal Towers, 25 Campfires, and four Points of Interest along the Coast.
The Coast Map with all the campfires and signal towers marked.
5.3. Chapter 3: The Canyon Map
You can find 10 more Signal Towers, 20 Campfires, and another four Points of Interest on the third map, called the Canyon.
The Canyon Map with all the campfires and signal towers marked.
5.4. Chapter 4: The Festival Map
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