Completing companion requests in Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of the most rewarding ways to build relationships within the Van der Linde gang. Among these early camp requests, Dutch van der Linde will ask Arthur Morgan to locate a specific smoking pipe. Finding this item requires traveling into the dangerous wilderness of West Elizabeth and surviving a sudden encounter.
How to Trigger the Pipe Quest in Camp
To receive this item request, players must speak with Dutch while he is standing outside his tent smoking a cigar during the daytime in Chapter 2, 3, or 4. Triggering the conversation naturally prompts Dutch to mention his lost pipe, which activates the request in Arthur's journal. If the prompt does not appear right away, hanging around camp or advancing minor story beats will usually resolve the issue.
Exact Location of Dutch's Pipe
The pipe is hidden inside a remote log cabin known as Clawson's Rest, located in the Big Valley region of West Elizabeth. Players can find this cabin north of Strawberry and just east of Pronghorn Ranch near the edge of the map. Navigating to this spot is straightforward, but players should prepare for a sudden ambush before stepping inside.
Surviving the Cabin Encounter and Securing the Item
Approaching the cabin triggers an immediate encounter with a hostile grizzly bear waiting inside the doorway. Equipping a high-caliber rifle or throwing explosive dynamite through the cabin window is the safest way to eliminate the beast quickly. Once the area is clear, head inside to inspect the wooden desk with the typewriter, where the pipe is resting.
Returning to Camp and Claiming Your Reward
After acquiring the pipe, return to the main gang camp and deliver the item directly to Dutch. Handing over the requested item completes the request and rewards Arthur with a stylish pair of Vaquero Rider Spurs. These unique spurs can be equipped at any wardrobe, making the risky trip well worth the effort.
