Best Way to Get a backpack Expander in TF2

My backpack is constantly filling up. This requires me to turn items into scrap that I wanted to save or even throw items away. I researched online and found that there is a Team Fortress 2 item called the backpack expander which increases the capacity of your backpack. That is great, but I cannot find out where to get it except for the Mann Co. Store. I would rather not pay for it, but whenever I join a trade server or pub I cannot find anyone who has it.

Does anyone know how to craft this item? I'm afraid the answer might be that it is un-craftable. If that is the case, does anyone have a good strategy on how to join a trade server that is likely to have the item you are looking for?

Open to other suggestions as well for locating and obtaining specific items.

Solution 1:

First of all, according to your comments, you are not willing to buy it.

The backpack expander is a ungiftable and uncraftable. It is only available through purchase or trade.

The only possible way to get the backpack expander is through trade. I'm afraid you will likely have to purchase one through the steam wallet.

There is hope!!

You may be able to find something one of the trading sites of team fortress 2:

• dispenser
• warehouse
• backpack

Source: TF2 wiki

Solution 2:

I bought my Backpack expander yesterday for $0.99 its a big help i don't need to delete or craft every time my backpack is full and it gives me a free Mann. Co. Cap... If you don't have credit card visa or Paypal like me you can buy steam card or steam gift card redeem it and its very easy.. and your up to buy your Backpack expander..