Fallout 4 traps

Traps in Fallout 4 can be found all over the The Commonwealth.

Barnacle
The barnacle is a slightly larger than normal barnacle found in a few places such as Neponset Park and an unmarked location NW of Breakheart Banks. The barnacle upon getting close to releases a radioactive cloud that gives the Sole Survivor +30 rads/s.

Makeshift bomb
The makeshift bomb can be found in various places like Hugo's Hole and has the appearance of a ciger box with a small circuit board with some diodes in it and duct tape holding it to a wall. Upon disarming a makeshift bomb the Sole survivor nets a Spring,Steel & Copper.

Handmade trip wire
The handmade trip wire appears to be a green thread or fishing line that's put across walkways to make a trap go off. Upon disarming the tripe wires the Sole Survivor is awarded a Gear and a Spring


 * Three can be found in Hugo's Hole

Laser trip wire
The laser tripwire is a fairly obvious tripwire as it emits multiple red lights that are easily seen.


 * Two can be found in the Taffington boathouse


 * Upon disarming a Laser tripwire you get a Fiber optics and a Crystal