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Journalist stashes in Stalker 2 are scattered across various map regions, some containing multiple stashes. One such stash, located within the car and truck maze in the Garbage region, holds valuable armor. This guide details how to easily access it.
How to Locate the Garbage Journalist Cache in the Maze
To find this stash, travel northwest from the Slag Heap towards the car maze. While multiple entrances exist, use the main entrance shown on the map above for easiest access.
Once inside the maze, proceed to the right until you encounter a burnt-out bus on its side. Look to your left; you'll see another bus with a blue exterior. Climb onto this bus to locate the stash. Descend on the opposite side and open the stash to obtain the Tourist Suit Body Armor.
Is the Tourist Suit Armor Worthwhile?
The Tourist Suit is a top-tier early-to-mid-game armor piece in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. It provides excellent thermal, electrical, and chemical protection. Its key advantages are superior radiation and physical protection, mitigating significant damage.
Beyond enhanced defense, it boosts stamina regeneration by 5%. Given the extensive foot travel in Stalker 2, improved stamina is crucial for extended exploration.
While effective on its own, the Tourist Suit can be further enhanced. While Lens at Zalissya cannot upgrade it, Diode at the Slag Heap possesses the necessary expertise. He can apply high-quality modifications to significantly improve its stats.