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Journalist stashes in Stalker 2 are scattered across the game's map, with some areas containing multiple stashes. One such stash, located within a car maze in the Garbage region, holds a valuable suit of 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 the maze has multiple entrances, use the main entrance (shown on the map above).
Once inside, proceed to the right until you reach a wrecked bus lying on its side. Look to your left; you'll see another bus with a blue exterior. The stash is located atop this bus. Climb onto the bus, retrieve the Tourist Suit Body Armor from the stash, and exit on the opposite side.
Is the Tourist Suit Armor Worth It?
The Tourist Suit is a highly effective early-to-mid game armor in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. It provides substantial protection against thermal, electrical, and chemical hazards. Its key strengths are its exceptional radiation and physical damage resistance, making it invaluable in hazardous environments.
Beyond its defensive capabilities, the Tourist Suit also boosts stamina regeneration by 5%. This is a significant advantage, given the amount of traversal in Stalker 2. Improved stamina and regeneration allow for extended exploration.
While the Tourist Suit is excellent in its base form, further enhancements are possible. 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 the suit's attributes.
