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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 the car maze in the Garbage region, holds valuable armor. This guide explains 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 on its side. Look 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 offers substantial protection against thermal, electrical, and chemical hazards. Its key advantages are exceptional radiation and physical damage resistance, crucial for surviving hazardous environments.
Beyond its defensive capabilities, it boosts stamina regeneration by 5%. This is a significant benefit, given the amount of traversal in Stalker 2. Improved stamina and regeneration allow for extended exploration.
While effective on its own, the Tourist Suit can be further enhanced through upgrades. While Lens at Zalissya cannot upgrade it, Diode at the Slag Heap possesses the necessary expertise. He can equip high-quality modifications to significantly improve its stats.
