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Journalist stashes in Stalker 2 are scattered throughout the game world, with some areas containing multiple stashes. One such stash, located within the car maze in the Garbage region, holds valuable armor. This guide details how to easily access this stash.
How to Locate the Garbage Journalist Cache in the Maze
To find the Journalist 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. Climb onto this bus to locate the stash. Retrieve the Tourist Suit Body Armor from the stash.
Is the Tourist Suit Armor Effective?
The Tourist Suit is a highly effective piece of armor, especially in the early to mid-game stages of Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. It provides substantial protection against thermal, electrical, and chemical hazards. Its most notable features are its exceptional radiation and physical damage resistance, significantly bolstering your survivability in hazardous environments.
Beyond its defensive capabilities, the Tourist Suit also boosts stamina regeneration by 5%. Given the importance of stamina for traversing the game's vast world on foot, this enhancement is a significant advantage, allowing for extended exploration.
While the Tourist Suit is already strong, its effectiveness 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 the suit with high-quality modifications to further improve its protective attributes.
