Stalker 2: Unlocking Journalist Stash in Garbage Maze

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• How to Locate the Garbage Journalist Cache in the Maze
• Is the Tourist Suit Armor Worth It?

Journalist stashes in Stalker 2 are scattered across the game's map, with some areas containing multiple caches. One such stash, located within the car 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 the maze has multiple entrances, use the main entrance shown on the map above for easiest access.

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 piece in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. It provides solid protection against thermal, electrical, and chemical hazards. Its key strengths are superior radiation and physical damage resistance, crucial for surviving harsh environments.

Beyond its defensive capabilities, the suit also boosts stamina regeneration by 5%. Given the extensive exploration in Stalker 2, enhanced stamina and regeneration are invaluable for extended travel.

While the Tourist Suit is excellent in its base form, upgrading it further enhances its effectiveness. 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, significantly improving its protective attributes.