Stalker 2: How to Get Journalist Stash In Garbage\'s Car Maze

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

Journalist caches in Stalker 2 are scattered across the game's map, with some areas containing multiple caches. One such cache, located within a car maze in the Garbage region, holds valuable armor. This guide details how to easily access this cache.

How to Locate the Garbage Journalist Cache in the Maze

To find this cache, 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 cache. Descend on the opposite side and open the cache to obtain the Tourist Suit Body Armor.

Is the Tourist Suit Armor Worthwhile?

The Tourist Suit is a highly effective piece of armor for the early to mid-game in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. It offers solid protection against thermal, electrical, and chemical hazards. Its key strengths are its superior radiation and physical protection, mitigating significant damage from various sources.

Beyond enhanced defense, it boosts stamina regeneration by 5%. Given the extensive exploration in Stalker 2, improved stamina and regeneration are invaluable for extended travel.

While already strong, the Tourist Suit can be further upgraded. While Lens at Zalissya can't upgrade it, Diode at the Slag Heap possesses the necessary expertise. He can apply high-quality modifications to significantly enhance the suit's attributes.