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 Body Armor Worthwhile?

Journalist stashes in Stalker 2 are scattered throughout the game's various regions, with some areas containing multiple stashes. One such stash, located within the car maze in the Garbage region, holds the powerful Tourist Suit armor. However, accessing it requires navigating a challenging environment. This guide provides a straightforward method to obtain this valuable piece of equipment.

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 several entrances, use the main entrance as indicated on the map (map image would be inserted here).

Once inside, proceed to the right until you reach a burnt-out 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. Descend on the opposite side and open the stash to acquire the Tourist Suit Body Armor.

Is the Tourist Suit Body Armor Worthwhile?

The Tourist Suit is a highly effective piece of body armor, particularly useful in the early to mid-game stages of Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. It provides substantial protection against thermal, electrical, and chemical hazards. Its key strengths lie in 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%. Given the importance of stamina in Stalker 2, this enhancement significantly improves mobility and endurance during exploration.

While the Tourist Suit is effective on its own, its performance 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, significantly improving its protective attributes.