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Zaton is a huge area inStalker 2and contains many hidden goodies saved up for explorers. However, exploring takes up a lot of time and sometimes stashes are easy to miss due to their placements.
To assist with that, we’ve created this detailed guide on where to find each stash in Zaton. Most of the stashes contain regular survival-related items, but some deliver more than expected.

Every Stash To Find In Zaton
Zaton has stashes spread across the whole map, andmost of them are hidden in unexpected places. These are the stashes you’re able to find in this region.
Izumrudne Broken Stage Stash
In Izumrudne, you’ll find abroken stage in the eastern part of the area. Go behind the stage andclimb the stage roof to find a hole and drop down. Inside, you’ll find a blue stashin the corner of the room.
Railway Maintenance Facility Stash
At the Railway Maintenance Facility, you’ll findsix towersthat can be climbed using ladders. Use the concrete slabs to climb up the catwalk and jump across them to reach the easternmost walkway.Climb thewater tower in the middleto find the stash. You’ll also findtwo grenadeslying next to the stashas well.
Railway Maintenance Locked Tower
On the southwestern side of theRailway Maintenance Facility, you’ll find asmall lookout towerwith a locked keypad. The code can be found after climbing the aforementioned tower.
In case you didn’t figure it out,the code is 2468.
Enter the code in the keypad and the door will be unlocked to give you access to asafe stash, PSZ-5I Hawk armor, and many ammo crates.
Broken Train Bridge Stash
Make your way to the southwest of the Railway Maintenance Facility until you find abroken bridge at the end. You’ll meet an NPC named Darwin, you’re able to either interact with him or proceed towards the stash.
The stash can befound ontop of the bridge structure. Start climbing from theleft part of the bridgeandjump across the train to reach the right part of the bridge. Continue climbing up, and after reaching the top,start moving towards theend of the structureto find the stash.

Darwin will ask you to share the stash. He won’t do anything if you choose to share it. If you deny, he’ll get hostile and try to kill you.
Opachychi Stash
In Opachychi, you’ll find many broken and flooded houses. Go to thewesternmost house in the areaand climb the roof byusing the crates. On reaching the top, jump to the other half of the broken house tofindthe stash along with Viper-5 SMGand supported ammunition.
Canning Factory Small Warehouse Stash
At the Canning Factory, you’ll find two stashes. The first one can befound in thesmaller warehouse. Enter itand make your way tothe back of the warehouse. You can do so by jumping over the shelves placed along the wall.
After reaching the end, you can find thestash on the top shelf. This stash contains aProtective Coating blueprint for SEVA-V Suit armor.

Canning Factory Large Warehouse Stash
The larger warehouse is full of anomalous fields, just throw boltsat them to proceed unharmed. At the back end of the warehouse, you’ll find ametal stair toget up the catwalk. Keep hurdling through the anomalous fields and, in the end, you’ll find a stash along with anM10 Gorgon SMG and Optician Gas Mask.
Stash Near Gas Station
On thenorthwest of the Gas Station, you’ll find two trucks protected by electrical anomalous fields. Climb the trucksand jump to theroof of thesingle-story building. You’ll find the stash there with ananti-radiation drug and Medkit.
Claw Stash
There is a location calledClaw in northern Zaton,northeast of the Gas Station.There will be two cavesvisible to you here. You have to enter the cave which is wellabove ground level. Climb the rock claws and sprint jump into the cave. Inside you’ll find thestash andFora-221 Assault Riflewith some supported ammunition.
Abandoned Cars Stash
At the southwest of Gas Station, you’ll find a cliff with someabandoned cars below. Find the way down, and you’ll find acar adjacent to the cliff. At the back of the car, you’ll find another stash with some Vodka.
Hydrodynamics Lab Stash
To theeast of Zaton, you’ll find a massive area called Hydrodynamics Lab. There you’ll findalong white building. Use the cement slabs on the northern part of the building toclimb up the roof. Climb the pipes, and you’ll find the stash at the far end of the roof.
If you want the next stash,climb downandfind anentry point into the interior of the building.

While making your way inside, you’ll find some zombies. Kill them all and loot them. One of them will have acollar that has a codefor the next locked stash.
The zombies are hard to fight, so make sure you’re stocked with healing items.

If you wish, you can skip killing the zombies, as the password is the same for all. We’ve provided the password for the next stash for your ease.
Hydrodynamics Lab Locked Stash
In thesouthwest part of theHydrodynamics Lab, you’ll find abuilding with a huge chimney. To enter it, you’ll have toinput the password 4824on the keypad.
On entering, you’ll find the metal safe stash in the middle part of the building. This stash contains aGP-25 grenade launcherattachment forAKM-74S.

Hydrodynamics Lab Sewers Stash
At the eastern part of Hydrodynamics Lab, you’ll find a sewer entrance. Enter it and move through the pipes on the left side. Make your way throughuntil you find a dead scientist. Again, look to the left, and you’llfind a stashbeside the skeleton.
The pathway is hard to spot after entering, verify to use your flashlight to make the traversal easier.

Lviv Stash
At thesouth ofHydrodynamics Lab, you’ll find a dock called Lviv. This will have a huge ship next to it, which contains the next stash. To find it, go to the end of the pier andboard the shipthrough the red metal container. Go to theopposite end of the shipby climbing the walls. Keep heading straight until youascend the stairs toreach the control center.
Break thebarricades and crates blocking the wayinto the control center. Make your way inside, and you’ll find thestash withMarauder Suit armorand some healing items.

Ranger Station Stash
At the eastern part of the Ranger Station, you’ll find some containers. You’ll need to finda container with an open door. Access it by climbing the containers near it. Inside, you’ll findPSZ-5D Universal Protection armorand the stash.
Beware, as you’ll be hunted by an electronic anomaly, so keep some bolts and healing items in hand.

Repair Quay Stash
Repair Quay can be found in the southern part of Zaton.Go to theeastern part of the locationand you’ll find a big crane. Climb the ladder anddeal withthe anomalies with bolts. After dealing with them,make your way upto the topand move to the left. Turn right immediatelyto find the stash.
Port Crane Stash
Go furthersouth fromRepair Quayto find the Port Cranelocation.Enter thebig building with broken windowsand big open doorsto find the stash. But before doing so, you’ll need to kill some foes.
After doing that,climb the stairsand you’ll immediately find the stash. This stash contains aReturn Mechanism Sleeve Tightener blueprint for VS Vintar.
