| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Propane |
| Category | Tool |
| EpicID | 86 |
| Market price | Varies; expect roughly ₽286–₽1,006 |
| Unit weight | 2.93 kg |
| Default stack | 1 (Max stack: 1) |
| Tradable on market | Yes |
| Drops on death | Yes |
| Repairable / durability | No / does not consume durability |
| Sticky item | No |
Propane is a simple “tank filled with propane,” tagged as a Tool. It’s a single-slot, single-stack item that doesn’t wear down, but it will drop if you die in raid. The weight is light enough to carry early, but consider it when you’re already encumbered.
Fastest reliable way to get Propane: buy it
Because Propane is tradable, the most reliable route is the in‑game market. Check listings at the start or end of a raid and set aside enough roubles to grab one when the price dips toward the low end of the typical range. Given its 1x slot footprint and 2.93 kg weight, it’s easy to stash without reworking your loadout.
Risk math matters here: Propane drops on death. If you purchase it mid‑session for a quest or upgrade, stash it at base before jumping back into a high‑risk map.
Loot route for Propane: Warehouse Area loop with multiple box checks
If you prefer to loot Propane, prioritize a route dense with containers and industrial props. One efficient mid‑game loop reaches the Warehouse Area quickly and gives you multiple stops with high container counts.
- From Ground Zero, move past the lake to the wall that requires a grenade to open. Breach it to reach the mountain path.
- Climb to the zipline at the top and ride into the Warehouse Area.
- Start at East Road Camp. Clear mercenaries and loot every container you can find, including houses around the camp.
- Head north along the highway to Gas Station. Clear the exterior, loot corpses and boxes. The interior is locked behind a key; plan around that. There’s a teleportation beacon on the right side of the station if you need fast travel later.
- Continue past the Extraction Point toward Western Factory, then cut right into the Lumber Mill. Expect a tougher fight here and a named encounter.
- Use the Lumber Mill extraction when your bag is full or you’ve found what you came for.
This loop front‑loads container checks and keeps multiple extracts within reach. It’s not a guarantee for Propane—loot is randomized—but it concentrates your time where tool‑type items are most likely to appear in boxes and on AI combatants.
What to bring and how to stay alive on this route
- Explosives: You’ll need at least one grenade to open the mountain wall from Ground Zero.
- Sustain: Bring medkits; the Warehouse Area and Lumber Mill can escalate quickly, and named fights can drag.
- Keys: A Gas Station interior key opens more loot paths on this loop. If you don’t have it, commit to thorough exterior and roadside checks.
- Carry plan: Propane weighs 2.93 kg and doesn’t stack. Leave a slot open and manage weight before the Lumber Mill fight.
When to extract versus keep pushing
Because Propane drops on death and doesn’t stack, extracting early is often the right call. A practical threshold: if you secure Propane and your heals are half spent or your armor is compromised, move to the nearest extract rather than chasing one more container. Use the Gas Station beacon for repositioning and the Lumber Mill extraction to cap the route without backtracking.
Inventory and stash strategy for Propane
- Single‑slot storage: It’s easy to tuck into side containers at base; protect it from accidental sell‑offs by grouping tools together.
- Weight budgeting: If you plan to carry two or more heavy items on the same run, dedicate a backpack with free space so you’re not choosing between Propane and other single‑stack tools at the last minute.
- Sell or keep: If you’re overstocked, selling one Propane at the higher end of the usual price band can fund a couple of combat raids or key purchases.
Troubleshooting a dry streak
- Rotate time and weather: Dynamic conditions can shift patrols and your safe looting windows. If a route feels hot, return at a different time rather than forcing it.
- Change start point: If Ground Zero is clogged, teleport in closer to Warehouse Area when you can to skip early attrition.
- Split the loop: Run East Road Camp to Gas Station, extract, then re‑enter for Gas Station to Lumber Mill. Shorter sprints reduce the odds of losing a rare find late.
- Buy on sight: When the market shows Propane near the low end, buy one for the stash even if you’re not actively questing for it.
If drops aren’t cooperating, the market is your backstop. Otherwise, bake the Warehouse Area loop into your routine—hit East Road Camp, sweep Gas Station’s exterior, and decide whether to gamble on the Lumber Mill fight. Extract early when you’re holding Propane; the item won’t degrade in your stash, and a secured tank beats a risky sprint every time.
