Inland stashes
Never store all kits in one crate. Split ammo, meds, and guns so one loss does not wipe you.
Mark trees, not roads. Roads get camped after a server restart.
Town gunfights
Military crates beat houses, but windows face every lane. Skim related resources before a solo police-station push.
Spray from the street only if you already have a vehicle running.
Night extracts
Headlamps paint you for snipers. Additional guides help you time moonless walks to a trader.
Drop loud guns before the last field if you hear footsteps behind you.