When sending a survivor to scavenge, have them equipped with the largest backpack available. If there are multiple people with the same backpack space, send the best runner or the soldier if available. You must leave before 5 a.m. or you will risk losing your survivor. Consider leaving at 4 a.m. if the exit is close or at 3 a.m. if there is a lot of distance to cover. Carry equipment that is useful for scavenging. Although it will occupy space, it will save time. Food is your most important resource. Always carry it with you. Return with components, wood, and medicine. Take items and explore with them, then replace them if you find rarer and better items. Never return with empty space in the backpack. Explore for resources by starting at the safest areas first. Check the description and ignore those that do not have any food. Search everything when an eye symbol appears to get a chance to find hidden items. Because the CPU also scavenges, begin with less risky areas to avoid losing your gains. Consider building stockpiles of items closer to the exit. This usually works, but carries the risk of someone stealing all your resources. Use stealth while scavenging but be ready to kill enemies. For example, send Roman if he is available, do a clean wipe of an area, then get as much as you can during the first night. Follow up by sending somebody with a larger backpack during the other night.