A big pointer. Fuck ladders. And be careful around them... you will end up like Ragnar. Splat at the schoolhouse. BUT. Use this to help you, http://dayzdb.com/map#3.038.107 it is a map to show all the loot spawns. And allows you to get a general idea were you are. It helped me. Also, if you get a map, shit+left click adds a marker. Big help.