Why in 1.21 is this still an issue? The hammer broke after building 2 fences..... Only workaround now is using an hatchet instead as that one can be repaired with a sharpening stone...

I played 3 hours yesterday. Found canteens, soda cans and lots of waterpumps. Ran from Balota to Vybor to Stary. Even found a large backpack and M4A1 with ammo.

No problems at all and the lootspawning of drinks is more than enough. This is a survival game! Play like it.

DayZ Devs can't help you for being bad at this game.