: In higher difficulties, "leaving things behind" is a skill. Only carry tools necessary for your immediate goal (e.g., foraging vs. forging).
: Check the item found against a community-maintained Loper Loot Table Spreadsheet. the-long-dark-loot-tables
: Visit a known rare spawn point (e.g., the summit of Timberwolf Mountain or the Forge in Forlorn Muskeg). : In higher difficulties, "leaving things behind" is a skill