The myths about medievil armour just refuse to die. If only everyone had to join the Sealed Knot, or SCA or such like for a while....


The average combat load ( weight of kit etc) of fighting soldiers has remained fairly constant since at least the roman legions, if not the Greeks and before.
People can only carry so much weigh for a long period and remain combat fit, and it doesn't make much difference if you were marching with Ceaser, Wellington or todays Commanders.