Quote Originally Posted by Mr Beer View Post
Yes indeed. Until quite recently a lot of fiction on the subject gives the impression that plate armour was like wearing a uranium straight jacket.
There is also a difference in how the weight is carried on the body. From what I've heard, wearing armor is a lot less uncomfortable than carrying it in a large bag on your back. If some of the weight is on your arms and on your legs, it puts a small strain on every part of your body, instead of one big one on a relatively small part.