9 Where did the myth come from that European knights were so cumbersome in their armor? It's just not true that they were, they were fantastic athletes, and the armor functional and practical. (www.medievalists.net) posted 156 days ago by Mad_King_Kalak 156 days ago by Mad_King_Kalak +10 / -1 Can You Move in Medieval Armour? An Experiment in Mythbusting - Medievalists.net Many believe the myth that medieval armour was hard to move in. However, with Boucicaut as an example, our video proves that late medieval armour allowed for surprising mobility. 29 comments share 29 comments share save hide report block hide replies
I wore some chain mail once ---- heavy as shit.
Sources are saying 60 lbs.
So strap a 50 lb bag of feed to your back and go practice.
I could see this only working with a small guy who is stout as shit.
The video is of late medieval chain mail, which was more evenly distributed. Chainmail's weight is mostly on the shoulders.
Also: https://hyperwear.com/collections/weight-vest
It's heavier than you think it would be --- a lot of weight is on your head too.
Go try some on.
An average person today would have trouble getting up out of a chair.
An average person who doesn't do regular manual labour would not be able to carry a trained soldier's gear.
Doesn't mean that soldiers are some superhumans. It's all about training.