agreed, we are discussing that here: Weight as a skill seems redundant
it just seems not logical for me that when an adventurer levels STR, END or DEX they still have to invest very valuable skillpoints in equip load. when u get stronger u can automatically carry more, when u do lots of cardio, carrying heavy weights does not affect u as much, and when u level dexterity u get more nimble, even with heavier armor.
disclaimer random numbers chosen to make a point:
maybe give players leveling STR 4 points equip load per level, with END give them 2 and with DEX give them 1. So only people selectively leveling INT or FAITH would have to invest in additional equip load.