The NCR Courier duster increases carry weight by another 25 lbs.The Hoarder trait increases the limit by 25 lbs.The Burden to Bear perk can increase this limit by another 50 lbs.The Strong Back perk increases the limit by 50 lbs.The maximum initial level is capped at 250 lbs without the addition of extra perks.Every time you add Strength you gain an increase to your weight limit.Movement speed is unaffected by your character's carry weight until the weight of items carried exceeds your total carry weight, at which point your character will become over encumbered and unable to run, jump, or fast travel with the exception of the Long Haul perk in New Vegas. The Strong Back perk increases carry weight by 50 per rank.The Pack Rat perk increases carry weight by 50.If you have the Small Frame trait, then carry weight is calculated as below.When your character reaches the maximum weight, he or she becomes completely weighed down and cannot move until the weight is back under control. Your character will become slower as more weight is put on.
