I don't know that it's necessary. If it takes the same amount of time, you might as well just click the current hand icon on the action bar. Though if it takes less time and adds to malus, it might be useful - just not to me.
I assume the extra malus with bulk and/or weight was a joke or hyperbole of realism. But as for that, I always set down my bag when digging, fighting, etc. and no one's bothered it so far. The Kami even manage to grab it when they res me. Why don't you try that? :D
I assume the extra malus with bulk and/or weight was a joke or hyperbole of realism. But as for that, I always set down my bag when digging, fighting, etc. and no one's bothered it so far. The Kami even manage to grab it when they res me. Why don't you try that? :D