However, you can invest in the Pack Rat perk which will reduce the carry weight of junk items by 25% at level 1, 50% at level 2, and 75% at level 3 within the Strength stat.. How to Scrap Items ...

There are two near the beginning of Fallout 3 that you should try to grab early. First up is the medicine bobblehead. ... One of the most useful items in the game is the Dart gun.