I came up with a better inventory system a while back. It was debated and shot down. Everyone seemed to think having all the volume be sectioned would be a bad idea.
The only idea that may have been used was having all ones crap drop in a single go when the toon drops their back pack.
All pockets and pouches would have only allowed items able to fit in such areas. Anything in a backpack size container would had to be dropped to access it(like real life).
Kinda like how you can add a tool to a fire mans belt or a pistol to a holster.
Would work the same way. The player would toss all small âfast useâ items they commonly use in the areas where it wouldnât require removing anything as the backpack would.
Example:
Coat pocket (Lighter/matches) = the item/s would be added to the coat pocket and could be used instantly.
Fanny pack/Hip pouch ( more space; add more useful instant use items) Anything could be added like bullets or clips etc. Whatever would fit until full up.
Wouldnât even have need of graphics.
Fanny Pack:
-item
-more items
-yet more
Some mentioned it would be tedious. But no more than it would be if you really had to do it. The timing would be much more realistic too. You wouldnât just instant;y have all those bullets that were jumbled in a sack figured out when something was trying to kill you.
If nothing else. You wouldnât have people shoving shotguns down their pants and walk like âHey man! Iâm just happy to see you bro!â 
