sorry for the double post, but this is important...
I had 8 items, saved and left, came back with only three. I had a heroic chalice with me when I had my 3 items left, but I knew I didn't have it before I saved. Then I got a stone scepter, saved, left, came back and I had a stone scepter. Then I picked up a stick and the stick replaced the scepter! Is this a bug or did you want this?
Edit: stats dont seem to save though...