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winter warmers?

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morleyposty
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winter warmers?

Post by morleyposty »

got the usual, cap, trousers, fleece, t-shirt & rain coat.

now its that time of the year when the temp plummet.

do RM issue warm clothing ie.woolly hat, :funneh long johns etc?
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Re: winter warmers?

Post by johnnyp »

Theres fingerless gloves if your lucky,not to sure if they still issue a winter baseball cap.
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Re: winter warmers?

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just the bog standard cap i think,wtf happened to the beanies we were to get at the start of the year,i'm ex Army & i can truly say with hand on heart the RM clothing is shite,for an outdoor job it is pitiful,am not holding my breath for the gortex lightweight jackets & combat type trousers either
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Post by DGP1 »

Even if they did it would be crap, you're better off going to the shop and buying yourself some decent gloves, a decent hat, a scarf and some good thermals. In winter time I tend to layer up like an onion which is fine until I have to answer the phone and I can't get to it :Very Happy (then my wife thinks I ignoring her.............which is a result).
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Re: winter warmers?

Post by Godric »

dados wrote:just the bog standard cap i think,wtf happened to the beanies we were to get at the start of the year,i'm ex Army & i can truly say with hand on heart the RM clothing is shite,for an outdoor job it is pitiful,am not holding my breath for the gortex lightweight jackets & combat type trousers either

the fleece jacket is utter shite .... the coldest jacket that has been issued yet the zip keeps breaking ... worst thing they did was change from the thermal jacket to the harrington jacket .... the thermal jacket should be brought back and made by the same company that made them in the 80s/90s
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Re: winter warmers?

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DGP1 wrote:Even if they did it would be crap, you're better off going to the shop and buying yourself some decent gloves, a decent hat, a scarf and some good thermals. In winter time I tend to layer up like an onion which is fine until I have to answer the phone and I can't get to it :Very Happy (then my wife thinks I ignoring her.............which is a result).
ditto mate
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OnAFlyer
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Re: winter warmers?

Post by OnAFlyer »

Godric wrote:
dados wrote:just the bog standard cap i think,wtf happened to the beanies we were to get at the start of the year,i'm ex Army & i can truly say with hand on heart the RM clothing is shite,for an outdoor job it is pitiful,am not holding my breath for the gortex lightweight jackets & combat type trousers either

the fleece jacket is utter shite .... the coldest jacket that has been issued yet the zip keeps breaking ... worst thing they did was change from the thermal jacket to the harrington jacket .... the thermal jacket should be brought back and made by the same company that made them in the 80s/90s
The slightly older fleece jacket is great, all I wear all winter is a polo shirt and the fleece on top (plus fingerless gloves if it's really cold). The newer ones are much thinner though (plus the pockets are stupidly shallow) and only any good for keeping as a spare.

I don't really feel the cold that much though, this week is the first time i've worn any coat since last winter.
mclovin
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Re: winter warmers?

Post by mclovin »

I wear 2 coats, the fleece and a hooded cotton jacket under that. On Monday when it rained I added a raincoat to that, as well as my long sleeved work shirt and a t-shirt under that.

But then Im in on Tyneside and not darn sarf where its still barbecue weather,
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West Coast of Scotland - never been out in more than a shirt and tie.(and trousers obviously)
You lot must be soft.
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clashcityrocker wrote:West Coast of Scotland - never been out in more than a shirt and tie.(and trousers obviously)
You lot must be soft.
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TrueBlueTerrier wrote:
clashcityrocker wrote:West Coast of Scotland - never been out in more than a shirt and tie.(and trousers obviously)
You lot must be soft.
I think she beats you
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No way could you do a 4hr delivery in those heels.
And where does she keep her pen? :hmmmm
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Re: winter warmers?

Post by Exrep »

They should also supply us with thermals ( long johns and t-shirt )
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Re: winter warmers?

Post by Debbie »

delboy wrote:
TrueBlueTerrier wrote:
clashcityrocker wrote:West Coast of Scotland - never been out in more than a shirt and tie.(and trousers obviously)
You lot must be soft.
I think she beats you
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Re: winter warmers?

Post by dejavu »

TrueBlueTerrier wrote:
clashcityrocker wrote:West Coast of Scotland - never been out in more than a shirt and tie.(and trousers obviously)
You lot must be soft.
I think she beats you
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Is she a work place coach? Think I could do with some training :dance :dance :dance