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Dj Silver
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Tool kit bag

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Is there available something to hold your PDA, dockets, pens etc. apart from pockets!?

I don't like putting my PDA in my side pocket as it bangs against my legs.

I don't like putting it in a bag, because I've forgotten it's there.

I currently put it all in the inside pockets of my fleece or the outside pockets of the storm jacket. Of course this won't be possible in the summer.

I'm thinking along the lines of something that can go on a belt similar to an electricians tool belt.

I'm pretty sure it doesn't exist in the Royal Mail shop! So does anybody have anything, or any ideas please?
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swintonpostie
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Re: Tool kit bag

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im pretty sure royal ail do a pda holder thats attaches to your belt , lie a standard mobile phone holder but a bit bigger maybe someone in your office can tell you more
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UnhappyGremlin
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You can get a case for PDA's that you wear around your neck.
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Re: Tool kit bag

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Dj Silver wrote:Is there available something to hold your PDA, dockets, pens etc. apart from pockets!?

I don't like putting my PDA in my side pocket as it bangs against my legs.

I don't like putting it in a bag, because I've forgotten it's there.

I currently put it all in the inside pockets of my fleece or the outside pockets of the storm jacket. Of course this won't be possible in the summer.

I'm thinking along the lines of something that can go on a belt similar to an electricians tool belt.

I'm pretty sure it doesn't exist in the Royal Mail shop! So does anybody have anything, or any ideas please?
I use one for my collections work. It fits in as, has already been mentioned, can either fit on your belt or it comes with a long strap which I fit across body. Too heavy for pockets especially when you're in and out of the van. Only down side is that it then won't fit back in the cradle BUT I turn off comms on my PDA until finish as this makes it seem to last longer out on the field of battle :)

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Dj Silver
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Re: Tool kit bag

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Brill, thanks for your help chaps.

I'm surprised I've not seen any in use, maybe it's due to the weather.
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Re: Tool kit bag

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Dj Silver wrote:Brill, thanks for your help chaps.

I'm surprised I've not seen any in use, maybe it's due to the weather.
I think it's due to the fact very few people seem to know of their existance, and RM don't advertise it, presumably to save money by not having to issue them to people.
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Re: Tool kit bag

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Dj Silver wrote:Is there available something to hold your PDA, dockets, pens etc. apart from pockets!?

I don't like putting my PDA in my side pocket as it bangs against my legs.

I don't like putting it in a bag, because I've forgotten it's there.

I currently put it all in the inside pockets of my fleece or the outside pockets of the storm jacket. Of course this won't be possible in the summer.

I'm thinking along the lines of something that can go on a belt similar to an electricians tool belt.

I'm pretty sure it doesn't exist in the Royal Mail shop! So does anybody have anything, or any ideas please?
You could get a bum bag :nervous
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arnold cheshire
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Re: Tool kit bag

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Dj Silver wrote:Is there available something to hold your PDA, dockets, pens etc. apart from pockets!?

I don't like putting my PDA in my side pocket as it bangs against my legs.

I don't like putting it in a bag, because I've forgotten it's there.

I currently put it all in the inside pockets of my fleece or the outside pockets of the storm jacket. Of course this won't be possible in the summer.

I'm thinking along the lines of something that can go on a belt similar to an electricians tool belt.

I'm pretty sure it doesn't exist in the Royal Mail shop! So does anybody have anything, or any ideas please?
put it in your bag and use the device lock :nana
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arnold cheshire
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Re: Tool kit bag

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Dj Silver
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Re: Tool kit bag

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dvbuk55 wrote:You could get a bum bag :nervous
Now that is a very good idea! :thumbup

Thanks
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Re: Tool kit bag

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Dj Silver wrote:
dvbuk55 wrote:You could get a bum bag :nervous
Now that is a very good idea! :thumbup

Thanks
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fng
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Re: Tool kit bag

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All our guys wear it like a watch by putting your wrist through the strap
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Re: Tool kit bag

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?

PDA's are not meant to be carried by walkers,there would be no need for it to go into a pocket or a bag.
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Re: Tool kit bag

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POSTMAN wrote:?

PDA's are not meant to be carried by walkers,there would be no need for it to go into a pocket or a bag.

Why's that ?

What about signed for letters ?
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dvbuk55
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Re: Tool kit bag

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fng wrote:
POSTMAN wrote:?

PDA's are not meant to be carried by walkers,there would be no need for it to go into a pocket or a bag.

Why's that ?

What about signed for letters ?
They were deemed too heavy for a walker, but I don't see the problem with a trolley, however there was supposed to be a lightweight version but it hasn't materialised yet.
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