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Utility belt advice for pens, cards etc ...

Postal workers discussion forum. Discuss the day to day life in a Blue Shirt.
Dorset Plodder
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Post by Dorset Plodder »

I bet you wear one of those snazzy red polo shirts, and some skimpy civvie shorts don't you? Order some of the "Old School" Blue Shirts. Two Breast pockets carry... Radio in left..... Mobile in right with pen. Issue shorts two thigh pockets... 739s in right.... put elastic bands in left once you've taken them off bundles. Issued PDA holster fits on your belt, takes some getting used to but I must admit I'm a convert. Better than leaving the PDA on the dashboard getting half way down the road and finding one of those bloody 2D codes on a letter. :arrrghhh

Hang a roll of "Docket Left" stickers in the back of the van with a zip tie. When you get back to the van stick them on.... fill them out .......and put the parcels in a box to return to the cage. Any other stickers/cards leave them in the van.

If it's raining Lucky You.... you'll have even more pockets in your Storm Coat.... bin that flimsy red thing it's crap. :cuppa
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jon_gardner85
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Post by jon_gardner85 »

Ffs I've some things on this site but this tops the lot.
LouBarlow
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Post by LouBarlow »

Lance Jack wrote:Only carry things you have to have on you to complete the task, otherwise its extra weight added you are carrying for no reason. I know it feels all Gucci wearing a holster and pocuches but you are delivering not storming the Iranian Embassy.
:chuckle
sequinn
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Post by sequinn »

I use a small Kipling bag which is just the right size for my pda, 739 cards, spare pens and I wear it across my body. Means my pda is with me at all times and I have my hands free to carry mail and packets.
Celgar
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Post by Celgar »

I can recommend the RM shoulder holster for carrying the PDA. Use shirt and trouser pockets for P739 cards, pens, chewing gum, dog biscuits, and keys. Leave roll of 739 stickers in the van. Sorted.
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