Winter Gear

[Skull_Leader]

Winter gear?
Shorts and T-shirt, usually

 

[Wheeler]

beard keeps face warm!

I have noticed many centers allow beards but in the up of Michigan clean shaven is a must or sent home think it's comical when I saw a driver in Florida with full beard

 

[542thruNthru]

I have noticed many centers allow beards but in the up of Michigan clean shaven is a must or sent home think it's comical when I saw a driver in Florida with full beard

Was it @Operational needs ?

 

[Operational needs]

Was it @Operational needs ?

Heeeey! I shaved! Lol.

 

[rod]

I have noticed many centers allow beards but in the up of Michigan clean shaven is a must or sent home think it's comical when I saw a driver in Florida with full beard

Just show how stupid some people are. Who in there right mind would want a beard when it 90 degrees and humid out?

 

[MECH-lift]

Just show how stupid some people are. Who in there right mind would want a beard when it 90 degrees and humid out?

My beard cools me in the summer lol

 

[rod]

My beard cools me in the summer lol

You should try wearing flannel shirts and long pants then

 

[oldngray]

You should try wearing flannel shirts and long pants then

He's a lumberjack and he's OK?

 

[Method Mensch]

Had our first freeze here. What do you use to stay warm in the winter? Whether it be company provided or not?

Also, side question: I was only issued short-sleeves and a hoodless rain jacket. I was told they're not ordering anything else from Twin Hill, so I can only get whatever's in the big bag of leftovers up in HR. Any idea what I should be looking for? ie do they make large-tall stuff or should I not even try looking?

Had our first freeze here. What do you use to stay warm in the winter? Whether it be company provided or not?

Also, side question: I was only issued short-sleeves and a hoodless rain jacket. I was told they're not ordering anything else from Twin Hill, so I can only get whatever's in the big bag of leftovers up in HR. Any idea what I should be looking for? ie do they make large-tall stuff or should I not even try looking?

These chaps and nothing else. Good for all 4 seasons.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

View attachment 271675 These chaps and nothing else. Good for all 4 seasons.

Those do solve the problem of having to pee while wearing long underwear.

 

[Rick Ross]

Just show how stupid some people are. Who in there right mind would want a beard when it 90 degrees and humid out?

It could possibly be someone who actually has a legit skin issue and can't shave.

My building has guys I'm sure are faking because they try to sculpt it their beard into something they think is cool.

 

[Rick Ross]

View attachment 271675 These chaps and nothing else. Good for all 4 seasons.

You sure you don't have a summer outfit?

 

[rod]

It could possibly be someone who actually has a legit skin issue and can't shave.

My building has guys I'm sure are faking because they try to sculpt it their beard into something they think is cool.

I would bet those who have a legitimate skin issue are few and far between. Same with religious reason. Anyone can claim their religion wants them to look like hobos.

 

[FromOffTheStreets]

I wear thermals and I am good. One thing I can’t find is a good set of gloves so my hands are not cold and that I can still use the diad etc

These are what I use.

 

[a911scanner]

So long as I have a UPS labeled vest & brown pants on, I'm good to go.

I bought/buy many brown colored items to wear under my UPS clothing.

I am usually wearing about $1500 worth of gear on a cold day, as a cold day here would make many of you cry.

I consider it my investment in my job, or else I couldn't do it, because I am a freeze-baby.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

So long as I have a UPS labeled vest & brown pants on, I'm good to go.

I bought/buy many brown colored items to wear under my UPS clothing.

I am usually wearing about $1500 worth of gear on a cold day, as a cold day here would make many of you cry.

I consider it my investment in my job, or else I couldn't do it, because I am a freeze-baby.

$1,500 worth of gear on a cold day?? Unless you are shopping at LL Bean I call BS.

$200-300 would be more reasonable, and that includes a good pair of boots.

 

[Mack37]

$1,500 worth of gear on a cold day?? Unless you are shopping at LL Bean I call BS.

$200-300 would be more reasonable, and that includes a good pair of boots.

Yeah that is a whole lot of money. I looked up the total cost of non discounted clothing that a walking carrier might wear in a very cold state just for comparison.

Long sleeve letter carrier shirt- $38.99
Regulation winter weight pants- $66.99
Waterproof/windproof over pants- $200.99
Waterproof breathable parka shell-$317.99
Heavyweight jacket liner- $166.99
Fur hat- $28.99
Overshoes-$108.99
Reebok postal approved shoes- $168.99

Now that’s about $1100 worth of stuff to wear but it’s a bit extreme to wear all of that crap. If I can’t hit $1500 buying our overpriced uniforms, I don’t know where you’re buying your stuff.

 

[Operational needs]

Yeah that is a whole lot of money. I looked up the total cost of non discounted clothing that a walking carrier might wear in a very cold state just for comparison.

Long sleeve letter carrier shirt- $38.99
Regulation winter weight pants- $66.99
Waterproof/windproof over pants- $200.99
Waterproof breathable parka shell-$317.99
Heavyweight jacket liner- $166.99
Fur hat- $28.99
Overshoes-$108.99
Reebok postal approved shoes- $168.99

Now that’s about $1100 worth of stuff to wear but it’s a bit extreme to wear all of that crap. If I can’t hit $1500 buying our overpriced uniforms, I don’t know where you’re buying your stuff.

You guys have to buy your uniforms?

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Do you guys get a clothing allowance?

Under Armour tops/bottoms-----$100 ($50/ea)
Winter socks (2)------$10 ($5/ea)
Sweat pants ------ $5
Black turtleneck ----- $5
Boots ----- $80

Total $200

Toque is supplied by company.

Real men don't wear gloves.

 

[Zowert]

UPS hoodie with a vest over it and shorts. It seems to be the right combo to keep me warm but not get too hot. In the winter I tend to get more stops off in less time simply because I keep moving to stay warm. In the summer heat my stops per hour average goes down, wouldn’t want to get heat exhaustion.