Clothing for a delivery round on foot or by bike

Short answer: A round is hours outdoors in every kind of weather with constant light movement. Layers that can be adjusted and socks that hold up matter most for a good working day on the round.

Movement all day

Constant movement means constant light sweat, even when the temperature outside does not feel high. An inner layer that moves moisture away matters more than the thickness of the fabric itself. See bamboo undershirt for men , and choose a thin layer over a thick one.

Socks for fifteen kilometres

A round on foot easily adds up to fifteen kilometres during an ordinary working day. Smooth socks without a hard seam prevent blisters that otherwise appear after just a few hours on the round. See bamboo socks for men , and switch to a fresh pair once feet feel damp.

Rain all day

Waterproof on the outside and a thin layer inside is the only combination that works in steady rain. The layers in between are what make you cold once they get wet and do not dry again during the day. See bamboo t shirts for men , and keep the middle layer thin.

Change at lunch

A change of socks and undershirt midway through the round changes the whole second half of the working day. Damp clothes after the morning turn cold if not swapped for something dry. See bamboo underwear for men , and pack a spare set for the lunch break.

Bike or on foot

Cycling brings more wind against the body, while walking brings more even warming throughout the day. Choose layers based on which part of the round is done by bike and which on foot. One needs a more windproof outer layer, the other a more breathable inner one.

Backpack and sweaty shoulders

A backpack worn all day creates a warm spot on the back where sweat collects over time. A soft inner layer under the straps makes the pressure less bothersome over long hours on the round. Adjust the straps regularly so the weight does not sit in one place all day.

Dark hours in winter

Winter rounds often start and end in darkness, where cold settles faster into a damp layer. A dry inner layer at the start of the day makes the first cold hours far easier to handle. Switch to dry clothes before the last part of the round if possible.

Two pairs of shoes in rotation

Shoes that never get time to dry between two rounds hold onto moisture throughout the day. Two pairs in rotation mean dry footwear at the start every time, whatever the weather was the day before. The same principle applies to socks and the inner layer.

Planning by weather, not the calendar

Check the forecast in the morning instead of planning around what the calendar usually says. A few extra minutes of preparation save hours of discomfort later on a long round. That habit makes the biggest difference over a whole season.