This is the jacket most carriers buy in their first year and keep until they retire. Cordura Sabercloth nylon shell stops wind, sheds rain, and shrugs off the scrapes that put a hole in a cheaper coat the first time you brush a hedge or a cluster box.
 
The real feature is the zip-out quilted liner. Three jackets in one: shell alone for a 55-degree drizzle, liner alone as a mid-layer, both together down into the teens with a long sleeve underneath. Elasticized bi-swing back means you can swing your arms forward to load a satchel without the shoulders binding.
 
Why it's the go-to:
 
• Cordura nylon Sabercloth shell — resists tears, punctures, stains
• Full zip-out quilted poly-fill liner
• Two chest flap pockets, two fleece-lined handwarmer pockets
• Elasticized bi-swing back for full range of motion
• Reflective trim for dusk and early-morning visibility
• Wind and water resistant
• Regulation USPS postal blue with eagle patch
• Machine washable (shell and liner separately)
Sizing: Order your normal jacket size. Cut is unisex, roomy enough to go over a long sleeve and the flat knit sweater both. If you plan to layer the bulky sweater on real winter routes, go up one size.
 
USPS approved. Uniform allowance eligible. If you're buying one piece of outerwear your first year, this is the one.