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Why does nobody talk about the cost of a good pair of knee pads?
I was working a shutdown at the old paper mill in Kalamazoo and my knees were killing me after two days. I dropped about $80 on a pair of high-end, gel-filled pads on a whim. The difference was immediate, no more sharp pain every time I knelt on grating. That was three years ago and they're still going strong. What other gear have you guys splurged on that actually made the job bearable?
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kevin_williams3d ago
Man, you are so right about knee pads. I did the same thing with a pair of insulated Carhartt bibs. I was freezing my tail off on a warehouse job, and dropping the cash on those was a total game changer. Being warm and dry all day just changes your whole outlook.
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the_jessica3d ago
Exactly, it's not just about comfort, it's about not being miserable for eight hours straight. Good gear lets you focus on the work instead of fighting your own clothes. That mental shift is worth every penny.
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