lettercarrier 39 s centre of gravity and frees both of the lettercarrier 39 s hands to enable efficient sorting and delivery of the mail as shown in fig2 and 3 harness 10 includes a broad width belt 12 constructed from a pair of separate belt portions 16 and 18 which are curved to conform to the shape of the user 39 s hips belt portions 16 18 are preferably constructed from a relatively stiff material such as leather or plastic the inner concave surfaces of belt portions 16 18 may be padded for increased comfort belt 12 is fastened around the lettercarrier 39 s hips by securing a front fastener 20 and a rear fastener 22 fasteners 20 22 are readily adjustable to conform to lettercarriers having different waist sizes and to accomodate for bulky winter parkas and the like as shown in fig2 rear fastener 22 may consist of a length of chain 24 which is secured to belt portion 16 and a clasp 26 which is secured to belt portion 18 belt portions 16 18 may be releasibly joined together by fastening clasp 26 to one of the links of chain 24 the excess length of chain 24 may be suspended from a stud 28 secured to belt portion.