Protect Yourself While Protesting
This list has the basics that you will want if you are going to attend a protest in the US (unless it's just a basic sign holding event). This is based on feedback and recommendations from real activists.If putting together a protest kit, include the numbers to criminal defense attorneys and bail bondsmen in your area. Public Defenders are provided based on financial need.PRACTICE putting your mask and it's filters on over and over again. It may take you 3-4 minutes when you start, you probably want it closer to the 30 second mark.General Clothing Tips:- Shirts should have long sleeves to protect from chemical exposure - Pants should be full length and tucked into boots to prevent chemical exposure - Pants should not require a belt (they may take your belt if you are arrested) - Tuck your boot laces into the boots so you don’t trip at the event - If you are wearing contact lenses, bring spare glasses and put them in a hard glasses case.- Consider carrying an extra set of clothes to make sure you don't bring contaminants into vehicles - Wash any contaminated clothes separately in cold water.Also, YES there are amazon links below but I recommend using the NON-Amazon links listed in the comment to not support them if that is possible for you.
