#protest gear

If you are going to a protest, PLEASE BE SAFE. GO WITH AT LEAST ONE PERSON. If you are in Portland, New York, Chicago, or any other fed-infiltrated city, be especially careful.

Turn off all location services individually or leave your phone at home

If you film anything, keep your phone locked while doing so

Do not film yourself or any protestors’ faces

Do not wear anything easily identifiable (graphic tees, recognisable logos) and cover up anything easily identifiable like tattoos, piercings, and hair

Don’t do anything stupid (seriously)

Necessities

Helmet

Knee/elbow/ankle pads

Shoes that you can run in

Mask (look up masks specifically for tear gas, whether you buy it or make it)

Goggles

Water (do not use milk for tear gas!!!)

A first aid kit

Pants and a long sleeve shirt/jacket (cover as much skin as possible)

Bonus items

Umbrella

Signs

Leaf blower

Heat proof gloves

Eye drops

Antacids

^^all of the above are for tear gas

Food

A shield

A change of clothes

HEALTHCARE First Aid Kid (Gauze, Bandages, Wrap) Water EpiPen Allergy Pills Protective Eye Gear Gas Mask Mechanic Gloves (To Protect From Glass) Motorsport Body Armour (To Protect From Attacks) Towel (For Laying on the Ground, Supporting Heads, etc)

CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE (Countermeasure Assistance) Indestructible/Unbreakable/Tactical Umbrella (Water Cannon Countermeasure) 20,000 Flashlight (Visual Countermeasure) Handcuff Keys Dremel (To Counter Handcuffs) Reversible Clothing (Identification Countermeasure) COMMUNICATION GEAR Police Scanner/Dispatch Mobile Apps Walkie Talkies (In Case Towers Are Shut Down) Chalk (Warnings on Sidewalks) Unmarked Camera Enabled Drones GoPro or Similar Active Camera Gear Waterproof Phone Pouch Necklace (For Livestreaming/Recording) Safety Flags Colored Lights