Hong Kong Protest Gear Summer 2019 Yellow construction helmet Protects against rubber bullets, tear gas canisters, flying bricks Broad face cover To counter facial-recognition technology Backpack Typically holds snacks, water, change of clothes. tools and sometimes laser pens to shine in officers' eyes. Goggles For flying debris Gas Mask Protecting against tear gas, which Hong Kong police use liberally Black t-shirt Uniform adopted by Hong Kong protestors, in contrast to white Ts, worn by Beijing supporters Lycra skin covers To protect against tear gas effects Elbow & knee pads For for falling, crawling and scuffing on city streets Loose change For subway fare, to avoid being tracked through electronic transit passes Umbrella Protection against rain and pepper spray Heat-resistant gloves To throw hot tear gas canisters back at police Photo: Sasa Petricic/CBC
For anyone showing up to the protests around LA this weekend, please bring supplies. Paper towels, milk, water, snacks, and any extra masks. Wear protective gear like helmets, goggles, full face protection, and heat resistant gloves. The tear gas canisters are hot and will burn
