Stay Safe While Exercising Your Rights
Expert guides and reviews on safety gear for protesters, journalists, photographers, and activists.
- 10 Buyer's Guides
- 5 In-Depth Reviews
- Independent Picked on merit, not commission
New to this? Read how to prepare for your first protest, or browse every category below.
Safety Gear Categories
Everything you need to prepare for the street, organized by the risks each category addresses.
Respiratory Protection
Gas masks, respirators, and N95s for protection against tear gas and other airborne hazards.
Eye Protection
Safety goggles and glasses designed to protect against tear gas, pepper spray, and debris.
Head Protection
Hard hats and helmets to protect against impacts and projectiles.
First Aid
Trauma kits, tourniquets, and medical supplies for emergency situations.
Hearing Protection
Earplugs and earmuffs to protect against flash bangs and loud noises.
Communication
Two-way radios and communication devices to stay connected with your group.
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Best Safety Kit Under $200
Everything you need in one bag without overspending. Our budget pick for first-time protesters.
Read the guide → Tear Gas RiskBest Gas Masks for Protests
Facing CS gas or pepper spray? This is the respiratory guide you need before you head out.
Read the guide → First ProtestHow to Prepare for Your First Protest
New to the street? Start here. What to bring, what to wear, and what to practice first.
Read the guide → Medical ReadyBest First Aid Kits for Protests
Trauma kits and tourniquets sized for a backpack. Be the person who can help when it matters.
Read the guide →Latest Buyer's Guides
New and updated guides based on real product research and current availability.
Protest Gear Maintenance & Care Guide
How to clean, inspect, and store your gas mask, goggles, helmet, radio, first aid kit, and protective clothing so they work when you actually need them.
Best Complete Protest Safety Kit Under $200 (2026)
Build a complete head-to-toe protest safety kit for under $200. Two proven loadouts covering respiratory, eye, head, and hearing protection plus first aid.
Best Gas Masks Under $100 for Protests (2026)
Top budget gas masks and respirators for protest safety. Expert picks for full-face and half-mask options that won't break the bank.
Best Two-Way Radios for Protests in 2026
Complete buyer's guide to the best two-way radios for protest coordination and safety: reviews, legal considerations, and buying advice.
Best First Aid Kits for Protests in 2026
Comprehensive guide to the best first aid kits for protests. Expert reviews of trauma kits, personal medical bags, and compact emergency supplies.
Best Hearing Protection for Protests in 2026
Expert guide to ear protection for protests. Compare electronic ear muffs, high-NRR ear plugs, and passive options for flash bang and crowd noise.
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