Bring snacks. If you get hungry, they are handy. Granola bars. Energy bars.
Wear layers of clothing.
If you get arrested, you’ll need those clothes to stay warm: jails are cold.
Find group of defense lawyers before going and have their number handy.
Paper and pen. Meds if you need them.
Wear layers of clothing.
If you get arrested, you’ll need those clothes to stay warm: jails are cold.
Find group of defense lawyers before going and have their number handy.
Paper and pen. Meds if you need them.
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Otherwise, check with local bar association. Ask for referrals from people you know and trust, as well.
First aid kit. You can get small soft-sided kits online. Water for drinking and tear gas.
Rain ponchos or vinyl rain gear (for rain or tear gas)
Take a first aid course wherever it’s offered locally (handy for all occasions).
Loud whistles - for noise making and to signal others in your group (decide on what that signal should be) in case
Before or immediately after arriving, decide where your rendezvous point will be. That’s where you go if you get separated. A small paper map can be helpful if you’re not familiar with the area.
Burner phones: useful for communicating at protests.
Bathrooms: if porta-potties aren’t available, scope out other options for restrooms. Be prepared to pay for food or beverages to use a bathroom.
Bring ID, a credit card, and some cash.
Hats are useful. Always have one with you, even if it’s not on your head. (In Texas, wide-brimmed fishing hats that fold up are great. Shade where you need it and protects your head.) Also - for warm weather - have lightweight clothing that covers your