I don't recommend this bit of info at all. Swim goggles are unsafe. They can cause pretty nasty bruising and eye bulging. Pick up some airsoft goggles instead. Ballistic-rated, large, sealed and inexpensive. https://twitter.com/OccupiedSeattle/status/1279186582134591488

Don't cut corners when it comes to your protection. Airsoft goggles will run you slightly more (like $30 CAD), but frankly, if you like having un-fucked eyes, invest in them.

Some other quick thoughts on this thread:

- Bike helmets = good. As said in the thread, brain buckets keep your brain inside. Definitely cheapest option. Milsurp may have some cheap PASGTs available if you're in US. Much better, grab if you can afford.

- Def grab a respirator. If you have a proper gas mask, even better. Make sure your filters are still good. Do keep in mind that gas mask lenses are not ballistic rated, and will shatter, so be careful. Old masks are not recommended. Seal cannot be guaranteed. They decay.

- Do NOT use "just plain water" if you don't have saline to wash your eyes. You need sterlized water. No tap water, nothing like that. You don't know what's in that water. You don't want that in your eyes. https://twitter.com/OccupiedSeattle/status/1279186586500911104?s=19

Final thoughts:

While you can assemble a "riot kit" pretty cheaply - and as attractive as that option is during a major economic crisis - don't cut corners. Do your absolute best to get the right equipment you need to adequately protect yourself.