Your placard isn't just a medium for your message—it's your shield, your umbrella, and occasionally, your lunch tray. We asked our top-rated 'Lathi-Charge Dodgers' to review the best materials on the market.
Cheap? Yes. Readily available? Yes. But the moment the water cannons hit, your witty slogan turns into brown mush. Rating: 2/10.
Excellent rigidity and very lightweight, making it perfect for 6-hour extended engagements. However, it snaps easily under pressure. Do not use as a shield. Rating: 5/10.
Now we're talking. It's waterproof, tear-resistant, and light. When the tear gas canisters drop, your message remains legible for the news choppers. Rating: 8/10.
Look, if you're bringing a steel placard to an engagement, you aren't protesting, you're going to war. But we can't deny its effectiveness at deflecting incoming projectiles. Just don't ask us to pay for the shipping weight.
Pro-Tip: Always use waterproof sharpies. Crying over a ruined sign doesn't count towards your 'Crying on Camera' bonus fee.