For Glasses Users (PREFERRED)

There are several advantages to using glasses, even if you don't require them by prescription:

• The glasses method is more comfortable because only the edges of the shield touch your face, where as with the elastic, a good portion touches your face

• The glasses method is more secure and less likely to be blown off your head due to wind because of the weight of the glasses.

So, if you don't normally wear glasses, consider getting a fake pair, or use a pair of sunglasses you already own. Go for something that fits well.

Tips for glasses:

• If your glasses normally fall down on your face, it is because your glasses don't fit well, meaning that adding the shield will have the same problems. Consider using corrective measures such as nose pads, retainer grips, or straps

• Remember to clean both your shield and your glasses regularly for the clearest viewing experience.

• While wearing, instead of touching the front of your shield to adjust your glasses, consider adjusting your glasses by pulling back on the arms by your ears.

Nose Breathing: The Best Anti-Fog Technique.

The YHB Pocket Protest Shield does a good job of resisting fog due to its open air design in both indoor and outdoor situations, however in some situations, such as extreme humidity, the condensation from your breath may cause enough condensation to fog up your shield. One of the best ways to reduce this from happening is to breathe in and out through your nose, you will expel less condensation than breathing out your mouth and most of it will be directed downward. This may fog up a portion of the mouth area, but you will still be able to see clearly. For specific examples of when fog might become an issue, see below.

When You Might NOT Want to Wear a Shield

Shields have a lot of advantages, but there are some scenarios in which a shield may not be your best option. Here are some of those times:

• After a huge rain storm or anytime the humidity is very high.

  • Condensation is a thing, and while this design usually allows for enough breeze where fogging isn't a problem, in extreme humidity conditions, the shield can fog up. One thing you can do is push the shield as far out on your glasses so that it is further away from your face, which may help.

• During exercise.

  • If you are jogging, playing sports, or even lifting weights, your body is producing considerable heat, which may produce condensation. You may also be breathing heavily which can lead to fogging.

  • That being said, I have gone on 1 hour walks and have marched/attended protests for several hours wearing the shield and haven't had an issue. While some condensation may appear in the mouth area, making it harder to read my lips, my vision was never compromised.

• In high density areas (conditional)

  • In areas like grocery stores, post offices, etc, you may want to consider wearing a mask with your shield, or just a mask, for a few reasons:

    • • Shields look odd to other people. They may feel uncomfortable and question if you are "following the rules" because they are unfamiliar with shields as a whole. Wearing a mask may preemptively address these concerns.

      • Wearing both will only provide you with more personal protection in high risk areas. while wearing the mask protects others, it is well documented that masks offer little protection to the actual users. Wearing a shield with your mask ensures that you are protecting others in a socially acceptable method via a mask, but also provides you considerably more personal protection via the shield

      • regardless of what you decided to use, know that wearing a shield will bring attention to you. Though it is unlikely anyone will approach you, you will get stares which can be uncomfortable. Remember, you have a right to protect yourself and shields help you to that and protect others too, so pay the haters no mind 😉