Does anyone EDC personal protection gear?

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I don’t really know where I want to go with this.

I’m thinking of items like sturdy shoes(real boots?), gloves, goggles, hearing protection, hard hats(?), not condoms in your wallet.

Most of this stuff is kinda bulky for EDC. But in the event of a serious natural disaster or the aftermath of a terrorist attack personal safety gear could be MUCH more important than guns, knives, and fire making equipment.

A simple foot or hand injury can put you at a huge disadvantage, in terms of both mobility and self defense.
Dust in your eyes or debris falling on your head is much more likely than roving hoards of bandits, at least in the short term. And, if you are disabled or seriously injured in the short term, you needn’t be too concerned about the long term.

In a noisy, chaotic situation simple ear plugs to lower the decibel level(NOT to block out all sound) can have a very calming effect, allowing you to think more clearly and PLAN your moves, rather than reacting impulsively.

So, I guess where I’m going is:
1. Do you EDC any kind of protective gear?
2. If you would consider EDC of protective gear, what would you consider reasonable tradeoffs in weight vs. usefulness or cost vs. utility?

Would hurricane or tornado warnings effect your decisions on a temporary basis.
Would a flaming crimson terrorist threat level change your thinking?

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