DESCRIZIONE
The invention relates to personal equipment for protecting against events attributable to lightning strikes, in particular for use outside objects provided with external lightning protection. According to the invention, there is provision for a foldable or rollable base made of a conductive material or a material having a conductive coating, which base has dimensions that, in the laid-out or rolled-out state, ensure that a person seeking protection is sitting, crouching, lying or standing on the base such that step voltages between body parts or extremities of the person are avoidable.