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1. A hands-free portable neck fan you can charge with a USB and take wherever you roam, because you know what?? Staying cool is the new fashion and fans are the hottest accessory.
It has three speeds to choose from and also lights up, making you more visible at night. Reviewers note that you should definitely put your hair in a ponytail (but that it's easy to unsnag if it gets caught).
Promising review: "Best thing I’ve bought in a very long time!! Living in Texas means HOT summers and I hate always being so sweaty! This fan is a lifesaver and everyone that’s seen me with it has asked to try it and loved it. Buying a second one today 👌🏼" —Laura W.
Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in six colors).
2. A ridiculously popular set of breathable, cooling bed sheets that have amassed over 88,000 5-star reviews, a lot of which are from reviewers who finally found relief from sleeping in hot and humid climates.
Promising review: "I bought two sets of the sheets, one in navy blue and one in white. I have had the most fun with interchanging the colors so it's really like I have three or four sets sheets. These sheets are just the best, they wash well don't wrinkle even after you slept on them and they just feels so great on the skin. I live in Florida and they are just the best weight ever for the hot humid nights down here, and even if it gets a little chilly with the AC on the body adjust to the cool air with the help of the sheets. I guarantee you won't be sorry that you purchased the sheets. They are reasonably priced — I'm sure there's better for several hundred dollars, but that's out of my budget. I highly recommend these for grandparents moms and dads kids and teens, they are just great!" —HarmonyLady
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in seven sizes and 18 colors).
3. Plus a bed-sized cooling bamboo blanket to keep your bedroom from accidentally becoming a DIY sauna in the summer — reviewers swear by this silky fabric for dealing with summer heat and hot flashes.
Promising review: "Yes! Yes! Yes! First off, I live in Arizona, the hot weather is brutal! But I am the type of person who likes to sleep under the covers but rather not sweat through the whole night. This blanket is light, soft and breathable! It was exactly what I was looking for! I recommend buying it." —Silvia
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in three sizes and 12 colors).
4. A handy as heck sunburn soother you'll probably want to stock up on *before* you or someone you love needs it — it's made with aloe and coconut oil to hydrate skin and gently relieve pain from the sun's unforgiving rays within just a few hours.
Psst — a lot of reviewers mentioned this also helped prevent peeling and itching!
Promising review: "I’ve been using this product for years now. My first trip to Costa Rica I had it and trust me when I tell you it’s saved my life. I live in Florida now and I never go anywhere without it. After any time in the sun you can use this and you can believe that your skin will be nourished and moisturized it will not hurt and your skin will not peel if used properly. I said your skin will not peel. I love this product for it." —Kenneth
Get it from Amazon for $7.69.
5. A set of three lightweight racerback tanks with deep arm holes for extra breathability to make make errand running on especially hot days feel breezy as heck.
Psst to anyone breastfeeding — lots of reviewers mentioned that the deep sleeves in this also made it easier to breastfeed at home!
Promising review: "I LOVE these shirts. I live in Arizona, where it is hot 50% of the year, and these are so nice and breezy! Great for working out and great for breastfeeding! I love that they’re dual purpose for me. I went hiking with one on and my friend liked it so much on me that she purchased some herself!" —Elizabeth
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in 10 color combos and women's sizes XS–XL).
6. A set of cooling towels that get *instantly* chilly when you soak them in water and wring them out — a godsend whether you're wearing one around your neck outside or need a quick way to cool down when you get back.
It also keeps its chill for hours and will immediately get chilly again when you soak it in water and repeat the process.
Promising review: "It gets to be over 100 degrees in the summer where I live. These come in handy when working in the yard, at the beach or even at the county fair when it's super hot. What a relief these are to use when the weather is hot. I've purchased these many times because I always seem to give them out especially to those that work outside in the heat (mail carrier, pool guy, landscaper...) and they are always very appreciative." —Realfoodmama
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $17.99.
7. A cold brew coffee maker so gloriously easy to use that all you have to do is stick your favorite ground coffee in the filter, seal the airtight lid on top, and pop it in the fridge overnight. Boom, 4 cups of cold brew so icy it'll intimidate the sun trying its best to roast you on your way out the door.
Promising review: "I wish I had found this iced coffee maker years ago. I live in Florida and the summers are extremely hot, so I like to drink iced coffee in the morning during the summer. I grind up coffee beans and fill the infuser with them, then just fill up the pitcher with filtered water and let it infuse over night. When I wake up in the morning I have excellent-tasting iced coffee and it makes my mornings quick, because all I have to do is pour it into a to go cup. I can usually get about five fills out of one pitcher. I absolutely love this device and will always have one now that I have found it. You do not need anything more expensive or complicated than this." —Ashley Bouchard
Get it from Amazon for $21.65.
8. Or for the more impatient among us, a HyperChiller that will transform any hot or room temperature beverage into an ice cold one in a literal minute, whether it's for iced coffee, a yummy cocktail, or just some rosé you were too lazy to put in the fridge. Presto, rosé-o.
Psst — people also use this for chilling coffee, rosé, and white wines without watering them down, if that also floats your summer boat.
Promising review: "I’m absolutely in love with the Hyperchiller!!!! I live in South Texas. It’s HOT and that makes it hard to enjoy my coffee in the morning. This little thing gives you iced coffee without watering it down!! There are three compartments- outer most compartment is where you put in water to freeze, middle is where the coffee is poured and then inner most compartment is more ice. When you’re ready for your coffee you pour it directly into the lid which goes into the center compartment. You can let it sit or swirl it around. And WHALAHH!!!! It’s honestly the coolest thing!!" —Staci Leitko
Get it from Amazon for $23.94 (available in three colors).
9. A high ponytail running cap with UPF 50 protection so you can maintain your preferred hairstyle while still keeping the sun and sweat out of your eyes. This particular design even comes with two openings in the back for a high *or* mid-pony.
Vimhue is an Arizona-based, women-owned small business that specializes in uniquely engineered running hats.
Promising review: "Amazing hat. Super comfortable, even in the high heat of AZ. I will definitely be getting more!" —Melodie Dies
*Another* promising review: "Love this hat so much! I already ordered another one in a different color for myself and one for a friend! I live in Texas near the Gulf and it’s summer — really humid and really hot. I walk 3 to 4 miles outside most days and I’d been wishing for a hat that allowed for a high ponytail so I could keep my hair off my neck to not get as hot/sweaty. Decided to Google it and found this and was thrilled! The X straps are easy to adjust and it fits great and is breathable. And it’s super cute!" —mlp06h
Get it from Vimhue on Etsy for $29 or from Vimhue's site for $29 (available in 17 colors).
10. A set of stackable stick-shaped ice molds reviewers looooove because the ice is narrow enough to plop into their water bottles, whether they're using plain ice or juice as a flavor enhancer. Plus the shape is super fun to use to make chocolate sticks!
Promising review: "I got these to make ice cubes that I could fit into hot water bottles to make 'cold water bottles.' I'm in the big heat wave and it's been over 100 every day for the last week, with no sign of it letting up any time soon. These are quick and easy and the cold water bottles have been the only thing helping me sleep in a room anywhere between 80-90 degrees at night. I love the lids! It makes my ice trays easy to stack and more secure. I wish all ice trays came with lids like this!" —AJ Stark
Get a set of three from Amazon for $8.99.
11. Essence's Lash Princess mascara for ridiculously effective length that will stay the heck put in the summer heat, but still wash off easily with makeup remover at the end of the day.
Promising review: "I have been a mascara snob my entire adult life, and have been purchasing the same two brands for mascara. Then, I decided to get an inexpensive tube of mascara just to have in my emergency makeup back, and WOW was I surprised! One coat of this stuff is better than four or five coats of my other stuff. It isn't waterproof, so it comes off with just a makeup-removing facial cleanser or micellar water with no problem. It separates and lengthens my lashes. I have people stop and ask me ALL THE TIME what I do to my eyelashes to make them 'look like that.' Like... literally stopped in the middle of a sidewalk in downtown Tampa to ask about my eyelashes. And it really does stay in place, even without a setting spray, when most of the other makeup I use melts off. Seriously, let me put this in perspective: I live in Florida, and I wore this mascara to work every single day for the last year in the heat/humidity (including all through the summer) and they stayed on my lashes better than any other brand of mascara I've used. This is now officially turned into my go-to mascara!" —Kate
Check out BuzzFeed's review of Essence's Lash Princess Mascara for more deets!
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
12. A "sport-brella," which is an SPF 50+ maneuverable personal umbrella with a universal clamp that'll latch onto any chair you own. Boom, instant shade no matter where you've parked your human self, whether it's the porch, the beach, or the park.
Psst — a lot of reviewers swear by this for easy hands-free shade solutions for strollers and wheelchairs as well!
Promising review: "I live in Florida and have two children in sports that I spend countless hours going to practice and games in the hot summer sun... I quickly learned to get a clip-on fan and umbrella to help stay cool, but the small sporting goods store umbrellas only ever seem to work if the sun is directly over your head, not coming from the side, or roasting your back or neck. Finding this Sport-Brella was like a gift from above. It is bigger, blocks more sun, and most importantly, can be adjusted into all kinds of angles to block the sun from whatever direction it comes from. It is also more durable than previous sport umbrellas I've used in the past. I'm sold on this... it costs a little more, but well worth the investment if you need to spend a lot of time at games and practice." —Wolfshanze
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in two sizes and eight colors).
13. A family-friendly backyard sprinkler for some summer water park shenanigans in the comfort of your own home.
Promising review: "My 2-year-old and 10-year-old kids and 32-year-old husband love it. Super easy to put together. Great for easy cool down in the back for those without a pool. Florida living here, so water is a must in summer. Has held up very well in terms of durability. Left it out for a few days, even through midday Fl tsunami, and it still worked great." —Deja T.
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
14. A set of breathable cooling pillow cases with two sides — one that's silky and ultra cooling, and other that's soft, comfy cotton, so you'll be grateful for it not just in the summer, but all year long.
Promising review: "I live in the desert and let's be honest — summer is already here!! So I changed my entire bed setup with the goal of getting something much fresher to avoid running my AC all day and night (SINCE THAT'S ALL I COULD DO — STAY HOME). These pillows are just right, exactly what I needed for summer! They are cool to the touch and they do help you stay fresh!! I so appreciate the coldness and I'm glad i purchased them! The timing was right with these!! LOVE!" —Sassy
Get it from Amazon for $25.89+ (clip the $8 off coupon on the product page for this price; available in standard and queen sizes).
15. Or a set of satin pillowcases that not only have a cooling effect, but are soft on your skin and create less friction for your hair so it won't get as tangled while you sleep.
Promising review: "I've been using these pillowcases for about a week now and I have to say that they have really seemed to help my hair not be so frizzy when I wake up! I live in a hot and humid climate and my hair normally just makes my life awful this time of year (summer). I have been trying a couple of new things to help my hair, like using Moroccan Oil on the ends and these pillowcases and it's really a lot better. I also feel better about sleeping on my side now and don't worry so much that I'm creating wrinkles. I would definitely buy these again and recommend them!" —R. Spann
Get a set of two from Amazon for $9.99 (available in seven colors and three sizes).
16. A set of backseat car fans so the crowd of kiddos and pets in the back don't have to wait for the AC up front to kick in on especially hot days — this will quickly tide them over so nobody's kicking the seat and asking to crank up the air, please.
Promising review: "Perfect for children and pets! I have this hooked up in my 2016 Chevy Cruze. The plug in part is long enough to be hidden along my seats and plugged in to the outlet. I love the fact that I can manually control the speed of the fans right at my finger tips. This is perfect for any smaller car or SUV that doesn’t have AC flow to the back. We live in the south and it gets extremely hot in the backseat, so it’s takes awhile to cool down. I highly recommend this!" —Alexandria
Get them from Amazon for $29.99.
17. A pair of popular quick-dry water shoes that reviewers love for a lightweight, protective option for walking on super hot surfaces like sand and cement in the summer. They're also so versatile you can wear 'em anywhere from rockier beaches to kayaking to washing your car.
Promising review: "Water sports shoes save the bottom of my feet from being torn up by the pebble tech on the floor of my pool. It also protects feet from the intense Arizona heat on pool decks (yes, even pool decks get extremely hot in Arizona). I will definitely wear them when at the beach — walking on sand and in the ocean." —noslip
Get it from Amazon for $8.68+ (available in seven sizes and 44 colors).
18. A wintergreen lip balm to help prevent your lips from getting dry and chapped in the heat, and *also* give you some cooling relief to boot.
Mountainess Handmade is a Maine-based Etsy shop established in 2013 that specializes in skin care and candles.
Promising review: "Happy repeat buyer! I live in a desert so I need something that will really work in helping protect against the extreme heat, cold, and drying climate. I use these lip balms and I have my family using them, as well. We all love them! Thanks for making such a wonderful product. :)" —inCandysCorner
Get it from Mountainess Handmade on Etsy for $5.
19. A facial ice roller you can stash in the fridge or freezer, then pull out whenever you want to take your face for a ~chill~ ride after spending time in the heat.
Reviewers also swear by this for puffiness and migraines, so it's multitalented.
Promising review: "Well made for the price. I find it’s helpful in the morning for puffy eyes. It’s great to use after a workout in sunny Florida. I use it to cool down and reduce redness after exercising." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in eight colors).
20. A chic BruMate insulated can cooler so all your beloved White Claws, Red Bulls, and LaCroixes can stay cool as a cucumber in the sun, and you can enjoy them while taking your sweet time.
This fits a standard 12-ounce slim can, and was designed to still be able to fit in car cup holders. It'll keep drinks icy cold for several hours, and twenty times colder than a standard neoprene can cooler. Psst — you can check out the rest of BruMate's options for different-sized cans, wines, cocktails, and more.
Promising review: "I ordered two, one for myself and one for my husband. I've got to say these are an absolutely amazing product. We live in Southwest Florida (it ALWAYS HOTT 🔥). So needless to say having a coolie that actually keeps our drinks COLD, is truly awesome! We absolutely LOVE them. Not only do they keep your drink very cold, they keep them cold for hours. I accidentally left my drink in the car (our very black car) on a day that was pushing just over 98°-not including the 'feels like' temp. When I got back to the car, about 1.5 hours later, drink was STILL VERY COLD! I was absolutely amazed! There isn't ever any condensation, it feels sturdy in your hand, not 'slippery,' and it it not bulky or awkward! Those are just a few of the reasons why I am ordering several more. If you're on the fence, BUY them. They pay for themselves over and over again!" —Kara Ohlsen
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in 28 colors).
21. A Cooldri performance tank with UPF 50+ protection designed with a lightweight fabric both wicks away sweat and dries rapidly, making it the ideal summer go-to.
22. An internet-beloved time-marked water bottle because summer dehydration starts *before* your you realize it, y'all. This gives you a mindful way to avoid the problem before it kicks you in the butt.
Promising review: "Game changer! I'm actually getting in 64+ ounces of water a day. I live in high desert and can't seem to stay hydrated. What a difference when I'm actually timing myself each day. Great product!" —Ricky R. Gregerson
Get it on Amazon for $18.99 (available in 17 colors).
23. A shampoo scalp massager you can use in the shower to massage and exfoliate your scalp, helping deep clean at the root from all the itch-inducing sweat and salt that accumulates when you're out in the heat. Psst — a lot of reviewers mention this has also helped with psoriasis, dandruff, and scalp tenderness!
I have one of these and WOWZA, it really helps you get extra mileage out of your shampoo. I have a whole lot of hair on my head so sometimes it's a struggle to feel like I've soaped up my whole scalp thorough, but this is a very effective way to spread out the suds and really get them to the roots. I was worried it might tangle in my hair, but it was totally fine on that front, too. I've noticed that my hair has been a little less greasy at the roots since I started using it. And I'm echoing a ton of reviewers here when I say it just feels reeeeeally, really nice.
Promising review: "I bought this item based on the reviews and needing something that would help with my itchy scalp. I tend to have a line on the back of my scalp where product builds up due to my thick hair and extreme Florida humidity. I've used this a few times now and I love the way it feels. It helps the shampoo really get into my scalp and I haven't had as much itching since I started." —Ashley R.
*Another* promising review: "I love this thing. I live in the desert and my scalp was always itchy and dry. Since day one, this thing eliminated the problem." —Asa K.
Get it from Amazon for $6.98+ (available in three colors).
24. A set of popular wickaway sweatbands for a quick fix to stop the sweat from stinging your eyes (or worse, from leaking sunscreen into your eyes).
Promising review: "Some reviewers said these are too tight, I don't find them too tight and I have a big head circumference. They are just tight enough to not slip, and I wear them when doing chores outside in hot and super humid (lately) Texas. So far they held up well to washes. Much better and prettier than those cotton sweat bands that I used to wear." —barinja
Get a set of ten from Amazon for $17.99.
25. A reliable tabletop fan to let a ~cool breeze~ into your space without breaking the bank. Reviewers also love it for the consistent white noise-esque sound it makes, which is particularly nice if you want something to help you sleep or maintain focus while you're working from home.
Promising review: "I was blown away (no pun intended) by how well it circulates air in a child's bedroom! We set it on the dresser and it easily reaches the other side of the room with air even on the low setting and keeps the room cool at night very well on the high setting. We live in Arizona so we need the circulation! Overall wonderful fan for the price!" —Sarah
Get it from Amazon for $23.99.
26. Or an oscillating tower fan complete with a remote control so you can boss it around from all over the room, using three speed settings that will circulate air all over the room. It's built up nice and tall to save space and even comes with timers and sleep settings if you run hot at night.
Promising review: "I live in Louisiana. Not only is the temperature around what the fiery pits of Hell must be like, but there is also humidity to add even more fun to it. I come home to a house that is roughly around 84 degrees F at 5:30 in the evening so I needed a little help with cooling off. Within five minutes of turning this thing on it was like an angel had come down from heaven and began to personally blow cool air on my face. I was genuinely close to tears. If this thing only lasts a month it will have been worth the money." —Lori
Get it from Amazon for $61.99+ (available in two colors).
27. An ultra-cooling bamboo fabric sleep set for anyone who is sick of waking up in the middle of the night feeling like a human furnace.
Promising review: "I will never buy another pair of warm weather PJs again other than these. I am a thirtysomething post-baby lady, and with my hormones paired with living in Arizona, I needed PJs that were cool and comfortable. But I often found that the fabric of other PJs would rapidly get worn, pilled, and rough. These silky soft PJs have been going strong for months now through countless hot flashes and heat waves when it would get into the 80s in our bedroom. If you are a hot-blooded person and need to cool down, I can't recommend these PJs enough. I literally never leave reviews but felt compelled to preach to others the good word of Latuza's PJs." —Margery
Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in women's sizes S-4X and 10 colors).
28. A heat-resistant steering wheel cover made with a sleek microfiber leather exterior and handy non-slip rubber interior, so your steering wheel can look classy and you don't have to start every leg of your commute going "ow OW ow OWWWW" whenever you touch the wheel.
Promising review: "Withstands 110+ degree weather when I park outside Vegas in the summer, and my steering wheel is fine to touch. I can’t ask for more than that!" —Ama Zon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
29. A UV-blocking canopy shade you can easily install on an uncovered porch to keep things from getting too toasty for you and your furriest friends.
The canopy is super flexible and can be pulled taut so you can install it to fit your specific space — you just need four places to mount each corner, like roofs, walls, trees, or poles, but they don't have to be level to each other.
Promising review: "I waited more than 18 months to write this review because I wanted to see how well this held up in a California coastal town with unrelenting sunshine (yay drought year?). It is shading outside my roommate's western bedroom window, providing filtered light for some plants, shade for our dogs when they go out to play and pee, and protect my hydrophobic dog from the rare rain. So far, so good! In fact, so good that I bought a second one to extend my patio cover during quarantine and I'm about to buy a third because I bought a full sun baby tree not realizing it needs less sun during the first couple of years." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in three colors and nine sizes).
30. A reviewer-beloved pair of high-waisted biker shorts that will instantly become your summer uniform — these lightly compressive shorts are super breathable for summer exercising *and* chilling, plus are totally squat-proof, help prevent thigh chafing, and even have sneaky side pockets for your phone and accessories.
I bought these for running last year and I am SO MAD whenever they're in the wash that I just bought several more pairs for summer — the material is nice and thick, so I thought they'd overheat, but they actually stay lightweight and cooling even on my longest runs. It has just the right amount of compression for a workout, but not so much that they're uncomfy to wear casually, either.
Promising review: "I’m getting back into running again and these actually stay up and place the thighs don’t rub together or ride up. I love the pockets. I just had two babies in two years and I am almost four months postpartum with my second child. I live in Florida and it’s hard I enjoy running so long leggings are becoming out of the question for me. I don’t like short shorts and these are just absolutely perfect as far as length and fit goes. The material is great as far as sweating and see-through goes. I would definitely recommend the shorts as either activewear or even to lounge around the house in." —J L
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in women's sizes XS–3XL, three lengths, and in 44 colors).
31. Or a pair of high-waisted quick-dry running shorts so lightweight that you might have to look down to make sure they're still on (PHEWPH). They also feature a handy underwear liner and a sizable side pocket.
I recently bought these shorts because I needed some more breathable summer options, and they're phenom! I love the huge arrange of colors you can buy these in (at other places they often sell out too quickly to get to pick!), love that the high-waistedness of them meets about where my running crop top ends so I don't have to get bonkers with sunscreen, and love love loooooove the side pocket for my keys or face mask. I only have them in purple so far, but I'm excited to try other colors!
Promising review: "LOVE these shorts 🥰 I live in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 and the humidity was getting uncomfortable in regular cotton shorts. These are so light and breezy. The little zip pocket is handy and discrete. I loved the beautiful packaging too. I will order more colors because they are so great!" —Abnnassif
Get it from Amazon for $23.49+ (available in women's sizes XS–3XL and 19 colors).
32. A trio of Mario Badescu facial sprays infused with cooling aloe and soothing scents that you'll be *especially* grateful to have on hand with all the summer dryness and potential sunburns headed your way.
The set comes with rosewater, green tea, and lavender sprays ✨.
Promising review: "I live in Vegas, and the heat here gets pretty intense. I've often wished I could find a way to wet my face to cool down without making my makeup run. These do exactly that. I don't care if it's 'just water' or liquid gold. It provides me with a little moisture and coolness in intense dry heat and leaves my makeup intact. That makes it more than worth the cost to me." —Deborah M. Okey
Get a set of three from Amazon for $21.
33. A pet cooling mat for cats and doggos that stays between 5 and 10 degrees cooler than the room, without ever needing to be refrigerated.
Promising review: "My Labrador loves this mat! I opened it and put it on his dog bed and before I knew it, he was asleep on it. He overheats quickly (we live in south central Texas) and he seems to love it. If all goes well in the next few weeks, I’ll be purchasing another for the convenience of not having to move it all over the house." —June P.
Get it from Amazon for $35.99 (available in four colors).
34. A stick of Body Glide anti-chafing balm you can apply between your thighs for when they rub together under summer clothes, or under your sports bra to avoid all that skin irritation in ~hot spots~ you get from working out in the heat.
I swear by this to the point where if I can't find it in the morning on a summer run, I just won't go out, LOLOLOL. My boobs chafe SO BADLY under my sports bra bands, no matter what kind I'm wearing, but putting on a tiny bit of this before I leave works like a charm. Absolutely no more friction and no more going "OW OW OW" in the shower because my literal boob wounds were stinging. (Psst — if you already *DO* have chafing, I use Bio-Oil to soothe it because everything else stings like heck — you can get it for $8.92 on Amazon!)
Promising review: "I had a terrible summer in Florida this year with the high temps and humidity and started to chafe every time I wore my sport bra (five times a week) so bad. It was painful and my skin was breaking in places all along my sport bra band. Powder and/or vaseline did not help. I found this product, and have not had even one episode of chafing once I started using it. it's easy to apply; i just put it anywhere my sports bra band touches front and back. haven't chafed not one time since i started using it." —Heather
Get it from Amazon for $8.
35. Or a pair of lacy thigh bands that'll stay in place all through the warm weather months to not only protect *existing* chafing between your legs (it always comes outta nowhere, y'all), but also to prevent it from happening again, so you don't have to worry whenever want to flounce around in dresses.
I own a pair of these, and unlike me showing off in aforementioned dresses, these STAY PUT. There are little grippers on them that lock them in place, but are gentle enough that you don't even notice 'em.
Promising review: "I have thick thighs naturally, plus I am a weight lifter, so my thighs touch at the top. Add to that, we live in the Middle East right now and it is not just hot, but also extremely humid! Walking more than a couple of minutes in a skirt/dress, your legs sweat and start chaffing. I tried creams, lotions, little spandex shorts (they kept creeping up, not a help) and finally saw these. THANK GOODNESS!! They fit great, stay put, DO THEIR JOB, and look cute. I have a couple pair now, they wash and wear very well. One caution- do not put them in the dryer. They get stuck to themselves and can become a bit warped in fit once pulled apart. They still work, but the fit is a little off on that pair now. I will be a lifelong user of these I'm sure!" —Ciara Kaplan
Get a pair from Amazon for $18.95+ (available in sizes S–3XL and 17 styles).
Check out BuzzFeed's video review of of these thigh bands + other things to fight thigh chafing for more deets!
36. A nifty ventilated cooling cap with UPF 50 protection you can wear by itself or under a hat or helmet. It cools instantly when you get it wet, settling at 30 degrees below average body temperature in under 30 seconds.
37. A cooling body spray that reviewers not only swear by for beating the heat, but for relief from hot flashes and sunburns when you simply can't escape that 🔥.
Rooted Earth is a Maine-based Etsy shop established in 2013 that specializes in small batch skin care and herbal apothecary goods.
Promising review: "This body spray is perfect to help me get through my wedding, which unfortunately is going to be at the height of an August heatwave. —Jenna
Get it from Rooted Earth on Etsy for $8.99+ (available in three sizes).
38. A set of affordable, highly popular (these have over 156,000 5-star reviews!!) waterproof wireless Bluetooth earbuds so you can queue up all your bops and enjoy them on your outdoor runs or workouts without worrying about drowning them in sweat or rain. (Seriously, y'all — these are so waterproof you can swim in them!)
These come with a wireless charging case that provides up to 14 hours of charge (with the earbuds able to play for 4+ hours with each full charge). The earbuds also come with different sizes so you can find your perfect fit, and have a built-in mic so you can chat on the phone.
Promising review: "I can sit here and bore you with a bunch of verbiage, but I wont. Let me be clear: These earbuds are AMAZING. Seriously. They do EVERYTHING very well and they are just as described! High quality stuff! I wear them while cycling in (right now) 100+ degree humid heat in South Carolina and not only do they stay in place, but they are unaffected by sweat, etc. Amazing sound, amazing clarity. These things should easily cost $200." —Gene Reyna
Get it from Amazon $29.98+ (available in five colors).
39. A handy car visor extender to guard against the glare of the sun and make it easier for you to navigate not just during the ridiculously hot summer days, but also against the glare of high beams at night.
40. A set of popular moisture-wicking exercise socks to keep your feet cool and help prevent blisters on long, sweaty days in the heat.
I've had a set of these since April 2020 and not only have they held up for a year, but they have kept my VERY blister- and chafing-prone feet snug and moisture-wicked since the day I got them. I bought two more packs of them over 2020 and they've essentially phased out any of my other socks, because they're extremely comfortable to boot. As a runner who clocks in 40+ miles a week and often in some "yikes!" summer heat, I cannot recommend these socks enough.
Promising review: "Great running socks! I got these for the tab in the back that fits high enough in my running shoes to eliminate blisters. These definitely handle moisture, even in the Florida heat." —Leslie Cornwall
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $14.95+ (available in four color combos and sizes S-L).
41. A LifeStraw, aka a personal water filter perfect for hiking, camping, or accidentally getting drafted into The Hunger Games. This compact gizmo cleans up to 1,000 gallons of water *without* using any chemicals or batteries, so you can safely stay hydrated in the heat wherever you roam.
Promising review: "I have owned several of these in survival and hurricane supply kits for many years but never put one to use. I went on a distance hike on a day that turned out to be unusually warm. I had a camelback and a spare water bottle off of my mountain bike. Ended up rupturing the bladder of the pack and losing all of the water out of it. I was left with my water bottle and my Lifestraw. Water everywhere, being marshlands of Southern Florida. I could have used the straw directly in any of them, but I just resorted to filling the bottle and drinking it out with the straw. I lived, so I know it works. I probably would not have made it home had I not had it with me. Buy one! Buy several!" —Nefarious Rogue
Get it from Amazon for $17.32.
42. A sleek pair of sports sunglasses designed to stay put on your head without hurting your temples — a perfect way to get sun protection *and* flex a casual "cast me in your action movie" look at the same time.
Promising review: "I love these sunglasses! I use them when I take my daily runs. I live in Florida, and it's sunny here pretty much all year round from quite early in the morning. These glasses offer great sun protection, and they look good to boot. They are very lightweight and fit well. I find them very comfortable to run in." —Kindle Reader
Get it from Amazon for $21.98 (available in 12 styles).
43. A cooling herbal therapy body butter made with aloe vera, shea butter, and raw unrefined coconut oil that reviewers swear by for everything from staying cool in the heat to muscle ache relief to relaxing before bed.
Skin Foodie is an Ohio-based Etsy shop established in 2014 that specializes in sustainably sourced, fair trade, and organic skincare.
Promising review: "Love the creamy, foamy-ish texture (In my opinion). I purchased Herbal Therapy. It has a relaxing peppermint scent. Received compliments on how soft and silky my skin feels. The peppermint feels cool and stays on in the hot humid Miami weather. Thank you for your product." —Lourdes Rodriguez
Get it from Skin Foodie on Etsy for $24.
44. A pair of internet-beloved Adidas ~Cloudfoam~ workout sneakers with a memory foam sock liner and stretchy mesh top to let your footsies breathe even when the heat is trying its best to suffocate them.
These are also slip-on and slip-off for easy access!
Promising review: "Love how light these are. I’m in Florida where the heat is wild. My feet don’t sweat." —I. Rafael
*Another* promising review: "This is literally my favorite shoe. Slips on and off so don’t even have to adjust laces, and is SO comfortable. Never owned 'cloud foam' before but it’s also breathable. I really like a lot. And I am wearing them in 100+ degree weather sometimes too." —Kitto
Get it from Amazon for $40+ (available in women's sizes 5–12 and 20 colors).
45. A cooling Biofreeze gel as an alternative pain management that won't have you relying on heating pads at the peak of summer — this is made with a menthol blend to help instantly soothe both small *and* large muscle areas, targeting everything from sore muscles and joints to backaches to arthritis pain.
Promising review: "I use various pain relieving products in various forms. Biofreeze is one of the best topical ointments I have found. I have had both my knees replaced, my left ankle is more metal than bone. I have both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and have back issues. But, I also do 5K and I am currently training for a half marathon. I also do Spin classes on a regular basis. Biofreeze keeps me going. It smells like menthol when you first put it on. It's a nice smell, if you like menthol. Either way, the smell does go away after awhile. Still, if you don't like the smell of cooling menthol, this is not the product for you. Biofreeze gives you a cooling sensation when you first apply it to your skin that is especially nice in the summer where I live (Phoenix, Arizona). It's colorless, so it's never stained any of my clothes. Biofreeze is not tested on animals which is important to me." —Bunny Shawe
Get it from Amazon for $13.36.
46. A colorful beach coverup for a chic, super lightweight way to dress up any outfit without committing to a sweater or wrap that'll overheat you in the summer sun.
Promising review: "Not just for the pool. Living in the hot and humid south I'm always looking for ways to dress up a tank top and pants or maxi dress. I've used bolero jackets and other shawl type covers and some would still be overbearingly hot. This is lightweight and breezy while not looking like a swim cover up." —Memblues
Get it from Amazon for $23.99 (available in 34 styles).
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