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1. A 180-degree rotating battery-powered fan ready to blow you away with its three-speed power and convenient carrying handle, which you can set up at your desk making WFH ~no sweat~.
Requires four D-cell batteries (not included) and can run for up to 214 hours.
Promising review: "This little thing works great for a battery fan, and the batteries last good. I use it in the car to keep my dog cool when traveling, since the air conditioner doesn't do so well in the back seat. I adjust it where he can either let it blow on him, or not, as he chooses. It has different speeds which is perfect, depending on how much cooling is needed." —little Ruger
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (clip the coupon on the product page to save $7; available in two colors).
2. A foldable battery-powered fan you can ~chill with~ no matter where you travel to since it features a cordless design to easily fold down and take with you to the park.
Choose between two speeds and requires two D-batteries (not included).
Promising review: "I love this fan! It’s my second one. I have one for home and one for work! It helps me when I’m having a hot flash." —Susan L. Graham
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in four colors).
3. A mini battery-powered camping fan that comes with a portable remote and detachable fan blades to go from lounging on the couch inside to relaxing on your back without breaking a sweat.
One full charge can last up to 25 hours and you can choose between four wind speeds.
Promising review: "This is the best camp fan I have bought yet. I love that it comes with remote control. You can set it for 2 hours 4 hours . It's easy to use and is very quiet with great wind. A couple of different speeds. Also a five star fan. It was so great! I bought another one for my rooftop tent." —Rick S Kemsley
Get it from Amazon for $40.99+ (clip the coupon to save $4; available in two colors).
4. A cordless battery powered fan designed with steel blades to produce *such* a powerful breeze you won't be able to help but fan-girl/boy over it.
No need to prop this little thang against a wall, it comes designed with its own stand and no-slip rubber feet to keep it in place.
Promising review: "This is absolutely the most convenient fan I have ever owned! It is lightweight and I can easily carry it from room to room in my house, garage, or backyard — or I can take it with me on a trip anywhere! After a battery charge, it's good for 48 hours of use. My wife is a flower gardener and she loves to take it outside with her every time she works in her garden — she'd be lost without it. While she works on her plants, the fan will keep flies and mosquitoes away so she can concentrate on her work. I'm so happy we purchased this item and I highly recommend it." —Stephen Blythe
Get it from Amazon for $69.99.
5. A four-speed battery-powered fan especially great for anyone looking to give ~van-life~ a try as it comes designed with a clamp you can attach to the trunk of you car, making those AC-less nights a total breeze.
The rechargeable design can fully charge in up to six hours, leaving you with up to 24 hours of nonstop windflow.
Promising review: "Loved this fan! Brought to Disney and used for my children in 95 degree weather! It was so hot, but the fan did its job and kept the kids cool 😍 It was easy to move around in all directions. The clip was strong and sturdy enough to support weight of fan, and the fan was strong and stayed fully charged even with using it all day at park." —Courtney
Get it from Amazon for $35.99 (available in three colors).
6. A quiet rechargeable fan your TV won't have to compete over who can be the loudest since it was designed with practically silent blades and three speeds to choose from as you cool down in front of it.
Features a rechargeable battery and tilting design that can move 180 degrees.
Promising review: "This little fan is the best thing I’ve ever purchased on Amazon, and I bought it just in time. It was 104 degrees today and the next two days are supposed to be 110 and 112 degrees. I have central air, but I don’t like to run it all night long, so I put this little fan on my bedside table aimed at my head and I stayed very comfortable all night long. It ran on low (which is all I need) non-stop nearly 10 hours last night, and I charged it today so I’m all set for tonight. Oh, did I mention how quiet it is? On low it has just a faint hum, so it isn’t bothersome at all. I’m definitely ordering another one for myself and a couple more for friends, and I would seriously recommend this small personal fan to anyone." —Judy
Get it from Amazon for $12.78+ (available in seven colors).
7. A battery-powered floor fan with a total ~breezy~ setup that only requires up to three hours of charging for up to 20 hours a breeze you won't have to sweat over.
Can be used indoors or outdoors and uses a brushless DC motor that won't produce a loud noise.
Promising review: "Is it possible to love a fan? Yes, and I am here to testify. This little guy has it all: it's rechargeable, quick to recharge, and a charge lasts a long time. Quiet? Oh yes. In fact, I have left the fan running overnight because I forgot it was on! Although it's small, it puts out the breeze, and while it may run more slowly as the charge dies, it doesn't decrease the air output. It is made of metal, so it's heavy (solid would be a better word), but not enough to make you grunt when you pick it up. It's small so you can put it almost anywhere. Most of the time I have it on the floor, tilted slightly (it tilts up and down but not side to side), and I can feel the breeze everywhere. There is a charge-lever indicator, so you can tell from little lights how much has been charged. It comes with a cord — and surprise, there's also an attached cover to hide the charging port when not in use. Best of all, it arrived completely assembled. I just plugged it in and turned it on. It also runs while charging." —Donna Hawley
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (clip the coupon on the product page to save $10; available in three sizes).
8. A compact battery-powered fan you can literally hold in your hand it's THAT small, but don't let these looks deceive you, it can still pack a powerful punch with three wind speeds you can choose from.
On a full charge this can work up to 24 hours and has the ability to tilt 180 degrees for personalization.
Promising review: "I love this little fan! It’s small but mighty. I take it with me all over the house whenever I’m going to be in a room for any length of time. I’ve turned my AC up and have found that by having this fan at my side, that I don’t have to go colder on my AC. If I’m vacuuming, doing windows, mopping floors, etc., then I’ll turn the temperature down, but if I’m static (doing dishes, hair and makeup, watching TV, etc.), then this fan keeps me comfortable. I also take it out to lunch or dinner with me so that when I have hot flashes I don’t have to fan myself like mad or ask to get in the restaurant’s walk-in fridge!" —AIR DANCER
Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in eight colors and two sizes).
9. A battery-powered fan with a timer so you can go about your day feeling refreshed *without* needing a reminder to turn this lil' gadget off.
This fan comes with a handle to carry with you from room to room, so the cool vibes never have to end.
Promising review: "I have had nearly 10 friends buy these fans (one bought three of them and one bought two! ). They are very quiet even at the highest speed! I left mine turned on in the car by accident and it stayed there for two and a half days, and was STILL running when I took it out! The battery has also charged my iPhone twice and my iPad once. This is the best fan that I have had, and I have gone through a LOT of them. I take this with me everywhere I go: restaurants, the VFW, friends' homes it is ALWAYS in the car and ready to go. I only have to charge it every other month or so (most times every three months!). You will DEFINITELY LOVE this fan." —Rob Daddy
Get it from Amazon for $44.99.
10. A tall battery-powered fan you'll want to give a ~standing ovation~ over, especially since it comes with three height positions you can personalize to fit your needs and a remote control so you won't have to get up off the couch to turn it on.
It features anti-slip silicone pads and 180-degree tilting capabilities.
Promising review: "I got this to use during work and sometimes the places we go are very hot, and I have to admit, I wasn’t expecting this fan to be as amazing as it is. It blows pretty well and you can feel the difference, I highly recommend this. We love it so much that my aunt had to buy herself one." —Victor Reitzel
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in two styles).
11. A battery-powered stroller fan to keep your kiddo from overheating when those summer heatwaves hit. No need to worry about it falling over either since it's equipped with flexible legs you can wrap around their car seat, crib, or stroller.
It's handheld, rotatable, and has three speeds to choose from.
Promising review: "Love this fan! It works great! It’s been awesome for our walks and I love that the legs are so flexible yet sturdy. They hold on well to the stroller and also prop up as a tripod." —Danielle Giaquinto
Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in three colors).
12. A heavy duty battery-powered fan you can keep on the floor of the garage or hang from the wall to keep you comfortable as you reorganize your yard working supplies *again*.
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Promising review: "I use this fan often. I've taken it on vacation to keep cool on summer nights. I've also used it on my nightstand to provide a small amount of white noise. This fan has a long battery life, strong output, and is much lighter than a comparable product that requires C cell batteries. A work light is designed into the face of the fan, which has proven to be convenient. The fan can be hung by the integrated hook on the bottom or it can sit on a desk. I own several portable fans, but this one has become my new favorite." —C. Wood
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in three colors).
You taking in that soft cool breeze...
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