Whether sightseeing the world or struggling through your home city’s heatwave, these portable fans will keep you cool on-the-go.
Sometimes it just isn’t possible – or desirable – to hide away in the air con (or in front of a fan) when the weather really heats up; no more so then when you want to get out to explore the place you are travelling or to soak up the sun on the beach.
The tech world has found a solution. Including trending neck fans and devices to set up next to your lounger in the shade, these are the best portable and wearable fans to keep you feeling fresh. (They’re great for hormonal flushes and festivals too!).
The best travel-friendly portable and wearable fans
Light, comfortable, and surprisingly powerful, this sleek bladeless neck fan delivers 360-degree airflow, meaning you can feel its cooling prowess almost instantly, and the battery life is impressive too: lasting up to 14 hours for a full day of sightseeing. It's foldable too, making it easy to travel with.
Perfect for popping on your desk, the bedside in your hotel room or by your lounger on the beach, this desktop fan can be angled to reach wherever is warmest on your face or neck with three wind speeds to keep you nice and cool. We also love the chic and compact design that blends in, rather than making a statement.
This neck fan gets over 100 purchases a day whenever it gets hot according to the brand, and it is easy to see why! Super affordable at just £15, it's also lightweight and small (so it doesn’t take up room or standout when worn). There's really no reason not to throw this John Lewis neck fan into your carry-on.
This foldable fan is easy to slip into even a small handbag, but packs a punch, with four wind speeds. The handheld design also allows you to direct the cool air really close to your face and the back of your neck when the weather is particularly humid, and you can pass it among your friends and family with ease (as long as they promise to give it back!).
Our top pick for children – and highly rated among tech reviewers too – the Gulaki neck fan has easy-to-use controls, three powerful fan speeds, isn't overly loud for sensitive ears, and even includes playful LED lights on the side just for fun, which we think your little ones will love. Best of all, it's pretty durable so will survive drops from little hands too.
If you don't like the idea of wearing something around your neck but still want to be able to move around freely, this compact fan can be clipped onto your clothing with ease. With four powerful wind speeds to choose from and wide air vents for a speedy cool down, the device also charges quickly so you won't get caught out.
One of the most powerful and versatile fans on the list due to five helical fan blades that are designed to mirror aircraft engines (without blowing you away, we promise), it has an impressive five adjustable wind speeds, and can be folded to allow it to be used as a handheld, neck fan and a desktop device. There's even a slot for aromatherapy tablets that mean you can add essential oils to your mist for a mood or relaxation boost.
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