Beat the heatwave: here's the portable fans we recommend for staying cool this summer

Collage of portable fans — (Image credit: Amazon edited with Gemini)

I hate the summer. As someone who sweats the minute the sun makes contact with my skin, I can't wait till the first day of fall. But, alas, summer is right around the corner and the first mini heatwave of the season is expected to roast the East Coast on Tuesday.

In anticipation of the 90-degree weather, I've picked out the best portable cooling fans to keep you cool no matter where you are. From Shark's popular ChillPill to the JISULIFE Portable Neck Fan — which my colleague Cynthia Lawrence swears by — here's all the gear you'll need to stay cool this summer.

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As deals editor-in-chief at Tom’s Guide, Louis is constantly looking for ways to avoid paying full price for the latest gadgets, appliances, and apparel. With over 10 years of deals-hunting experience, Louis price checks against multiple retailers and searches high and low for the best deals to bring readers. He's also always on the look out for the best coupon codes to use when shopping. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Louis is also an avid swimmer and marathoner. His work has appeared on Gizmodo, CNET, and Time Out New York.