Beat the heatwave with my favorite personal cooling fans and pads from $9

Closeup of the DiveBlues Fanzy personal fan shown on bench
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Summer is well underway and temperatures are boiling over 100-degrees Fahrenheit here in New York. As someone who sweats the minute the sun rises, this is about as miserable as it gets for me.

Fortunately, there's a lot of cool tech out there designed to help people like me cope with this hellish heatwave. From cooling pads you can take to the park to personal fans you can clip onto your waist, I've rounded up some of the best gadgets recommended by my colleagues here at Tom's Guide. Looking for more deals? Make sure to check out our complete guide to the best 4th of July sales.

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Frogg Toggs Chilly, Pad, Instant Cooling Towel
Frogg Toggs Chilly, Pad, Instant Cooling Towel: was $16 now $9 at Amazon

Constructed from Frogg Togg's hyper-evaporative material that retains water, this reusable towel provides cooling relief and sun protection. Wetting the towel in water allows it to activate quickly and cool up to 30 degrees.

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DiveBlues Fanzy
DiveBlues Fanzy: was $17 now $13 at Amazon

Stay cool this summer with the DiveBlues Fanzy, a compact portable fan with a foldable design that allows it to act as a handheld fan when you're on the go, a neck fan for hands-free operation, and even as a handy desk fan that can hold itself upright. It's also super quiet and features a battery that can last up to 12 hours.

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TFQXA1Z Silent Clip on Bladeless Fan
TFQXA1Z Silent Clip on Bladeless Fan: was $16 now $13 at Amazon

Here's a fan you can clip onto your waist or neckline. It's ultra quiet (below 25dB) thanks to its bladeless design, which makes it perfect for the office or any locations where you want to remain discreet. There's a coupon that takes a couple of dollars off the price, which is always nice.

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Allset Healthstore Reusable Cooling Gel Packs
Allset Healthstore Reusable Cooling Gel Packs: was $24 now $17 at Amazon

If you want to get cool quickly, this is the ultimate savior. Placing these cooling gel packs on your pulse points can be incredibly effective for lowering your body temperature. Combining this with a fan or cooling blanket can help you get a better night's sleep when it's hot out.

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HandFan Misting Fan
HandFan Misting Fan: was $23 now $17 at Amazon

This portable fan has three power settings, a low breeze, medium and high. On top of this, you can turn the misting setting on at any point to take advantage of the small water tank attached to it. With a handle that folds to create a stand, this fan is perfect for a bedside table, on-the-go travel or just throughout your home. It’s rechargeable and comes with a USB-C cable. Despite its small size, it boasts an impressive battery life of up to 10 hours.

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JISULIFE  Portable Neck Fan 5-Speed
JISULIFE Portable Neck Fan 5-Speed: was $33 now $27 at Amazon

This rechargeable neck fan designed to blow cool air, comes with five powerful speeds. Simply press the power button repeatedly to adjust to your needs. Designed to keep you cool, it’s ultra-lights and made of anti-greasy ABS and silicone. It’s also quiet enough to hear background noise, and its charge lasts up to 16 hours.

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JisuLife Neck Fan 100-Speed
JisuLife Neck Fan 100-Speed: was $44 now $40 at Amazon

Beat the heat this summer with the JisuLife Neck Fan. It can be worn like a traditional neck fan or attached to your waist to blast cool air up your shirt thereby preventing you from sweating from the inside out.

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Dyson HushJet Mini Cool
Dyson HushJet Mini Cool: $99 at Amazon

The Dyson HushJet Mini Cool fan delivers fast, focused airflow of up to 25 m/s for $99. It's not on sale at Amazon, but keep in mind that it's currently sold out at Dyson.

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Shark ChillPill
Shark ChillPill: was $149 now $129 at Amazon

The ChillPill comes with three attachments, including a fan cap, misting pod and InstaChill cooling plate. If you're hoping to keep cool this summer, this could be the fan you've been looking for.

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Louis Ramirez

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.

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