Portable fans are this summer's must-have gadget, and here are 10 fans you can still buy

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'Tis the season. No, not that season. I meant, 'tis the season for being absolutely sweltering, not getting any sleep, and being thoroughly unproductive. I live in the south west of England, and today it's going to hit 38 degrees. So, unsurprisingly, handheld fans are well and truly in.

As such, I've rounded up a few of my favourites here, in the likely scenario that you're searching for a new one. Happily, Amazon's Prime Day deals are helping out a little, with discounts on many fans at Amazon, although there are some deals at other retailers, like B&Q/DIY.

If you need a new fan, keep reading!

9 portable fan deals to keep you cool this summer

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Peter Wolinski
Senior Editor, Reviews & Cameras

Peter is a Senior Editor at Tom's Guide, heading up the site's Reviews team and Cameras section. As a writer, he covers topics including tech, photography, gaming, hardware, motoring and food & drink. Outside of work, he's an avid photographer, specialising in architectural and portrait photography. When he's not snapping away on his beloved Fujifilm camera, he can usually be found telling everyone about his greyhounds, riding his motorcycle, squeezing as many FPS as possible out of PC games, and perfecting his espresso shots.

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