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Summer is very much upon us and if you haven’t noticed, it’s sweltering out there. If you don’t already have a hand-held fan in your travel arsenal, the Amazon Prime Day sale is a great time to get one.

Here are some of the TPG team’s favorite and best-reviewed portable fans available on Amazon and currently on sale.

Best for extra features: Gsulife Handheld Mini Fan – $13.67 (usually $24.99)

Coming in strong with an Amazon rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, this portable fan from Jisulife is a small but powerful device that offers great value for its price.

Ergonomically designed, this device folds small enough to be easily packed into a bag. It’s also rechargeable, offering between 12 and 19 hours of use, depending on which of its two settings you use. It has two great additional features: the fan has a small flashlight and acts as a power bank that can charge your devices on the go.

Still need to be sure? TPG Senior Travel Reporter and Theme Park Expert Tarah Chieffie frequents Delicious Orlando and never travels without it.

“It folds smaller and holds a charge longer than other fans I’ve tried,” she said. “I also like that I can use it to charge my phone when I’m on the go.”

Buy: Jisulife Handheld Mini Fan$13.67 (usually $24.99)

Best for Hotel Rooms: ColdSky Portable Handheld Fan – $9.99 (regularly $12.99)

The ColdSky device is a compact desk fan that packs a punch but won’t clutter your hotel room bedside table. It’s bigger than most hand-held fans (it can still fit in a tote bag), but if you accidentally book yourself into a hotel room with subpar (or no) air conditioning, you’ll want something with a little more oomph.

It has five speeds and a seven-blade design that will make you feel smooth and comfortable in no time. It also has a handy digital display that shows the remaining battery life, so you know when to recharge the device.

Buy: ColdSky Portable Handheld Fan$9.99 (usually $12.99)

Best for serious wind power: Gesulife Handheld Fan – $15.99 (usually $19.99)

This stylish hand held fan can also easily stand on a desk.

The Gesulife handheld fan offers up to 16 hours of battery power and is easily charged via USB. It has lower speed settings than some of the other fans on this list, but its real selling point is its power. At full speed, it can reach 4,400 revolutions per minute; Its wind feels like a strong breeze, making it a great option for cutting through the harshest heat waves. It also comes in a variety of colors – millennial pink, anyone?

Buy: Jesulife Handheld Fan$15.99 (usually $19.99)

Best Hands-Free Fan: Frasara Neck Fan – $23.99 (usually $46.99)

Are you looking for something you don’t have to carry around all day? Are you also worried that a wearable fan looks like a weird steampunk contraption? Enter this neck fan by FrSara.

When in use the device looks like a pair of headphones hanging around your neck. Its bladeless fan design means its wind output is relatively quiet. At less than 25 decibels, it’s quieter than rustling leaves, so it’s a good choice if you want something unobtrusive. It weighs only 6.7 ounces, so you’ll be safe from neck strain.

Battery power should last anywhere from four to 16 hours, depending on which setting you choose. It’s perfect for hikes, theme park trips, or long, sweaty train or bus journeys.

Buy: FrSara neck fan, $23.99 (regularly $46.99)

Best for Camping: Conbola Portable Camping Fan – $26.97 (usually $49.99)

You might imagine that this gigantic fan would be louder than a wind tunnel. However, thanks to its brushless motor and ultrathin blades, the Konbola Portable Camping Fan moves an impressive amount of air without a heavy droning noise.

It’s perfect for camping, picnics, or if you’re in a hotel room where the air conditioning isn’t great. Its rechargeable battery can work continuously for eight to 36 hours depending on your settings. It is also lightweight and equipped with handy hooks; So, you can use it as a freestanding fan or hang it on the roof of your tent or sun umbrella.

Buy: Conbola Portable Camping Fan $26.97 (usually $49.99)

TPG Favorite: VersionTech Mini Handheld Fan – $15.99 (usually $27.99)

Finally, if you’re looking for something cheap but reliable, we recommend VersionTech’s mini fan. It’s a favorite of TPG director of content Summer Hull.

This device can function as a hand-held or small desk fan. It also sticks easily to bags and thin surfaces.

The fan has three adjustable speeds and will run for four hours on the highest setting or 12 hours on the lowest. As of release, it costs $15.99, down from its usual price of $27.99. Get it while you can.

Buy: VersionTech Mini Handheld Fan$15.99 (usually $27.99)

What’s the best credit card to use for your Amazon Prime Day purchases?

Whenever you make an Amazon purchase, we recommend using one of the cards from TPG’s list Best Credit Cards for Amazon Shopping

This Prime Visa Prime Day shopping and Amazon are great for shopping all year round. Upon approval, new cardholders can receive a $200 gift card.

Cardmembers earn 5% back year-round on Amazon purchases (including Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods purchases), 5% back on purchases through the Chase Travel℠ portal and 2% back at restaurants. Although there is no annual fee, you must be a Prime member to hold this card.

Bottom line

Hand-held fans are travel essentials during the hot summer months. If you don’t already own one, you can find some great deals during the Amazon Prime Day sale.

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