Personal Fans For Travel - 10 Gadgets Saving Coolness on a Hot Day

Drinking cold water on a deadly hot day sounds like the greatest luxury on earth, doesn't it? Just imagine the sun oozing under the tree through the crown to dry-burn the ground and your skin. The air is mute and torrid without the slightest breeze, so this is when the sweaty bottle of an ice-cold drink is life-saving. However, this refreshing coolness is short-term and teasing. To make you stay cool during summer for long, you should combine it with a simple yet most wanted heat-killing accessory.

 

The point at issue is a personal fan that helps you stay cool for as long as you wish. Its rotating blades create the current of air for cooling. The fan is likely to be found in most hot weather life hacks. While everything is clear with the device, let's focus more on 'personal' adjective to reveal what makes this type of fan different.

 

A personal fan implies it is compact enough to be used by a person instead of being mounted for the whole room ventilation. The market of personal fans is quite rich so to save your time and energy on choosing the right device we made a thorough analysis to classify the devices for easier navigation. Thus, personal fans can be of the following types:

• Clip fans – as the name suggests, these personal fans have a clip. They are normally very small to be able to stay in certain positions they are attached. They are the most versatile in a sense of power: among them are battery powered fans, solar powered fans, USB rechargeable fans and those working from electricity.
• Handheld fans – they are not small but tiny! However, they still produce a decent cooling breeze. They are a perfect choice for traveling and emergency cooling because you can always have one in a purse.
• Table / Desk fans – they are larger and recommended for personal cooling at your workplace. They can also be used as a bedside fan to keep you cool while sleeping.

As you see, the choice is not an easy one but depending on your needs, you can be sure there is a personal fan to help you stay cool all day long.

 

Clip fans

1. Clip Grip Rechargeable Personal Fan

• Price: $9.99 BUY NOW
• Pros: quiet, portable, lightweight, compact, clip opens 1.6in (4cm) wide, turns up to 360°, lifetime guaranty, high quality ABS, can be clipped anywhere, inexpensive, stays strongly on the place where it is clipped, convenient USB port, sturdy clip, well made, durable, carrying case included.
• Cons: clip-base connection is a weak point.

 

Characteristics:

• size: 8.4 x 6.3 x 4.1in (21.3 x 16 x 10.5cm)
• weight: 12.8oz (90g)
• batteries: 2200mAh
• speed modes: 2
• charging time: 2 hours
• working time: 4 hours non-stop
• charging cable: 1 (1.5ft / 45cm).

 

Most common usage problems:

• circular friction pads can fell off quickly if a fan is being clipped carelessly
• you will need to charge a fan every day
• the battery is unique, hard to replace if needed.

 

2. Y Fan Clip-on Cooler with LED Lights

• Price: $23.99 BUY NOW
• Pros: multifunctional, can be used as a power bank, several speed modes, rechargeable, color choice, a long stand, solid clip, powerful, grips tightly, compact, flexible, quiet.
• Cons: short battery life.

 

Characteristics: 

• size: 5.1 x 4 x 1.4in (13 x 10 x 3.5cm)
• weight: 38.5oz (270g)
• batteries: 2200mAh
• speed modes: 3
• charging time: 2 hours
• working time: 3-6 hours
• color options: black, blue, white
• power supply: USB and battery
• charging cable: 1.

 

Most common usage problems:

• the instructions are not very clear
• do not apply pressure to the fan when trying to connect it to a gooseneck in order not to break tabs
• the light is on one side while the fan is on the other, so you can't use both at a time.

 

3. Kisstaker Mini Solar Powered Clip Hat Fan

• Price: $8.96 BUY NOW
• Pros: small, can be clipped to a cap brim, great for outdoor activities in a hot day, never out of electricity on a sunny day, portable, energy-saving, attractive, provides solid grip, lightweight, has a rotating head.
• Cons: works in the direct sun only!

 

Characteristics: 

• size: 7.5 x 4.2 x 3.1in (19 x 10.7 x 8cm)
• weight: 12.5oz (90g)
• power supply: solar panel 2V/50Ma
• max. speed: 2800RPM
• color: black.

 

Most common usage problems:

• some customers could not find switch to turn it on but as soon as it's outside, it starts
• keep in mind that it only works in the DIRECT sun.

 

4. Lasko Clip Stik Desk Fan

• Price: $20.13 BUY NOW
• Pros: versatile, streamline design, great for tight spaces, 2 speeds option, removable clip, direct air flow with the help of a swivel-action base, lightweight, compact, slim, stands by its own without a clip, quiet, provides a small footprint, great amount of air, draws very little power.
• Cons: should be put in certain positions, weak clip arm.

 

Characteristics: 

• size: 4.1 x 3.2 x 10.8in (10.5 x 8 x 27.5cm)
• weight: 2.5lbs (900g)
• power supply: electrical power
• speed modes: 2
• color: white

 

Most common usage problems:

• over time it may get noisy due to the dust inside the fan
• clamp knuckle does not support the weight in certain positions
• does not replace a circle clip fan

 

Handheld Fans

5. Mini Handheld Fan

• Price: $12.99 BUY NOW
• Pros: an Amazon' Choice product, one of the most highly rated personal fans, small and compact, lightweight, V-shaped buckle hanging umbrella design, 3 adjustable speed level, rechargeable, can work from batteries, multipurpose design, has a clip, convenient on/off switch.
• Cons: instructions are not very clear, 18650 battery is smaller than usual (no way to replace it).

 

Characteristics: 

• size: 3.94 x 7.9 x 1.2in (10 x 20 x 3cm)
• weight: 38.5oz (270g)
• batteries: 2000mAh
• speed modes: 3
• charging time: about 4 hours
• color options: black, blue, pink
• charging cable: 1
• metal clip: 1

 

 Most common usage problems:

• does not come with a strap or lanyard
• take off the plastic part in the battery compartment before using
• on/off switch turns easily while in a backpack or purse
• battery life is not very long

 

6. Greenic Handheld Fan

• Price: $12.98 BUY NOW
• Pros: quick charge, extremely lightweight, small, portable, looks cute, 2 speed modes, USB rechargeable, adjustable as a table fan, foldable, silicone blades, comes with a mini USB cable, quiet, handy, sleek.
• Cons:  a bit rattling.

 

Characteristics: 

• size:  1.2 x 4 x 1.7in (3 x 10 x 4.3cm)
• weight: 2.65oz (75g)
• speed modes: 2
• charging time: 1.5 hours
• working time: 3 hours at the highest speed
• color options: green, orange
• charging USB cable: 1

 

 Most common usage problems:

• it has a bit of a rattle when a fan is functioning (not loud)
• set the blade securely lest to hunt for it when it flies off.

 

Desk Fans

7. Opolar Mini USB Desk Fan (12 in)

• Price: $12.99 BUY NOW
• Pros: a popular product, has a number of positive reviews, small and compact, provides great direct cooling, easy to adjust the angle, high compatibility, quiet, simple but functional construction.
• Cons: one speed only.

 

Characteristics: 

• size: 6.3 x 6.3 x 3.3in (16 x 16 x 8.4cm)
• weight: 0.7lbs (317g)
• speed modes: 1
• color options: black, blue, pink
• charging cable: 3.9 ft (118cm)

 

 Most common usage problems:

• it vibrates quite a bit when operating

 

8. Holmes Remote Control Power Fan

• Price: $38.02 BUY NOW
• Pros: Amazon's bestseller, one of the most rated personal fans, convenient remote control, 3 speed settings, rotating grill, large carry handle, cord storage, automatic shut-off timer, quiet, sturdy, firm.
• Cons: takes much space on a table, difficult to clean.

 

Characteristics: 

• size: diameter 12in (30.5cm)
• weight: 5.51 lbs (2.5kg)
• speed modes: 3
• material: plastic/metal
• color options: black
• electrical cable: 1
• remote control: 1

 

Most common usage problems:

• over time (a couple of years) the motor will wear out and the fan will start making screeching sounds
• works well only on a hard surface, otherwise it tends to tip backwards.

 

9. Honeywell Air Circulator Table Fan

• Price: $44.35 BUY NOW
• Pros: attractive aerodynamic design, two mounting options (set on a table or mounted to the wall), very quiet, sturdy, well built, small but powerful, energy-efficient, great for sleeping, long power cord.
• Cons: inconvenient speed adjustment knob, hinges are weak.

 

Characteristics: 

• size: diameter 11in (28 cm)
• weight: 2.6lbs (1.2kg)
• speed modes: 3
• color options: black, white
• electrical cable: 1

 

Most common usage problems:

• a limited number angle adjustment settings
• the speed knob is too resistant
• it does not produce enough air circulation in the room but works great as a personal fan.

 

10. BicycleStore 3 in 1 Multi-function Fan

• Price: $20.98 BUY NOW
• Pros: multipurpose, portable, great for camping, equipped with a carry handle, firmly stands by its own, double charging options (solar power & power cord), 3 in 1 device: a fan, torch and LED lamp, adjustable angle lamp option, portable, adjustable fan speed.
• Cons: the fan is quite weak.

 

Characteristics: 

• size: 8.5 x 5.9 x 1.2in (21.5 x 15 x 3cm)
• weight: 1lb (500g)
• power supply: powered by solar panel or adaptor plug
• solar panel: 5.5 x 5.7in (14 x 4.5cm)
• voltage: AC110V-240V
• charging time: 3 hours by solar panel
• Working time: 4-8 hours
• color options: gold
• function: fan, table lamp, spotlight torch

 

Most common usage problems:

• charging cord does not fit tightly into the charging port
• mind the dimensions of the product, some customers expected a larger device.

 

Hopefully, this list of personal fans is convenient to use with all pros and cons of a certain model. So once you decide to purchase a fan on Amazon, you don't need to waste hours on digging the pitfalls of a specific type. It looks like you don't need to struggle summer heat barehanded anymore, instead, you will have a handy device to do it for you. Just take a glass of cold beverage, switch on your personal fan and savor the blissful coolness.