Everyone loves a nice day at the park, a good backyard barbecue, or a fun-filled day at a theme park. Sometimes, however, the heat is just too much, and scorching temperatures and the relentless sun can sour an otherwise enjoyable afternoon.

Luckily, there are a number of portable fans available to help you beat the heat and stay cool while out and about on the hottest of days. Here are our top picks for the best portable fan.

Have the Coolest Baby on the Block

Every parent knows the importance of keeping a baby cool on the hottest of days, and this stroller fan conveniently mounts to provide cool relief to your child while you take them to and from appointments or on leisurely strolls.

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On the Go Air Flow

This handheld mini fan provides great airflow for something so low-profile. Plus, it comes in 5 colors so you can match it to your outfit and look cool while you keep cool.

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Sturdy Stand for Mounting

This handheld personal fan has a flexible tripod base that allows it to free stand, clamp to objects, or become a nifty phone holder so you can be cooled and watch videos simultaneously.

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 Quiet but Powerful Portable Fan

Whether handheld, stroller mounted, or taken to the beach or campsite, this fan provides a great cooling effect while maintaining a very quiet operation. It is an all-around great product that works in various settings.

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Keep Cool in the Office

Most office workers know that they keep things too toasty or freezing with no in-between. Keep this 5-Inch Portable Desktop fan in reach, and never worry about them roasting you from 9 to 5 again.

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Folding Fan for Anywhere

This mini portable fan offers impressive cooling for something so compact, and it folds away with ease when not in use, so it may comfortably fit in your pocket or handbag. Plus, it comes in 5 different colors!

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Short answer: anywhere you’re hot. If it’s a sweltering day and you’re out on errands, you may only spend minimal time going to and from the car into stores, and therefore the extra accessory might not be necessary. On the other hand, if you are walking in the heat, sitting outside in the park, at the beach, at an amusement park, or anywhere you are too hot and expect to be for an extended duration, it’s better to have a fan than nothing.

Yes. Babies will grab at anything and everything you put in front of them, so you’ll want to purchase something powerful enough to provide cooling from a distance that you can mount safely out of their reach.

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