I’d write how much I love my portable fan, but I’d need to put it down first, and I refuse. Jokes aside, my little hand fan has become such a lifesaver this summer, keeping me physically and emotionally cool when standing in lines, waiting for the train or generally trying to survive oppressive heat waves. After attending an outdoor summer concert in Philly and learning that everyone in city limits seems to own a hand fan, I took to the web to procure one of my own. Of course, as with many smaller “hacky” items, there are a lot of options on the web and it was a bit daunting to choose one.I went for an option that was under $10, had a cage around the blades and was about the size of an iPhone. I’ve had mine for over a month now and can say it stays in my bag and gets quite a bit of use. It also recently came in handy in distracting a fussy toddler waiting for lunch, and as the blades are in the cage, it felt safe for him to play with. Upon sharing my excitement for my hand fan with my coworkers, I learned that my colleagues at HuffPost also love a portable fan. Some clip on a table or stroller, some can fold and sit on your desk, some go around your neck and some are similar to mine. If you’ve been looking for an affordable way to bring on the breeze, we hope you’re a fan of our suggestions, as well as some editors’ picks based on promising reviews.AmazonThe Jisulife folding fan with a power bank and flashlight"I bought [this fan] for a slew of outdoor concerts I knew I was going to last year — including one in sweltering hot Georgia and another in nearly equally hot North Carolina," says Marquaysa Battle, HuffPost managing editor of shopping and sales strategy. "This thing held a battery as if I'd had it plugged into a wall!"Battle notes this fan is lightweight, foldable and compact, making it great for tiny bags needed for concerts and events or traveling. "The air it put out was cool and refreshing even though it was just spinning the air outdoors. I've since bought another for my mom and two more as gifts for friends," she said. This fan has an adorable bear face and ears and comes in eight colors. It can run up to 19 hours plus it can be used as a flashlight and phone charger for extra convenience.AmazonThe HuffPost-beloved Jisulife neck fanThe Jisulife neck fan has been a longtime reader favorite here at HuffPost and continues to be a top-selling item. A true journalist, HuffPost editorial director Kristen Aiken bought one for herself and her research shows — it's really good. "I bought this years ago and it's still going strong!" she said. "It gets me through hot days at the beach and long baseball games in the sun, and the charge lasts all day!”This rechargeable fan is built with 78 ventilation holes and has a battery life of four to 16 hours depending on which wind setting you’re using. It comes with a USB-C charging cable and is bladeless and wireless, so you don't have to worry about your hair or beard getting caught.AmazonA folding fan with a six-blade design"This is literally my favorite fan of all time, I literally own seven," Kelly De Leon, HuffPost director of product, said. "It's so powerful for a handheld fan but isn't annoyingly loud, the charge lasts like six hours on full speed, and it folds up for convenient transportation." Calling it a "game changer," she says she'll run it over her entire body and face when walking around Disney. "I own multiple colors and multiple of the same color so that I can keep one anywhere I travel." This folding option comes in five colors and lasts for several hours between charges. AmazonA super-affordable portable turbo fanThis minimal battery-powered fan is equipped with a 3-watt high-speed brushless motor and is compact and lightweight at only weighs .36 pounds. With an adjustable three-speed airflow, the battery provides between 3 to 16 hours of cooling time depending on the speed you choose. "Much smaller than I expected but don’t let its size fool you," an Amazon reviewer wrote. "It has 4 speeds from a gentle breeze to a full-on fan in your face. Love the rechargeable battery and it [lasts] quite a long time between charges. Will come in handy at work where we’re not allowed to have fans as it small and silent at 1-2. Noticeable at 3 and more so at speed 4. Easily conceals in pocket or bag."AmazonA compact fan that's also a power bankIf you run hot and your phone is always dying, let us put you on to this genius option recommended by BuzzFeed senior IT project manager Jusanha Abobo. "I recommend this one!" she said. "It’s portable, compact, and also functions as a power bank." This hybrid option has a handy wrist strap and can run for 10 to 17 hours. It comes in a bunch of fun colors and can fold and stand for stationary cooling.AmazonA rechargeable “eyelash” fanThis adorable handheld fan is simple, affordable, and gets the job done. It’s available in eight different colors, from pastel purple and pink to black, and it uses a new copper-made powerful motor for high speed and strong wind. This fan is tiny but mighty, and it has thousands of five-star reviews on Amazon."Love how powerful this travel-friendly fan is," one reviewer wrote. "I usually use it on football game days and when I need my face to dry. Can be versatile and is easy to care for and use. Comes with a strap to wrap on your hand. Long-lasting battery power and love the colors."AmazonAn ultra-compact handheld fan with a digital displayThis portable mini fan is on the pricier side, but it has a combination of a three-phase brushless motor and a powerful battery that improves wind speed and endurance. It promises to quickly cool you down in hot weather and can be fully charged with USB in just two to three hours. "The build quality on this is great," an Amazon reviewer wrote. "It’s sturdy and has a good weight to it. I work to manage the inventory and merchandising at a big box retail store that is poorly air-conditioned and this is a literal life saver... it’s small and compact enough to slip into my utility belt without adding bulk, and there’s an on/off switch to avoid accidentally turning the fan on which I appreciate."AmazonOr this portable neck fan with three wind speedsAnother neck option, this portable neck fan is soft to the touch and also recommended by De Leon. "This one is really lightweight, it's super quiet, has multiple strength settings and the battery lasts a long time," she said. "And most importantly, it has a lot of spots that the air actually comes out of, so you get airflow all around your neck, which is super effective in helping cool down!" This stretchable neck fan gives you a ton of cool air circulating. It comes in seven colors and lasts five to 17 hours between charges.AmazonA bendable fan you can attach all overEmily Ruane, HuffPost managing editor of commerce, has this versatile fan that you can hold via the handle or use the bendy trip-op to attach to a stroller, car seat, crib or table. A charge lasts three to nine hours on this version, or you can get the slightly more expensive version that has a runtime of up to 19 hours. The bendable legs are covered in soft foam. This comes in four colors.AmazonA portable neck or hand fan with a built-in kickstandThis portable option doubles as a handheld fan and a neck fan. It has up to 12 hours of cooling time on a single charge and three different speed settings that can be changed with a push of a button. The removable lanyard can be used to hang around your neck, but if that's not your thing, it comes with a built-in stand, too. "I ordered this for our Disney trip," a reviewer wrote. "It works like a charm, fairly lightweight, just an all-around amazing purchase for the price. I love that it shows the battery life, has a strap for you to wear it, a clip to latch it onto something, and even a little kickstand! Highly recommend."AmazonOr another folding fan, this time with a power bankHuffPost senior culture editor Erin Evans owns and recommends this folding fan that doubles as a power bank. Unlike Battle’s recommendation above, this one is also caged, making it possibly a safer pick for anyone with kids who might try to grab it. A single charge lasts up to 10 hours and the six blades work for quiet cooling. This version comes in four colors.Trending In ShoppingMore In Shopping