The best hand-held fans

While most Brits are rejoicing at the arrival of sunny weather, the intense heat and humidity can make some feel irritable, sleepy and snappish.

Keeping cool when it's hot out needn’t involve an ice bucket. These low-tech gadgets will help you beat the heat and can be carried just about anywhere.

1. Marks and Spencer Hand Held Fan

With its adjustable head and stand, this colourful three-blade fan is great for keeping on your office desk and for on the go. It can be stood upright and offers a speedy blast of air – perfect for when you’re having hot flushes. Also available in two other colours.

£6, Marks and Spencer, Buy it now

2. Boots Three Way Travel Fan

This soft-bladed fan comes in a convenient shape for carrying on public transport and provides a gentle stream of cool air. It comes complete with a neck cord for hands-free carrying – so you can stay prepared for stuffy trains or buses.

£6, Boots, Buy it now

3. Tee-Zed Products Water Spray Fan

For an ultimate cool-down when you’re out and about, try this handy spray fan with extra-safe blades and a trigger release. Not only does it provide the right amount of air for keeping cool in scorching weather, but also provides a light mist of water.

£13.99, Argos, Buy it now

4. HotJack Mini Super Hand-held Cooling Fan

This bladeless fan is the closest thing to a mini air conditioner and will certainly come in handy on camping trips. With evaporative cooling technology, it humidifies ear to make breathing easier and help reduce allergies. The gadget runs on either USB power or batteries.

£9.80, Amazon, Buy it now

5. Summer Pocket Personal Mini Cooling Fan

Here’s a quirky design that will impress adventurous little nippers. Powered by triple-A batteries, the colourful fan is just the right size for fitting into pockets and comes with a plastic necklace strap. Its extra-soft fan blades mean that it’s safe as well as cute.

£3.38, Amazon, Buy it now

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