This Portable, Foldable Fan Might Be the Only One You’ll Ever Need (It’s Only $40!)

Summer will be here soon, and with it comes the (almost) unbearable heat. I say “almost” because as long as you have the right equipment to deal with heat waves and humidity, you’ll be fine. But if you don’t have some kind of cooling device to keep you from overheating when temperatures rise, now is the time to start shopping around. The last thing you want is to wake up one muggy morning in need of some instant cool air circulation and not be able to get it.

Fans come in all heights, sizes, and price points, and while our editors have some fantastic recommendations on fancy fans that are worth the investment, we found a versatile, budget-friendly model that we’re, uh, big fans of at the moment. It keeps you cool and has some additional features that make it much more useful than the cheap clip-on fan I had during college. But, at the end of the day, you just want a fan that works wherever you need it to — and this one has you covered.

This telescopic fan can go from being as tall as 1 foot to almost 3.3 feet, so you can use it as a personal cooling device at your desk, on a side table, or as a floor fan. It has four different speeds that you can adjust either via a button on the base or with a remote control that also lets you set it on a timer. The battery-powered fan can be charged through a USB port, so if it’s running low while you’re using it at your desk you can conveniently recharge it through your computer. Since it lasts four hours on a full battery, though, you’ll usually be able to use it wirelessly.

The most impressive feat this fan performs is transforming from a full-length floor fan into an ultra-compact disc that easily fits in a cabinet for storage or a tote bag for travel. It folds down to the size of a cookie tin and weighs only 2 pounds. Amazon shoppers have shared stories about using this portable fan in all kinds of settings, from RVs and cruise ships to the inside of a truck that needed more chill than its A/C system could provide. This summer, when you’re picnicking on a particularly hot day, you won’t have to wish for a breeze to save you — you’ll be able to create your own (and become the envy of everyone at the park).

“My husband and I sleep with a fan for white noise so we bought this portable fan for a cruise,” one reviewer writes. “It folds up small and was easy to take on our carry-on. It gives off great air movement, but it is pretty quiet. It did help with a little white noise for us though. I love how I can make it a tall fan or a desk fan.”

With an average 4.3-star rating on Amazon and the ability to fit in your carry-on bag, this is the only fan you’ll need to stay cool — no matter where you are. For the same price you can choose a model with a base that clips onto surfaces, which comes in handy when you’re short on table space. The only thing this fan can’t do is mist you with water, but don’t worry, our sister site Apartment Therapy knows a great mess-free DIY method that’s just as effective.