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Planning a trip to Disney World, the tropics, or a national park this summer? We highly suggest bringing a portable fan with you to battle the hot weather. Portable fans are small enough to carry in a purse, backpack, or even your pocket, so they're also helpful to have in your everyday life.

There are lots of different types of portable fans, including some that are designed to be worn around your neck and others that can be clipped to almost anything to create a makeshift stand. As long as you're choosing something that fits your activity, won't weigh you down, and has a decent battery life, you'll be good to go.

Our favorite portable fan is the VersionTech Mini Handheld Fan. We love it for its diverse functionality: You can hold it in your hand, fold back the handle and place it on a hard surface, and almost always find a something to clip it on to. While the VersionTech model is our all-around favorite, we have plenty of other recommendations for trips that include things like sightseeing or camping.

These are the best portable fans for all of your travel needs.

T+L's Top Picks

Best Overall: VersionTech Mini Handheld Fan

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Why We Love It: This fan can be held, clipped down, or folded over, making it a versatile accessory for anyone who wants a cooling effect on the go.

What to Consider: The buttons on the outside of the folded handle can be pressed accidentally.

Clip this fan on to an umbrella or stroller, carry it in your hand, or fold the handle down and place it on a sturdy surface. Any way you choose to use it, you can effortlessly create an instant breeze. It's powered by a rechargeable USB port and can be plugged into a power bank, phone, computer, or even a wall charger to get the battery full. The fan has three speeds (low, medium, and high), and the brushless motor makes it durable and quiet. It can be easily tossed in your carry-on, purse, beach bag, fanny pack, or backpack to add comfort to all kinds of warm-weather occasions, from amusement park trips to concerts and sports games. This must-have summer accessory is available in five colors, including basic black and white and bolder options like baby blue.

Charging: USB cable | Dimensions: 4.5 x 2.8 x 4.1 inches

Best Budget: Wowgo Mini USB Personal Fan

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Why We Love It: The light modes come in handy when you're using the fan in dark places.

What to Consider: Because it is designed to be worn around your neck, this fan requires you to pull back your hair to avoid getting it caught in the blades.

For affordable, portable cooling that you can use hands-free, the Wowgo wearable fan is a great option. This one has less bells and whistles than other wearable fans on this list, but it still gets the most important job done: keeping you cool while traveling. It also has three speeds and seven colorful light modes, which come in handy when you're dealing with low light. There's also the added convenience of being able to bend the silicone arms to your liking to get optimal air flow. The fan is USB chargeable and will last for anywhere from two and a half to six hours, depending on what speed you're using. Keep in mind that if you have long hair, it's best to pull it back so that it doesn't get wrapped in the fan blades.

Charging: USB cable | Dimensions: 7.99 x 6.93 x 1.42 inches

Best for Planes: Honeywell Turbo On-the-go Personal Fan

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Why We Love It: The handle-turned-base design makes this a sturdy choice whenever you want to go hands-free.

What to Consider: The fan only has one speed