This year has been an undeniably hot one — and that's coming from someone who grew up in the 118-degree temperatures of Arizona her whole life. While I've become pretty accustomed to the heat, I've also discovered that I'm far less comfortable in humid-heavy climates where the air is thick and the air conditioners are, well, pretty scarce (as any Arizonian will tell you, the dry heat is what makes the state so bearable). Alas, since this year has entailed a lot of travel for me personally — often to notably humid states like New York and Louisiana — I decided to prepare accordingly by investing in, what I would argue to be, one of Amazon's best products , otherwise known as the Tripole Mini Handheld Fan ($12).
Small but mighty, this portable handheld fan packs a seriously powerful punch. The handheld tech gadget works exactly like a normal fan, with different cooling speeds that you can adjust depending on the outside temperature. It boasts a cone-like handle that's easy and comfortable to hold onto, plus an objectively quiet motor that allows you to hold the fan over your face and still easily carry on a conversation without any interference.
I've rarely left the house without it this summer — from restaurants to running errands and even while on an airplane, it's proven to be my greatest companion for it all. It's been a key part of keeping any sweat at bay while also helping my makeup to stay looking fresh. Since the ongoing heat waves don't appear to be letting up.
