Looking for the best portable fans or good stroller fans? If you travel, or work and play outdoors you probably know what it feels like to be too warm. Air conditioners and room fans can really help indoors but in the heat of the day, it can be hard to find relief outside. Portable and stroller fans can provide a cool breeze. These type of fans are also great for women who experience hot flashes. I have made a list of the best portable fans but have included both those safe for young children and those great for active adults. These fans vary in size and type of cooling so that you can find the fan perfect for your needs. If you would like further advice on factors to consider see, choosing a battery operated fan Here are 15 great portable fans:
O2 Cool 5″ Battery Operated
O2 Cool makes a variety of reliable portable fans and this 5″ model is a highly sold model. The 5″ uses 2 D batteries, can be adjusted to multiple positions and tucks away neatly in a bag or suitcase. It comes with a strong clip to attach to a tent pole, stroller frame, or table edge. It also has a power adaptor slot. Because it uses “D” batteries, the fan can run for several hours on one set. For an explanation of “AA” versus “D” battery strength see, which battery is better And users report it does a good job of cooling.
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Clip on Stroller Fan by One Step Ahead
This fairly durable stroller fan can be used for a stroller, carseat, or other setting where the fan can clip close to you. It uses 2 “AA” batteries and wipes clean easily. It has 3 soft foam fins that move a decent amount of air at close range. Some users reported that their babies broke the fan easily so it might be a good idea to clip it out of reach of curious hands.
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Dreambaby Stroller Fan
This portable fan is safe for children and works best at close range. The Dreambaby is very similar to the One Step Ahead model but is styled slightly differently. Like the One Step, the Dreambaby uses 2 “AA” batteries, has an adjustable head and sturdy clip. As with most of these fans, the battery compartment has to be unscrewed so the batteries stay safely tucked away. Users report it is an effective fan but can be destroyed by strong toddler hands.
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KF Baby Clip-on Mini Stroller Fan
Another stroller fun with a very fun look is the KF Baby Stroller Fan. It has many of the great features of the fans above: foam blades, battery operated, and handy clip. As with many “AA” battery operated fans, users report needing to change the batteries frequently. One user suggested clipping the fan to the stroller canopy to keep it out of reach from curious fingers. As with all of these fans, use is not limited to strollers!
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Holmes HACP10B-U Oscillating Clip Fan
This two speed fan has both an oscillating and tilting head to blow air more effectively. It also has a great, strong clip. It really is designed to cool one person rather than an area. One user suggested being very gentle with the on/off switch because though the fan is fairly sturdy, the switch is not.
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Cool on the Go
This compact fan does not look like a fan but rather a sleek white machine you wear around your neck. It is hands free and very portable with the choice of a lanyard or armband. It runs on batteries but has the option of a USB cable too. It does a great job of cooling and even comes with a 1 year warranty. Users recommend using the lanyard for best results. Also, because it runs on “AA” batteries, it will use them quickly when run constantly.
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Travelon 3-speed folding fan
This wearable fan has a fan section and a rectangular part that can sit against your chest. This fan can also be set on a hard surface near to you. The blades are safe to touch and the air output fairly good because it runs on four “AA” batteries. It folds up for easy carrying and comes with a lanyard. It also has 3 quiet speeds. Users say it doesn’t use batteries too quickly but is a bit heavy to wear.
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O2 Cool Necklace Fan
This sturdy wearable fan comes with the lanyard attached. The best part of this reliable fan is the bright colors it is available in: purple, blue, green, or pink. It is designed to cool one person but is easy to wear and durable. Uses “AA” batteries.
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O2 Cool Pocket Carabiner Fan with batteries
O2 Cool makes a variety of portable fans. This carabiner fan is just a nice, portable fan with a plastic carabiner attached for handy placement. It is kid safe and a fairly durable fan except for the carabiner. It does cool well. Available in blue/green.
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Battery Operated Personal Pocket Fan
This handy fan is a simple white rectangular box that cools by blowing air from the top of the unit. It is noisy but cools a decent amount. One advantage of this fan is that it is rechargable. However a few users reported that the battery did not hold its charge too long so replacing it with a similar battery available online fixed this problem. It comes with a lanyard for easy portability.
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Tiny Tornado II Fan
This fan is simply 2 fan blades with a sleek titanium colored handle. It can be carried or set on a smooth surface. Designed to cool one person, the Tiny Tornado has safe blades and a decent amount of cooling power. It uses a “D” battery so the battery life is a bit longer than one that runs on “AA” batteries. There is a suction cup on the bottom that users say is not very effective.
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Bladeless Multi-Color Light Up Battery Powered Portable Novelty Fan
This hand held small bladeless fan is convenient and portable. It doesn’t cool a large area but does a fairly good job as personal fan. It is also fun because the inner ring of the fan changes color. It is about 5 inches tall.
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O2 Cool 5″ Battery Operated Portable Fan
The O2 Cool 5″ is a larger fan than most of the ones I have reviewed. Since the fan blades take up most of the 5″ of the fan and it uses 2 “D” batteries, this fan really moves some air. However, because it does not have a clip, it needs a surface area to sit on. It’s still compact and folds easily but is designed for one person. It is a durable fan that cools well for the size. For a demonstration of the O2 Cool Fans see,
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Epica 10″ Portable Battery Operated Fan
The Epica 10″ is among the largest of the portable fans. It is compact and folds easily but also sets up quickly. It is touted as an emergency fan but because the blades are large and the fan itself easily portable, it can work in many situations, including emergency situations. The Epica has 2 speeds, can tilt, and can plug in with an adaptor cord. It uses 8 “D” batteries but can run for quite a while. Users say the air output is great.
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O2 Cool 10″ Portable Fan
This O2 Cool 10″ fan is the largest single blade portable fan they manufacture. It is lightweight, folds up, and has the option of 8 “D” batteries or an adaptor like the Epica. This durable fan has a decent amount of cooling power. However, the photo at the following Amazon link shows a handle and hook but this fan comes just as a simple fan.
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There we have it – the 15 best portable fans and stroller fans we have come across. Do you have others you would add to the list? Please leave a comment below.
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