Too hot to handle? These 10 gadgets keep you cool on the go, starting at $2

If you plan to spend a lot of time outside this summer, you might want to pick up a few of these bandanas. Like the cooling towels, you soak them in water to let the polymer crystals absorb it. They stay wet for hours while maintaining their cooling power. Wear it around your neck or under a hat — as long as it's not humid out, this will keep your body temp at a comfortable level.

"Beat the heat and keep your cool with these awesome headbands!" gushed a cool customer. "These things work great! I've had multiple over the years and given several ways to friends and co-workers. They are really essential if you work in a hot environment. I've even gotten one from an employer. They work for hours and you don't even have to refrigerate them or anything, just get them wet."

This mini fan gives you a blast of cool air whenever and wherever you need it — like when you get back in your car after shopping and it's turned into a roaster. This handy number also boasts 21 hours of battery life, a backup charger and a flashlight. 54,000 five-star Amazon shoppers agree this dynamo is one to toss in your tote ASAP.

"People, when I tell you that this saved me ... I'm not kidding!" raved this fan. "I particularly enjoyed that it's also a flashlight (which I used on more than one occasion) and can charge your phone in a pinch! And it does, indeed, do both of these things really, really well!"

Makers of the Mission Cooling Bucket Hat say this water-activated topper can cool your body temperature in 30 seconds. It's crafted from lightweight fabric with UPF 50 and has a wide brim to protect your skin from the sun. More than 18,000 Amazon shoppers have given it a five-star rating. 

"I bought this hat for my husband for Father's Day," wrote a generous shopper. "Due to the excess heat in our area, I gave it to him early. The cooling feature of this hat is phenomenal! After wetting down the band he can mow the lawn and do yard work while staying cool. I also like the sunscreen feature of the fabric."

Run this towel under cold water for just ten seconds, then wring it out and drape it around your neck for up to two hours of cooling relief. But there's an added bonus: While it's wrapped around you, its UPF 50+ fabric will protect you from the sun's harmful rays.

"Traveled with this and it really cooled me off on some strenuous hikes in warm weather. The pouch it comes in is great too; it keeps the towel small and has a hook to attach it to a backpack or purse," one five-star fan wrote.

This little tube is filled with phase change material that stays cold for long periods. It's meant to be frozen and fits comfortably around your neck to give you fast relief from the heat. 

"Buy three or four — they are amazing for keeping you cooled off even in extreme heat," urged a fan. "I found that they last about 30 minutes here in Arizona, so I keep an extra couple in my cooler to rotate. They refreeze quickly and stay on your neck even while playing sports."

This lightweight fan is designed to wrap comfortably around your neck. Its tiny turbine blades quietly move air around your neck to keep you comfortable. The blades are housed in food-grade silicone, which provides maximum comfort and prevents sliding. It's already cooled off more than 10,000 Amazon shoppers.

"I work inside a big box store and the air conditioning isn't the coldest in some areas," a cool customer shared. "I used this fan and it is great! It had three different speeds. I did notice if I put it on high it didn't last my entire shift. On the lowest setting, it works great too and lasts a long time. I've had a lot of people stop and ask if it works and where I got it!"

For the times you forget your battery-operated fan or it gets hotter out than you expect, this fan is small and light enough to keep in your backpack or purse — just in case. Handmade with high-quality silk fabric and durable bamboo ribs, it opens to fifteen inches wide and folds down to a compact eight inches. No matter where you go, this elegant fan has you covered.

"Perfect for summer weddings," shared a happy shopper. "Bought this for a bunch of outdoor weddings I was attending. It’s nice and slim to tuck into a purse, you don’t have to worry about charging it like an electric fan, it’s quiet, looks elegant and is fun to snap open and closed…what more can you ask for!
I’ve used it quite a few times and it’s still going strong."