Could people recommend a desk fan you have used that works well for hot weather but is very small and easy to pack, and quiet.
I don’t know if battery powered or plug in is best?
Thanks!
I have had numerous small fans over the years.
I currently use this fan from Muji
Don't let the size fool you. It's very powerful. If you put in on the night stand next to the bed, it will cool you off enough to get some sleep. It's battery operated and recharged via USB. It can also be used while plugged in.
I actually bought mine at a Muji store in Berlin.
Someone on the forum recommended this one which I just purchased. Pleasantly surprised at h ow much air it moves (3 speeds). It has a rechargeable battery or you can run it using the cord.
https://www.amazon.com/Rechargeable-Portable-180%C2%B0Tilt-Operated-Personal/dp/B09NNG7M11/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_vs_ar_sspa?crid=1V9E3GB9MT2O6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.GdCevojFZ72Hg-FwAs6GUanoqKj9Rb5jXh1Hx_4b3lworpVe31r5qGhkOHRWp0wvH5LvtG2_oW_JLZ4TB8CYbxnknPK6mviB807gN_X22U2CX_QJUUO8V0ulujpqScXN2XZzM4xg5Xn7uuk3ebzH3Vhl1YWyxRUGEif0roQ6lqLcCOfN_apevoK9OIeyr0yylOK-jGBIOKcCzzrg4M-geA.ZN6AQ6MRhUSb-dAYQUg4N2BdeKqPwiMjLPVkg8DnYTo&dib_tag=se&keywords=faraday+fan+portable&qid=1725733860&sprefix=faraday+fan%2Caps%2C94&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1
I have the one that Frank has. I like it because you can hold it in your hand straight up, but it also bends, so you can lay it flat on a table or desk or bedside table and angle the fan at the right spot to reach you.
But both those others look good !
I have a small handheld fan that doubles as a charger. It works great for instances like sitting on a hot airplane waiting for take off. I am not sure if it is big enough or powerful enough to cool you in the night.
One of my old companies got a bunch of small fans, with the company logo prominent, as conference marketing giveaways. They were great! Powered by USB; you could plug them into your laptop and clip them onto the screen. I wish I'd held onto the one I filched from the marketing department closet ...
I’ve tried to order the Muji handheld fan that Frank listed, but either not available or not available for me in the US. I like how small it is and can be handheld or folded on a nightstand. Does anyone have an alternative they like similar to this? Thanks!
I have a small USB fan that works reasonably well, and it's small enough to pack for travel. There are lots of "travel fans" online, and this site may provide some ideas - https://www.travelandleisure.com/best-products/best-portable-fans .