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And the one I swear by is the TikTok-famous Gaiatop handheld fan.
Collage: Hema Puran / Photos: Jenifer Calle, Malia Griggs, Jake Henry Smith
Dont get me wrong: I love living in New York City.
But its a concrete slab built on top of a former swamp, meaning our summers getwet.
Some days, even barely-theretank topsandshort shortscant help.
Original video byGlamourcommerce editor Jake Henry Smith
(I went with chocolate brown.)
I felt especially good about my decision because of thecultlike followingthis design has earned on TikTok.
There are two speed controls, although Ive only ever used the second, more intense option.
Theres an optional lanyard, but Ive never used it.
Dont just take it from me: This thing has earned 4,300 five-star Amazon reviews and counting.
(Its a Disney must-have, according to one reviewer.)
(The Gaiatop, for what its worth, at least doesnt require constant wrist movement to work.)
It also didnt stop immediately when it hit hair, making it a liability in especially cramped spaces.
Despite these drawbacks, I noticed dozens of fellow showgoers with the exact same gadgets.
Its a godsend, saysGlamourcommerce editorMalia Griggs, who named this cooling fan one of thebest products on Amazon.
I carry it in my bag, and on the hottest days, it provides a powerful breeze.
We took several subways, walked 15,000-plus steps, and hit up five different pizza spots.
I might get some flak from the brands for this, but the two fans are virtually the same.
The main difference is that the former comes in 11 colors, while the latter only has six options.
So take your pickyoull end up with a great portable fan either way.
