9 essential cooling gadgets to keep you comfortable on your summer holidays — from just £13

Summer holidays are a great time for soaking up the sun, but if your booked trip location is a little hotter than you were expecting this year — dare I say it, slightly too hot — it’s worth making a plan to keep yourself comfortable enough to enjoy the break. Below, I’ve rounded up my keep-cool kit list for tackling too-balmy summer days.

To start off, arm yourself with a portable fan. Both Shark and Dyson have come out with stellar options this summer. The Shark ChillPill has a cooling plate and misting function, for a multi-pronged attack on the heat, while the Dyson HushJet Mini Cool is just a straightforward fan… but an extremely effective one (we preferred the HushJet in our side-by-side tests). If you’re holidaying more locally, I’ve also included a couple of cordless desktop fans that would be great for more general use, including in the bedroom while you’re trying to sleep.