7 must-have items and gadgets to stay cool during summer, from hands-free fans to cooling body wipes to your very own shaved ice machine
- Fighting Hong Kong’s sticky and humid summer heat is no easy feat, so here is our curated list of seven must-haves for your cooling pleasure
- A neck fan keeps your hands free for other things; body wipes help give you a quick refresh; while a shaved ice machine gives you fluffy shaved ice in minutes
The Hong Kong Observatory recently announced the first “very hot weather” warning of the year, which means that summer is well and truly upon us.
With all these in your arsenal – from fun gadgets to sweat-wicking clothes – you will be beating the heat in no time.
1. Neck fan
Forget portable mini fans – this hands-free, rechargeable contraption will give you a balanced, cooling breeze from either side of your neck as you go about your day.
With so many versions on the market with different designs, power settings and battery life, you are bound to find something that works for you.
A bladeless version, best for those with long hair, will give you 360-degree air movement while moonlighting as an accessory with its headphone-like appearance.
Others can turn into portable desk fans, with flexible arms that allow you to change the direction of airflow.