Summer days are heating up — and it feels like summer nights are just as hot, too. Whether you're hosting late night hangouts with friends or just trying to sleep without breaking a sweat, keeping cool is likely top of mind.
From a portable fan that keeps you hands-free while on the go, to a cooler bag that will keep food and drinks equally as cool, Women's Health Editor-in-Chief Liz Plosser stopped by TODAY with Hoda and Jenna to share products that will help you beat the heat this summer.
Seen on TODAY with Hoda and Jenna | Shop All Day picks | More cooling must-haves | How we chose
Hot weather products seen on TODAY
Baggu Pop Up Tent
Did you know that TikTok-viral brand Baggu makes more than reusable bags? If you're headed to the beach, you'll want to have their pop up tent in tow.
It's available in four vibrant designs and packs into its own carrying case to make it easy to take on the go. While it doesn't come with its own tent stakes, the brand recommends them for windier days to hold the tent in place.
Cotopaxi Cooler Bags
Available in six, 12 and 24-liter options, Plosser says be ready for a surprise when this cooler arrives in the mail, as Cotopaxi chooses the color for you at random.
Their most affordable option, a 6-liter lunch bag, features a "food-safe" interior as well as a hook loop closure, ensuring the contents remain safely inside.
JISULIFE Portable Neck Fan
With up to 16 hours of battery life and 78 ventilation holes to circulate cold air, this portable fan helps you remain hands-free, promising to stay on your neck to help you cool off.
It's all in the details with this summer must-have, weighing in at 9.1 ounces, it won't add strain to your neck. Also, it provides covers over the blades so your hair won't get tangled or caught.
Hoka Topo Bandana
This bandana makes cooling off easy, thanks to its built-in pocket designed to hold ice cubes.
Available in two colors, it's made with a poly and spandex blend fabric that helps it to be moisture-wicking. It also includes a mesh pocket that holds the ice.
The North Face Lightrange Summer Run Hat
With both moisture-wicking materials and UPF protection, this lightweight hat aims to provide coverage on even the warmest of days.
Mesh panels on the side provide ventilation, while an adjustable strap helps it to fit properly. Plosser notes that it's proven to be packable and is ideal on those extra-sweaty outdoor runs.
Megababe Cucumber Mint Shower Sheets
Camping, road-tripping or simply out and about? These individually-wrapped shower sheets make it easy to freshen up while on the go. Active ingredients like hyaluronic acid, aloe and apricot oil hope to leave skin feeling hydrated and clean, without leaving behind a sticky feeling.
FUNBOY Cabana Bar Pool Float
Once you're already in the pool, don't dread getting out to grab a drink or a snack — keep them within close reach thanks to this floating "bar."
With an included shade covering, four cupholders and two deep openings for snacks, ice, or more drinks, this will keep pool-goers and guests satisfied for hours on end.
Shop All Day cooling products
Shop All Day contributor Makho Ndlovu previously joined the 3rd Hour of TODAY to share seven innovative finds that can help you beat the heat. From a cooling pad for your bed to a cooling mist that also hydrates your face and body, you’ll wonder how you’ve gone this long without these genius finds.
Cool Care Technologies Cooling Gel Pad Pillow
It can be hard to fall asleep (and stay asleep) when you feel too hot. This pressure-activated pillow pad is designed to provide up to three hours of cooling relief, depending on your room conditions, and it automatically "recharges" after 15 minutes of non-use, according to the brand. It can be used over or under your pillowcase to help you cool down.
Cool Care Technologies Cooling Gel Bed Pad
If you don't think a pillow pad can provide enough relief, the brand also makes a bed pad that utilizes the same cooling technology — and measures 3.5-feet long. According to the brand, it can help provide relief from hot flashes, sunburns and more.
Host Cooling Wine Freeze Cup
While these cups were designed for wine, Ndlovu says you can put any kind of drink in them so you can enjoy them at the perfect temperature. The cups are insulated with a cooling gel that acts as a wine chiller when frozen (or you can stick it in the fridge to enjoy reds at cellar temp), says the brand.
Freeze Beer Glasses
Ndlovu also found a cup for the beer lovers out there! These pint glasses are also insulated with the same cooling gel that can keep brews at the right temperature, once frozen. While these are also designed for alcoholic beverages, this glass size is perfect for sodas and milkshakes, too.
Ausic Outdoor Portable Misting Fan
This multitasking fan is perfect for camping trips, barbecues and more, Ndlovu says. Not only does it work as a fan, but it also doubles as a light and as a misting fan for up to 36 hours, according to the brand. It's portable and doesn't require a cord in order to function, so you can take it with you to sporting events, barbecues and more. Plus, it features foldable hooks to help you prop it into place wherever you bring it.
Kinfield Sunday Spray
We've all spent too much time in the sun at one point or another — and we know how painful it can feel afterwards. This spray can help cool you down and soothe your skin after you experience irritation or whenever you could use some relief from the heat. According to the brand, it is formulated with eucalyptus, spearmint, cucumber and other ingredients that offer cooling and healing benefits.
Fenty Beauty Invisimatte Instant Setting and Blotting Powder
The heat can also cause you to work up some extra sweat and shine — this powder acts as a way to reset your look, Ndlovu says. According to the brand, all you have to do is blot it on your face in order for it to absorb oil (luckily, it comes with a compact mirror). If this pick looks familiar, it's because this is the same blotting powder that Rihanna used mid-performance during the Super Bowl to keep her look fresh.
More cooling must-haves
Igloo Cooler Fanny Pack
Fanny packs are a huge trend right now — but this style combines trendiness and functionality. Not only does it have a cool retro look, but it's an actual cooler, too. It comes in several different colors that are bright and bold enough for summer (or your '80s-themed Halloween costume).
Swomog Four-Piece Pajama Set
Can't decide whether you want to wear long-sleeves or shorts to bed? This four-piece set includes a button-down shirt, tank top, shorts and straight leg pants made from a polyester-spandex blend to help you keep cool at night. You can shop it in over two dozen different colors in sizes XS-XXL.
Sok It Ice Cream Sleeve
Want to enjoy a personal pint of ice cream without your hands turning ice cold? Meet the Sok It Ice Cream Sleeve. This fun find acts as a koozie for your ice cream, so you can enjoy it while your hands stay warm and condensation-free. The brand says its Thermofoil Protective Barrier helps to make it all possible.
NatraCure Cold Therapy Socks
Whether the heat causes your feet to swell or you simply can't keep cool, these cold therapy socks can offer some relief when you need it. The socks come with full-length and half-length gel packs, so you can target pain behind your heels, over your toes or along the bottom of your foot.
Kafka's Kool Tie
According to the brand, this cooling tie can provide relief in a span of hours or days. All you need to do is soak it in water and then wrap it around your neck to let the cooling power get to work. Reviewers say that it's a "must-have" for hot weather activities and they love that it comes in several colors and designs.
Lyaner Tiered Maxi Skirt
Nothing says breezy like a tiered maxi skirt. It's the perfect way to take your look from day to night without having to recreate an entire outfit, and you can pair it with just about any shoe.
How we chose
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