In addition to your sun hat, a portable, battery-operated personal fan will help you keep cool during the blazing hot daylight hours.

If you've got long hair, toss it in a ponytail, no matter what your gender, and let the fan do its job: blowing cool air around your face and neck.

There are many compact and foldable options that are light enough to tote around without adding to weight to your backpack or knapsack. Most importantly, it will prevent you from overheating.

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