Best Camping Fans (Keep You Cool On The Go)

Coleman OneSource Multi-Speed Fan

Coleman has produced a handy rechargeable camping fan here within their ever-popular OneSource range. OneSource means you can use the OneSource battery in the fan or in any other compatible Coleman products in this range.

This rechargeable fan can be changed via USB cable, or the OneSource battery can be replaced with another. The same USB port can also be used to charge your other gear while on a trip, which comes in very handy.

The fan has 2 speeds, both of which are ok, although some reviewers report the fan overall is not powerful enough. So, if you are using this for a large tent or a group, then it might disappoint.

There is also a tripod to stand it on, or you can change that for a hook to hang it from the top of your tent, saving you floor space.

Overall, a decent fan, with great features but certainly not the cheapest or most powerful.

Odoland Portable LED Camping Fan/Lantern

This is both a camping fan and a lantern. For less than $15, which is great. It runs on two D batteries, and it features a hook that allows you to mount it in your tent’s ceiling. Additionally, it is a pretty quiet fan, with most people describing the noise it makes as a light hum. But, since it is a battery-operated fan, don’t expect the breeze to be too strong, even on the high setting.

One really good thing about this fan/lamp is that you get two separate hinges, which allow you to point the fan and light in different directions. That’s pretty useful – you might want to feel the breeze of the fan on your face, but I seriously doubt you also want the 18 pieces of LED light to shine in your eyes.

The manufacturer states that the hanging tent fan is able to run about 5 hours on the high setting. However, people who actually tested out the fan say that the run time is much longer than that. In fact, most of them had the fan working for about 20 hours on the high setting, which is about 2.5-3 nights. Which is great – I always love a positive surprise.

The fan can run on both high and low-speed settings, while the LED light doesn’t have such options – you can just turn it on and off. If you want to conserve the battery life of the fan, remember to turn off the lights when you don’t need them, since they are really bright.

Geek Aire Rechargeable Outdoor High Velocity Fan

The Geek Aire fan is a good choice for camping. It is not exactly lightweight or too portable, but it does have some redeeming qualities. For one, it runs on a rechargeable Li-ion battery, which has a capacity of 15600mAh – about 5 times that of an average smartphone.

It comes with an appropriate charger, and it only takes 4-5 hours to fully charge the battery. Plus it has an excellent airflow output – about 1500 CFM max.

Once you do that, you can expect it to run 4-24 hours, depending on the setting. Obviously, it can run longer on the low setting. And what’s really cool is that there is an LED battery life indicator on the fan, which will tell you how much charge is left in it. I think that is really useful, because it helps you avoid any nasty surprises and it allows you to ration the battery life however you want.

This fan also features a USB charging port, which you can use to charge your phone or other electronic devices if you need to. That’s pretty cool – the fan can also function like a giant power bank. And you don’t have to worry about rain, since the fan is IPX4 water resistant.

You can tilt the fan 120 degrees the front or back, but you can’t tilt it sideways. Additionally, this is a floor fan, so you can’t really mount it to the tent ceiling. The fan also comes with an AC adapter and you can also use it indoors, without using up the battery. Overall, this is a pretty polarizing product –the downsides are hard to ignore, but the upsides really make it worth it.

O2 Cool Electric Portable Fan

If you are looking for a plain fan, then this one is a good choice. It is battery operated, but it also comes with an AC adapter, which allows you to plug it into a power outlet. This is pretty useful if you want to use it at home or at the office, but don’t want to consume the batteries. Especially because you need 6 D-cell batteries to get this thing running.

Now, I think that’s a downside. Six batteries are a lot, in terms of both money and weight. But if you want something that you can use both indoors and outdoors, then you might be willing to compromise.

There are two speed settings for the fan – low and high. It can run for about 43 hours on low and 24 hours on high, which isn’t really that impressive, considering how many batteries you need to get it working. And at least it is a pretty quiet fan – most people describe the noise level as simple white noise, which is pretty good.

Overall, I’d say that this is a pretty average camping fan. It is not too portable and it doesn’t perform exceptionally well, but it does have some redeeming qualities. A built-in carry handle, which makes it super convenient to carry around is one of those. And it is a pretty slim fan, and not bulky like some of the others in this review.

SmartDevil 5-Inch Small Desktop Fan

This is another indoor/outdoor fan. It can run on batteries, and you will actually get a rechargeable 2600 mAh battery with the fan. You can use a USB to charge these batteries while they are in the fan, but you can also use it to power the fan directly via USB too. Meaning that it will also work if you plug it into your computer or a power bank.

The run time of this fan isn’t specified but reviewers state it runs for a long time.  And, if you bring several power banks on your camping trips, you will be able to have this run much longer.

You can rotate the fan vertically by 90 degrees, but you can’t rotate it sideways. However, it has a timing feature so you can leave it running for 1/2, 1 or 4 hours – to avoid overuse or draining the battery.

The fan is super easy to clean since the metal frame can be completely removed. Plus, it is pretty small and lightweight, so it is really portable and whisper-quiet. Overall, this is definitely one of the best fans for you, if you want something that you can use both indoors and outdoors.

REENUO Camping Fan with LED Lights

The Reenuo is both a fan and a lantern, which you can mount to the ceiling of your tent. But unfortunately, you can’t separate the two – both the light and fan point in the same direction. But it does have a 360-degree adjustable lighting angle. It is one of the most portable camping fans we will check out in this review because it weighs less than a pound.

A downside of this fan is that it only has one button for all the different settings. So, you can press it three times – first is just the light, second is just the fan and third is both light and fan. That can get a little obnoxious – imagine trying to turn on just the fan in the middle of the night and getting blinded by the LED lights. Not really what you want.

Additionally, the run time of the fan is decent but not amazing. The light alone can work up to 140 hours, and if you turn both of them on, expect a run time of 4.5 hours, which is perhaps enough for one evening. Also, you can adjust the speed of the fan – with 3 settings for speed.

The good news is that the fan comes with a USB cable, and you can actually put rechargeable batteries in it. That would allow the fan to work when plugged in, as it would store power in those batters – but not in AA ones. That’s not too bad – you could always plug it into your travel laptop or a power bank, if the batteries run out of charge.

Gazeled Portable Fan

This is actually a really portable fan. It is small, slim and lightweight and it can fit into your favorite camping backpack without a hitch. It can run on a USB cable or rechargeable batteries – the latter actually gives you a pretty good run time of 214 hours max (on low setting).

The fan can’t be mounted to the tent ceiling, but it is slim enough not to get in your way in most cases. Or you can get creative and sew some magnets in your tent – it just might work. It is really lightweight and portable, which makes it one of your top choices for camping, especially if you tend to carry a lot of gear with you.

One thing I really like about this fan is that it has a timer – you can set it to 1, 2, or 5 hours, and it will turn off automatically after that time. This is really useful if you want to leave it on when you go to sleep, but don’t want the battery to drain overnight.

Overall, if you are looking for an affordable and simple fan, I really think this is your top choice. You can rotate it vertically up to 90 degrees, which is okay. It’s not extremely adjustable, but it’s better than nothing. Plus, this is one of the few fans that also includes a medium setting for the fan speed, and that’s really useful.

SmartDevil Min Handheld Fan

Now, this fan is pretty different from the ones we checked out so far. But, if you are looking for something that is ultra-portable, and that you can prop up in the cup holder of your chair, then you will love this one. It is obviously small, lightweight and can keep just one person cool. But if you take a few of these and combine their powers, you will be able to keep the entire tent cool.

The handheld fan has it’s own rechargeable batteries. You can get 3-9 hours of use from just one battery, which is pretty good considering the size of the fan.

The metal clip allows you to use the fan in many different ways. You can hold it in your hand, place it in the cup holder of a camping chair, or you can use it to prop up the fan on a camping table. Plus, you can rotate it up to 180 degrees vertically, so there really are a lot of adjustment options.

This obviously isn’t the strongest fan, or the best one for a really large tent. But it is the most portable one, and the best choice if you want something just for yourself. It is the fan that you can also carry around town, when the summer heats start getting unbearable.

O2COOL Portable Camping Fan

This is not the most portable camping fan you can buy. But it is the one with the most impressive run time – it’s able to work up to 53 hours on the low setting. If that’s what you are prioritizing, then this is just the right camping fan for you. Plus, it also doubles as a lantern, since it features two LED lights with three brightness settings on the sides.

It is not exactly small or lightweight, but it is pretty slim. And it has a base that helps it stand upright even on uneven surfaces.It also features a built-in carry handle, which makes it pretty easy to transport.

This fan supports two different power supplies – 6 D-cell batteries and an AC adapter. The adapter is not included in the purchase, which is a shame. And the batteries will significantly increase the weight of the fan, not to mention that they are not really that cheap to get.

But if you want power and longevity, then you will need to make some compromises. This fan is able to keep a large tent cool while running for days on end. So, if you tend to go on some long camping trips with a bunch of friends, this is the right fan for you.