How to Beat the Heat Without Air Conditioning: 12 Must-Have Gadgets

L’summer it’s that beautiful moment when the days get longer, the desire for the sea grows and the only thing separating us from happiness is that air conditioning system that we haven’t installed yet. But coping with the heat without air conditioning it’s actually all a question of strategy, as well as equipment. And new technologies, in this case, can make the difference.

Before thinking about all the best gadgets to equip yourself with to avoid the temperature spikes and the red dots announced by the weather forecast, let’s review a few basic rules.

3 good rules to fight the heat

Follow the shadow

The luckiest ones are already following the wave, but in reality this is a rule that it’s also valid at the seaside. The first strategy to avoid suffering from the heat and to face the risks associated with reckless exposure is to avoid direct contact with the sun’s rays as much as possible during the central hours of the day. So yes to wide-brimmed hats, to routes studied based on the shade available, but also to planning the days based on the position of the Sun.

Hydrate yourself

With profuse sweating due to the heat, the risk of dehydration in summer it is quite concrete. In fact, when we sweat we lose water, but also the mineral salts which should be properly integrated with water itself, any multi-mineral supplements, but also with a correct diet that includes generous portions of fresh fruit and vegetables. It is better not to overdo it with sugary drinks, fried foods and hyper-caloric foods that are difficult to digest.

Read the labels

Wear appropriate clothing It is essential in summer to avoid feeling too hot and to provide the body with the right ventilation. To do this, it is essential to focus on natural fabrics such as linen and cotton, avoiding synthetic materials that limit transpiration. For more elegant occasions, you can choose silk, which is light and absorbs and releases humidity effectively.

12 Gadgets to Tackle the Heat Without Air Conditioning

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And now, here is our selection to test the summer heat. Here we have collected the most effective products to solve the heat emergency with cunning and a little pampering. In fact, our shopping list is full of objects that, in addition to fighting excessive heat, give excellent ideas for this summer. For example, what do you think about a mojito party?

The mini fridge

Coca Cola
Mini fridge can

It looks like a mega can of Coke This mini fridge is designed to store and refrigerate 8 cans or 4 bottles of 1 liter. Putting it in bedroom you get that nice feeling already discovered in the hotel of always having something fresh at hand. As for efficiency, it is capable of bringing drinks to a temperature lower than 17°C compared to the outside one with a footprint of 32.2 x 47.7 cm.


The cooling pillow

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Cooling pillow with Visco gel

“Some nights the car is hot”, but the pillow is no joke either. And it is precisely on those nights when your cheek turns into a steak on the grill that you will regret not having purchased this cooling pillow which has the beautiful merit of being a memory foam super comfortable and enhanced with a gel layer capable of refreshing the parts of the body that come into contact with its surface.


The neck fan

Comlife
Neck fan

You are working at your station smart workingbut the heat doesn’t let go of you. And it’s right there, on your neck, that the first drops of sweat begin to drip, which will give rise to other dripping collapses, absorbing all the good ideas that had come to you, now replaced by a fixed thought: the heat. Before this happens, it’s better to air the situation a bit, perhaps with a small neck fan rechargeable with USB and you can set it to 3 speeds which will take you back for a moment to those days when opening the window solved something.


The tower fan

Cecotec
EnergySilence 890 Skyline Tower Fan

One of the main limitations of fan cooling is that the air emitted tends to be very concentrated in a single area. This obviously makes it less effective and sometimes annoying compared to other solutions, but it is a feature largely overcome by tower fans that emit a wider air beam which in this case can be set to 3 speeds depending on the needs and the cooling intensity sought. It also has a night mode super quiet and sleep friendly.


The thermal flask

One of the most thirst-quenching and refreshing things ever when temperatures are prohibitive is drinking a cold beverage. But now, what separates us from drinking it at will, are the calculations we make with the excess calories and sugars, what a shame. But all is not lost. This thermal water bottle which keeps the water cold inside, comes with a tasting kit tea drinks sugarfree in cubes to be melted directly inside it.

Waterdrop
Discovery Steel Set

The ice machine

Klarstein
Ice Maker 1.3L

In one day it can produce up to 12 kg of iceor much more than you need to have water and iced drinks at will, do cooling packs when temperatures skyrocket and organize summer aperitifs with all your friends. The classic purchase to make in summer desperation, but which you can benefit from all year round. Summer passes, but thirst does not.


The ice cream maker

Ninja
Creami Ice Cream Maker

Compact, contemporary and smart. This ice cream maker is everything we want now to fight the heat with a little sweetness, without having to necessarily take refuge in the nearest ice cream shop. It takes up the space of a blender and amazes with the perfect execution of recipes ice cream, frozen yogurt and sorbet. Also prepare the light ice cream and of the milkshake enough to make you lose your mind. But be careful: it does not have an integrated refrigeration system. The jars they should be put in the freezer before being tried.


The mini fan

Jisulife
Mini Portable Fan

Very small and pocket-sizedis the classic anti-heat gadget to always carry with you. Ideal for cooling down the shopping during sales, for the beach, for trips on the public transportbut I also practice indoorsolves the problem of extreme heat by giving you a small but beneficial wave of freshness. It can be set to 3 speeds, recharged via USB and lasts up to 8 hours on a single charge. Mini, but essential.


Cooling towels

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2 Cooling towels

If thehome workout it turns into a nightmare, all that remains is to eliminate all the heat that remains on us with these towels made of breathable material hyper evaporation. They have a cooling system that uses the moisture from the towel to draw sweat away from the skin and is activated simply by immersing it in water, squeezing it and passing it on the hot part. It can also be useful for hot flashes and “sweaty” awakenings.


The anti-heat hat

Bertschat
Cooling Baseball Cap

When the sun is beating down, wearing a hat is essential to avoid the risk of being hit by sunstroke or heat strokebut with this model, we go beyond the pure protective function. Inside this hat, in fact, there are two cooling zones which extend practically over its entire surface and which, with a 100 ml refill of water, are able to refresh the part in contact with 6 hours. Perfect for sports and excursions, it can also be used at home on the hottest days. After all, the heat gets to your head, as we all know.


The cooling mat

Lavanderia
Cooling mat for dogs and cats

A great summer classic, this solution focuses on thecooling effect of the gel to take care of your furry friends too. The fresh sensation is activated simply by pressuredoes not need to be recharged and is safe even for puppies. It can maintain a temperature of 7-9 degrees below than that perceived at home or in the garden. As for the size, it is decidedly small: 90 x 50 cm.


The ice lolly bowl

Karlie
Cooling bowl

Simple, yet brilliant, this water tray it is frozen in freezer to then be placed on a bowl and serve always fresh water to our four-legged friends for up to 6 hours of time. They will love it. Once removed, remember to rinse it under running water to prevent the surface from becoming a glue for tabs. Its dimensions are 22 x 22 x 6.2 cm.

Source: Vanity Fair

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