You know when it’s so hot that you can see the wavy, shimmering heat rising from asphalt? That’s how hot it’s been in LA several times this summer and in so many other places across the country. You can turn on the AC at home or in the car, but there’s not much you can do once you step outside. And that’s why I’m recommending the JisuLife Ultra2 portable fan.
Regularly priced at $93, right now it’s 26% off on Amazon, dropping the price to $69. While that’s still not cheap for a portable fan, this 5-in-1 device does so much more. Let me explain.
The first time I fired the Ultra2 up, I was pretty surprised by its power. It feels like you’re getting hit with air from a much larger fan, and it’s something you can’t really describe until it, well, hits you. Plus, the air feels cool. You’re not getting hot air blown at you.
I used it to cool myself off at a music festival, on the beach, sitting outdoors at a restaurant and while working on set in downtown LA.
But it isn’t just a fan.
Why this thing never leaves my bag
- Blasts air across 100 speed settings driven by a 43,000-RPM motor, which might not mean anything to you, but it can go from a gentle face mist to a full-blown wind tunnel — and fast.
- Runs all day (literally) on a 9,000-mAh battery. I’ve used it consistently for a 14-hour photo shoot and still had a bunch of juice to spare.
- Recharges my phone at 18W when I don’t have any outlets around. It’s got a USB-C out that you can connect to.
- Doubles as a three-level flashlight and emergency strobe for any late-night activities.
- Inflates pool floats and air mattresses thanks to the magnetic air nozzle attachments. You never have to run out of breath again.
Also, I’m constantly coming up with new ways to use the fan besides what it’s intended for. The fan is strong enough that it makes for a great makeshift blower, so you can clean crumbs from your car and get rid of leaves from your front porch. I’ve even used it to start a fire, dry off my phone after it fell into water, and create a wind effect for a photoshoot.
There’s also a battery indicator that tells me exactly how much juice I have left. Once you run out, you can charge it from zero to 100% in about 2.5 hours.
This is the flashlight on the back, and you can see the USB-C port for charging your phone.
A few specs you should know
- Weight: 10.4 ounces. It’s made of metal, so it’s heavier than a basic clip-fan, but small enough to toss in a sling bag.
- Noise: Up to 65 decibels on max. It can get loud, but not leaf-blower loud.
- Colors: Gray or brown (the latter is cheaper right now)
The bottom line
If summer’s already cooking you or you just want a MacGyver-level gadget that cools, charges and illuminates, grab the Ultra2 while it’s 26% off on Amazon. It’s earned permanent residency in my everyday-carry lineup — right next to my ultra-portable camping Cliq chair.
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