Waist-mounted clip fan review: a cooling tool for outdoor enthusiasts, a hands-free cooling experience

During mountain hiking at 35℃, the handheld fan in the backpack always sways; when camping, I want to free my hands to set up the tent, but there is nowhere to put the fan; when riding uphill, the stinging pain of sweat flowing into my eyes makes me collapse - as an outdoor enthusiast for ten years, I have tried 10 cooling tools until I came across this waist-mounted clip fan. 288g lightweight design, 4000mAh battery life, 5 levels of precise wind speed, and can be used as waist clip, hanging, and desktop, completely solving the contradiction of "cooling and getting in the way" outdoors. If you are also looking for an outdoor fan that "does not cause trouble", this actual test may help you make a decision.

3-in-1 usage: waist clip, hanging, desktop, fully adaptable to outdoor scenes

What impressed me most was its flexibility of "no scene selection, use and place at any time". Outdoor fans understand how important this freedom is:

Waist clip mode: clip it on the backpack belt or assault pants when hiking, the fan is aimed at the back and waist, and the sweat is blown away as soon as it comes out when climbing, without shaking at all;Hanging mode: hang it on the chest as a neck fan when climbing, freeing your hands and cooling the neck and face;Desktop mode: cleverly open the clip, study or work at the desk, and enjoy the coolness anytime and anywhere.

Last week, I used the waist clip throughout the hike in the canyon, freeing my hands to grab the trekking poles, and I felt safe - this is what an outdoor fan should look like.

5 wind speeds: precise control from "morning mist breeze" to "climbing strong wind"

The 5 wind speeds seem simple, but they accurately hit every demand point outdoors. The illusion that ordinary fans have three gears will be instantly shattered on a 38℃ mountain ridge, and this one:

• Gear 1 (5m/s): When making coffee in the camp in the morning, the wind is like a breeze in the valley, which does not blow out the fire, and the battery life is 13 hours, which is enough for a full-day hike;
• Gear 3 (6.5m/s): In the afternoon, the wind is just enough to take away the sweat on the body surface, and the battery life is 4 hours and 45 minutes to the next supply point;
• Gear 5 (10m/s): When sprinting on a steep slope, the 10m/s strong wind is like a "small hurricane", which instantly blows away the stuffiness, and the battery life of 1 hour and 40 minutes is enough to climb the most difficult 3 kilometers.

Short press to switch gears is very convenient, and it can be operated with gloves without delaying the pace of footsteps.

4000mAh battery life: outdoor protection from sunrise to starfall

The battery life of the 4000mAh battery gave me too many surprises during weekend camping:
One-day hiking (9 am to 5 pm): 5 hours in 1st gear + 3 hours in 3rd gear, and 20% of the power was left when I returned to the parking lot;
Two days and one night camping: 2 hours of climbing in 5th gear + 4 hours of hiking in 3rd gear on the first day, 8 hours in 1st gear to hang the tent at night, and 3 hours on the second day;
Emergency: My teammate’s fan was out of power, so I lent him my 5th gear for 1 hour, and I switched to 1st gear and still insisted on reaching the end.
For outdoor parties, "no need to worry about running out of power" is more important than "super strong wind power" - this model has done it.

288g lightweight: burden-free experience like a "second layer of skin"

288g, lighter than my mountaineering watch, this weight is very important in a 15km hike:
Clipped on the waist to the combat pants, it does not shake at all when running and jumping, unlike the previous fan that always hurts the waist;
Put it in the side pocket of the backpack, you can hardly feel the weight, and it will not increase the burden on your shoulders;
Clip it for a long time, the skin does not feel stuffy, and the breathable design avoids sweating and friction.
In the past, carrying a fan was like "weight training", but now it is like "invisible equipment". I only remembered "Oh, I also brought a fan" after the hike.

Charging and power display: No need to worry about recharging outdoors

The most fearful thing about outdoor use is “not knowing when the battery is out of power”, but its design is very considerate:
It can be fully charged in 3 hours and 30 minutes, and it can also be recharged with a solar charger. A short charge during lunch break is enough for the afternoon;
When the battery is low, the “0%” flashes to remind you, and it will not shut down suddenly, giving you time to switch to a low gear;
When charging, the “lightning” icon flashes, and it stays on when fully charged, so you can see the status clearly in the tent at night.
Last week, the heavy rain delayed my descent, and thanks to the power display, I switched to 1st gear in advance and made it to the rescue vehicle.

Tested in extreme environments: It withstood my "devil test"

As a hardcore outdoor player, I deliberately tested it in complex scenarios:
High temperature exposure: Continuously run at 5 gears for 1 hour under 38℃ sunlight, the body is slightly hot but the wind force remains unchanged;
Rock friction: The waist was rubbed against the rock wall for a few times, and the shell was slightly scratched, but the function was completely unaffected.
For outdoor tools, "durability" is 100 times more important than "good looks" - it did not disappoint.

Multi-scenario outdoor adaptation: Not only hiking, it is an all-round player

In addition to hiking and camping, I found it is also very useful in these scenarios:
Cycling: Clip it on the back waist of the cycling clothes, 5 levels of wind blow from the back, 10 times cooler than the helmet fan;
River tracing: Hang it on the waterproof bag, blow dry wet clothes when resting, much faster than natural drying;
Rock climbing: Stand at the bottom of the rock when resting, 3 levels of wind blow to the neck, relieve the heat after climbing.

Why should outdoor parties replace your old fan?

Compared with the 8 outdoor fans I have used, the advantages of this one are too obvious:
Free your hands compared to handheld fans, and you can grab rock points when climbing;
It has a larger air volume and longer battery life than the neck-hanging fan, and it is not "useless" in hot weather;
288g+3-in-1 design, suitable for all scenarios from urban parks to wilderness.
If you pursue "lightweight + strong battery life + not in the way", it is the best choice I have used so far.

Conclusion: This is the outdoor equipment I have "no regrets" this year.

From "carrying a fan is a burden" to "I dare not go into the mountains without it", this waist-hanging clip fan redefines outdoor cooling. Its 5 wind speeds, light weight, and long battery life are all "tailor-made" for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you are a novice or an old hiker, you can get a more comfortable hiking experience from it - after all, no one wants sweat to ruin a perfect outdoor trip.
If you also love the mountains, don't let the stuffiness become a regret, try it, you will come back to thank me.