Just 53 Things That’ll Help You Cool Off This Summer — Even If You’re Nowhere Near A Beach Or Pool

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1. A 100% cotton puff-sleeve dress (WITH POCKETS) you can throw on when you don't want clothes touching your body but you need to look nice and put-together.

Old Navy

I bought this a few months ago in a leopard print (now sold out, sadly) and I'm obsessed. Every time I wear it, I get tons of compliments, and people are shocked that I spent so little money on it. But now it's on MAJOR sale ($12!) and in some more colors besides this lovely orange, but in more limited sizing. I wish I'd snagged it in every single color before the sizes started selling out.

Get it from Old Navy for $11.49 (available in regular sizes M–4X, tall M–XXL, and petite XS–XXL).

2. A cooling misting system to help you get as much time as possible outside this summer because last summer your backyard started to feel like sitting in a sauna. (Hey, at least you didn't have to look at strangers in their towels!)

Amazon, www.amazon.com

Promising review: "I love spending time outside, and we entertain on our patio, too. But when it's over 100 degrees outside, nobody feels like visiting. Until now!! I bought one and liked it so much I ordered another to cover both patios. They lower the temps to a more moderate level in just moments and don't use a 100 gallons of water doing it! I put mine along the top of our privacy fence and then put a fan in behind it and made it almost like having an AC unit outside. They're easy to put up and take down and come with convenient hanging hooks! I read the reviews people wrote about the heads getting stopped up, and they WILL, but as a plumber I'll tell you a trick to keeping them working like new: vinegar. Just remove the heads and soak then in a little straight vinegar then use a small bristle brush like a toothbrush or nail brush rinse them off and replace them in the mister tubing, and they should be like brand-new." —Sonya Combs

Get it from Amazon for $21.20+ (available in several pack sizes).

1. A 100% cotton puff-sleeve dress (WITH POCKETS) you can throw on when you don't want clothes touching your body but you need to look nice and put-together.

2. A cooling misting system to help you get as much time as possible outside this summer because last summer your backyard started to feel like sitting in a sauna. (Hey, at least you didn't have to look at strangers in their towels!)

3. A flexible adjustable mister if the reason you haven't been reading on your deck is because of, simply, the heat. And because it's easily adjustable, you can take it with you as you move positions to avoid the sun. (Or embrace it?)

4. Ice pop sleeves in different prints so everyone knows whose is whose while enjoying a ~cooling~ frozen dessert at their own pace, instead of in a race against sticky, melting syrupy fun!

5. A *universal* drink handle you can slip onto whatever water bottle happens to be clean this morn so you don't have to rob yourself of precious pool or beach time just to wash out the Stanley Cup with the handle.

6. An oscillating tower fan to help the air flow without REALLY jacking up your energy bill. It's a bladeless fan that works quietly with six speed options and a remote you can park on your nightstand in case you get a little too cold at night (what a great problem to have).

7. A HyperChiller you can park directly below your *hot* coffee machine to cool down your caffeine in under a minute because your body requires caffeine but you can't stand to drink a hot drink right now.

9. A hot or cold therapy hat you can put in the fridge before bedtime to cool down your noggin. It's made for migraine relief, but tons of reviewers love it otherwise.

10. A Step2 water tablethat, according to my colleague Heather Braga, is THE hottest thing for toddlers. Simply put it on your patio, fill it with water, and let your little one go to town with buckets, spinners, and a waterfall.

11. Some flowy shorts could be the minimum (but adequate) amount of fabric to wear when it feels like summer has hit its peak, only for you to be unpleasantly surprised the next week when the heat index is about 10 degrees hotter.

13. A cooling bandana the fam can use in a variety of ways. It instantly cools when wet *and* it has UPF 50.

14. Some Saucony ventilated workout socks that'll help keep your old dogs feeling cooler as you pound the pavement.

15. A spaghetti strap romper can layer well over a swimsuit or a thematic shirt while keeping your from overheating.

16. A Dickie's performance cooling T-shirt if you want the benefits of a cooling shirt without looking like you're wearing cooling clothing as you chow down on a Dole Whip or gelato.

17. A mini sprinkler pool to help the fam cool off and get some water time without having to dump out a kiddie pool's worth of water once the fun has wrapped.

18. A portable handheld fan that's also a power bank *and* flashlight. So you'll be sure to find all sorts of uses for it, even when you're outside of the confines of deliciously chilly AC.

19. An outdoor fan just begging to be mounted in the corner of your porch to keep a breeze going because even if your porch has ceiling fans, sometimes that isn't enough in mid-July. Also, circulating air will decrease the number of bugs that bother you.

21. Plus, a battery-operated flexible rotating fan that lots of reviewers use on strollers to keep babies cool. But! It would be great to wrap around your bed frame on your side if you're the hot sleeper and your partner isn't.

22. A *foldable* wide-brim hat for helping you keep the sun off of your face.

23. An inflatable dinosaur water play center you wish came in an adult size, too. Just be prepared that after you break it out the first time, you're probably going to have to set it up dozens more times this summer.

24. Twister Splash, an updated version of everyone's favorite body-contorting game that'll shoot water at you unless you can cover the hole with your hands or feet. Everyone's gonna be EXTRA hydrated whether they wanna be or not!!

25. A mini sprinkler pool to help the fam cool off and get some water time without having to dump out a kiddie pool's worth of water once the fun has wrapped.

26. A fancy umbrella that reviewers love for their patio but *also* take along to the beach. But if you're landlocked, you still have lots of shady backyard ops to use it.

27. A set of cooling patcheswill work some soothing magic for a variety of uses including (perhaps most importantly), sunburn. But it'll also help with itchiness from bug bites and poison ivy. And! They're TSA friendly. So you can probably leave your aloe vera gel at home for your next vacation.

28. A sturdy beach umbrella you can use in the park or yard too! Reviewers say it withstands the wind!

29. A *tasteful* sunshade triangle rather than a canopy you can rig up over the patio or the kids' sandbox to block up to 95% of UV rays and keep things a bit cooler while you lounge in the shade.

30. Or a 15-foot lighted umbrella that'll tilt (literally) to your whims and give you the right amount of shade and light when/where you want it.

31. A hanging lounge chair your dog will adore too — all the better to make a lil' oasis for yourself. (Even in the smallest of backyards!)

32. An inflatable lounge pool that'll seriously bring down the temp without cramping your budget. Also, you can set it up solo.

33. And a non-inflatable dog/kiddie pool because you're not the only one who's on the verge of overheating. Let's keep everyone at a desirable temp this summer! And when you're done with it for the day, it folds up for criminally easy storage.

34. A pressure-activated cooling pad you can keep in a spot right inside your door so your dog has a place to go for a quick cool down when they ask to come inside. It's 5–10 degrees cooler than room temp and reviewers say it also provides some relief for pets with joint pain.

35. A BruMate insulated can cooler to technically cover up what you're drinking at the park if alcohol isn't allowed (MUHAHAHAHA). It'll keep your drink 20 times colder than a Koozie.

36. A cooler/side table you can leave parked outside on your patio or deck to keep your canned or bottled beverages ice cold when it's too hot to move, much less go inside the house to grab something from the fridge. After all, how are you supposed to ~chill~ with an outside-temp drink?!

37. A cooling mattress pad reviewers rave about because it's truly awful to get ready for bed and then lie there, unable to sleep because you're too hot. This'll set you up for sleep success.

38. A silk pillowcase that'll have a soothing, cooling effect. But! These'll stick around in your bedding mix during cold weather, too, because silk doesn't suck moisture from your hair and skin like cotton pillowcases do.

39. Or a specifically designed set of two cooling pillowcases made with Japanese cooling fibers to help absorb your body heat while you sleep.

40. A set of two cooling pillows that are hotel quality. I'm a hot sleeper and swear by these year-round. They're also INCREDIBLY comfy and supportive thanks to the gel fiber filling.

41. Or if you're feeling a bit splurgy, a cooling pillow filled with a super squishy foam that'll provide a super cool sleep surface for at least 12 hours.

42. Or a cervical pillow with breathable memory foam if you're a hot sleeper but need your head and neck cradled in a gentler way than a regular pillow. Also, it comes with an Arc-Chill pillowcase!

43. A set of cooling bed sheets that'll keep you from waking up all hot and sweaty. They feel super pricey but, thank goodness, aren't!

44. A temperature-regulating 100% cotton blanket that'll keep the air flowing while you dream about Pedro Pascal.

45. Sweat-wicking pajamas made of viscose and spandex because, well, those Old Navy PJ pants from middle school that are still kicking are perf for cold weather, but you need something more breathable during summer months. Oh, and the waist is elastic!

46. A cooling body sprayas a welcome relief before bed or if you wake up in the middle of the night feeling toasty.

47. A handy dandy ice roller you can use as an early-morning treat to help your skin feel spectacular. But! Reviewers also note it's helped them minimize the look of pores, reduce redness and puffiness, and even provide some migraine relief.

48. An investment-worthy ChiliPAD sleep system if you've long been in pursuit of something that'll keep you the exact same temperature all night — especially if you'd like to sleep a different temp than your bed partner.

49. A set of reusable rainbow poopy "water balloons,"you can use over and over and over again. The sides are magnetized for quick and easy refilling! Sometimes you just need to throw water at each other for some mid-summer relief.

50. A set of blackout curtains that'll keep your bedroom (or any other room!) as dark as you want and help maintain your ideal indoor temp! (It'll work so nicely with your resolution of getting better-quality sleep.)

53. Or a sleeveless tennis sundress in case you'd like to do zero math when getting dressed for the way-too-hot day. It has a romper inside so you're covered top and bottom.

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5. A universal drink handle you can slip onto whatever water bottle happens to be clean this morn so you don't have to rob yourself of precious pool or beach time just to wash out the Stanley Cup with the handle.

7. A HyperChiller you can park directly below your hot coffee machine to cool down your caffeine in under a minute because your body requires caffeine but you can't stand to drink a hot drink right now.

13. A cooling bandana the fam can use in a variety of ways. It instantly cools when wet and it has UPF 50.

18. A portable handheld fan that's also a power bank and flashlight. So you'll be sure to find all sorts of uses for it, even when you're outside of the confines of deliciously chilly AC.

22. A foldable wide-brim hat for helping you keep the sun off of your face.

26. A fancy umbrella that reviewers love for their patio but also take along to the beach. But if you're landlocked, you still have lots of shady backyard ops to use it.

29. A tasteful sunshade triangle rather than a canopy you can rig up over the patio or the kids' sandbox to block up to 95% of UV rays and keep things a bit cooler while you lounge in the shade.