The best cooling products to survive a hot NYC summer

When you need more than a fan, this portable air conditioner has six modes: cool mode, dry mode to reduce humidity, fan mode, extra mode for fast cooling, sleep mode, and ECO mode. The air conditioner has a digital display on the top, and can also be controlled via app on your smartphone – and it works with Google Home as well. The hose can be installed in both horizontal and vertical sliding windows, and the air conditioner can run for 72 hours without needing to be drained.
ZAFRO Smart Inverter Portable Air Conditioner, 16,000 BTU, $620/ Sale $558 at Amazon

Carry your personal cooling system wherever you go with this handheld fan, which has 10 fan speeds and a rechargeable battery that lasts up to 11 hours. However, the device also has an icy-cold cooling plate that you can apply to lower your skin’s temperature up to 16 degrees. And the dry-touch evaporative mist can be used to drop temperatures, whether you’re indoors or outside. You can wear the fan, place it on a desk or table, hang it, or hold it. Color choices are haze, dragon fruit, carbon, glacier, and iced latte.
Shark ChillPill 3-in-1 Fan, Cooling Plate and Dry-Touch Mist, $150/Sale $130 at Amazon

You already know that a shower can cool you off. However, this soap bar can further cool and energize your skin. The bar contains eucalyptus, spearmint, and coconut oil, and each time you lather up, you’ll feel refreshed and hydrated. It’s also free of parabens, phthalates, silicones, sulfates, dyes, and fragrances.
Arctic Wave Cooling Body Bar, $10 at Pure & Gentle Soap

These cooling stretch jersey sheets are temperature-regulating and silky-soft. They’re made from a breathable nylon blend that is cool to the touch and moisture-wicking. And since the sheets have 10% spandex for stretching, they stay in place. Colors include blue, ivory, white, and grey.
Harbor House Cooling Stretch Jersey Bed Sheets, $192 at Amazon

If you’re like me, you reach for the covers even in the summer. This cooling comforter has a cool-to-the-touch nylon blend. The fabric is lightweight and breathable, and is designed to wick away moisture and regulate your body’s temperature to keep you cool at night. The color choices are white, gray/charcoal, ivory, and linen/deep linen.
Harbor House Cooling Reversible Tencel Comforter, $128 at Amazon

Both sides of these pillows are cooling. One side is an instant-cool nylon that feels up to 4 degrees cooler. The other side is made of breathable 100% cotton for a soft, gentle coolness. The dual-sided cooling pillows are antimicrobial and machine washable. They’re also adjustable, so you can unzip the pillows and remove the inserts to adjust the loft.
Miracle Made RemyCloud Adjustable Cooling Pillow Pair, $178 at Amazon

Another option is a pair of these cool-to-the-touch pillows, which can also be adjusted for the desired level of firmness. Unzip the pillow and then add or remove some of the shredded memory foam and down alternative fibers to make it as thick or flat as you prefer. The pillows have a GlacioTex cover that dissipates heat and regulates your body’s temperature to keep you cooler as you sleep.
Helix ComfortAdjust Cooling Pillow, $127 at Amazon

This under-pillow speaker will calm you down to help you sleep (because tossing and turning only makes you hotter). Using bone conduction technology, the speaker goes under your pillow and provides music that only you can hear. It provides true stereo sound, has sleep timers, and a 10-hour playtime. The speaker is pre-loaded with sea waves, rain, and wind sounds, and you can also stream sounds and music from your phone.
Jabees Peace Duo Pillow Speaker, $60 at Amazon

When it’s too hot to cook, this meal shake contains over 85 superfoods and greens, along with 25 grams of plant-based protein, 6 grams of fiber, and 26 vitamins and minerals. The 2-pound bag provides 15 servings, and the drinks are flavorful but not too sweet and not gritty. Flavors include chocolate, chocolate mint, chai, coffee, matcha, strawberry, vanilla, and a variety pack.
Ka’Chava Whole Body Meal Shake, $80 at Amazon

Here’s a fun way to cool off. This shaved ice maker can be used to create clean, healthy treats from fresh fruit juice, plant-based milk, or your favorite coffee or espresso. The shaved ice maker is easy to use. One touch provides a fluffy, snow-like texture. And the portable machine is also cordless. The set includes two reusable ice molds, an ice bowl, a USB-C charging cable, a cleaning brush, and a storage cover.
Yonanas Portable Shaved Ice Maker, $50 at Amazon

Crush ice to make your favorite drinks, and also blend milk shakes, smoothies, and more with this 3-in-1 appliance that’s a blender, food processor, and personal blender. It has a 1200-watt motor, touch-activated display, and five preset functions. The 8-cup processor has a generous 3” feed tube, and the 50oz Tritan blending jar provides mess-free pouring. The 20-oz Tritan personal blending cup has a lid and straw for on-the-go. Color choices are hydrangea, black sesame, porcini, sage green, and white icing.
Beautiful 3-in-1 Kitchen System, Blender, Food Processor, and Personal Blender, $139 at Walmart

When it’s hot, don’t forget to keep your lips moisturized. This lip balm variety pack provides UV A/UVB sunscreen protection to hydrate, replenish, and soothe your lips. The variety packs include pomegranate, mango and coconut, or green tea, coconut, and the original flavor.
Dermatone Lip Balm Fruit Variety Pack, $11 at Amazon

Umbrellas aren’t just for rain. This one provides sun protection. It has a reflective UPF 50+ silver canopy that reduces heat while protecting from UVA and UVB rays, and also keeps you cooler. The fiberglass frame is durable enough to withstand wind and rain, and the ergonomic handle has a simple auto-open button.
Solbari Compact Sun Protective Umbrella, $69 at Amazon

Keep water and drinks cold for 15 hours (and keep coffee and hot drinks hot for 6 hours) in this 24oz water bottle that’s 100% leak proof and dishwasher safe. It’s made from 90% recycled stainless steel. The bottle has dual openings – you can sip from the spout, or unscrew the base to add ice and clean the interior.
Ocean Bottle PEAK GO 24oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle, $48 at Amazon

Who knows where you may be when you need to refill your water bottle, so one with a water filter can be a lifesaver. And with this two-pack of 22-oz glass water bottles, you’ll never be caught off guard. Each bottle has a filter that removes 99.99 percent of bacteria, parasites, microplastics, sand, and dirt. There’s also an activated carbon capsule to remove chlorine, odors, and organic chemical matter.
LifeStraw Go Series Water Filter Bottle – 2 Pack, $76 at Amazon

You might think the weather’s too warm for an electric kettle. But not if you’re using the hot brew method to make iced tea, where you steep the tea bags or loose tea in boiling water, then add cold water to cool, stir in sugar, and your favorite fruit juice, and serve over ice. Anyway, the 1500-watt kettle boils 7 cups of water in less than 7 minutes, and has a 30-minute keep-warm setting. The touch-activated display has four presets and an automatic shut-off feature. Some of the many color choices include cornflower blue, lavender, hydrangea, rose, and sage green.
Beautiful 1.7L One-Touch Electric Kettle, $37 at Walmart

Ice cream is one of the most fun ways to keep cool – and you can even send personalized pints of ice cream to friends and family members. The Birthday Ice Cream Gift Pack includes four pints of ice cream with the following flavors and corresponding titles: chocolate cake (Happy Birth-YAH!), sea salt caramel brownie (Celebration by the Spoonful), mint cookie crunch (Make a Wish), and cookies & cream (Another Year Sweeter).
eCreamery Personalized Gourmet Handcrafted Ice Cream – 4 Pints, $90 at Amazon

This bamboo stretch-knit short-sleeve pajama set is made of 95% bamboo viscose and 5% spandex, and it’s breathable, moisture-wicking, and temperature-regulating to keep you cool while you sleep. The set is available in several colors and has contrast piping. The top has a button closure, and the shorts have pockets and an elastic waistband.
Cozy Earth Women’s Short Sleeve Pajama Set, $128 at Amazon

Stay cool and collected in these undershirts that have sweat pads in the underarms. The patented, layered, hydro-shield uses reverse osmosis to pull sweat away from your skin. Moisture and body heat escape as a vapor instead, eliminating sweat stains and keeping you cool and dry. Color choices are white, black, heather grey, and navy.
Thompson Tee Men’s Sweatproof Undershirt with Sweat Pads, Pack of 2, $63 at Amazon

Keep your feet cool and dry with these lightweight and quick-drying sandals. They have a contoured footbed that feels like you’re walking barefoot in the sand. Arch support provides relief from foot fatigue. The sandals are versatile enough to wear with dresses, jeans, shorts, or beachwear. There are over a dozen color choices, including ocean fog/black, paradise pink/lava rock, almond/dark java, and more. The company also makes men’s sandals.
OLUKAI Ohana Women’s Sandals, $80 at Amazon

This hat adds a stylish touch while also reducing your exposure to damaging UV rays and providing some shade. It’s made from 100% natural fibers and has an oversized 4” brim. The hat provides UPF 30+ sun protection and blocks 95% of UV rays. The breathable hat has a medium crown size and an inner drawstring to adjust the fit. It can be folded (soft taco fold) for packing.
Wallaroo Hat Company Women’s Bali Fedora Hat, $61 at Amazon

No one wants to lug a hot and heavy backpack around during the summer. However, this backpack has a ventilated back system that keeps air flowing freely, so your back is never hot and sweaty. The body-contouring suspended mesh distributes weight, allowing the backpack to remain comfortable. Color choices are mulberry, black, and tempest blue.
Rab Men’s Airox Backpack 18-Liter, $165/Sale $124 at Amazon