This Cooling Neck Fan Is Like Having My Own Personal Air Conditioner Everywhere I Go
This wearable neck fan normally goes for $300, but right now it's available for $222 on Amazon -- a 26% discount.
The Torras Coolify Cyber is a portable air conditioner worn on the neck. When I first used it, I was impressed by the comfort and air pressure but had doubts about how it would do in the long run and if it would overheat from prolonged use. I'm happy to report that I've been positively surprised and would carry it when traveling to hot, humid places.
It features an ergonomic design with a ceramic cooling plate on the part that touches your neck. It's immensely useful alongside the fan vents on hot days. The device didn't feel uncomfortable to wear. I could have it on for at least an hour at a stretch. You can also press and hold a button on the collar to switch to warm air for cold-weather conditions. You can choose from three fan settings for airflow and three temperature modes -- heat, fan and cool -- for the kind of air you need. It's an all-year gadget.
Portable, comfortable and easy to use
I live in Delhi, where the temperature can cross 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit). In that heat, when you're indoors, your only relief is an air conditioner, but when I'm outside, the Torras Coolify Cyber is my go-to gadget. I could forget my phone but not this portable air conditioner. It can get sweaty and uncomfortable when you're active under the sun, but the constant cold airflow makes it manageable.
The Torras wearable AC is a must-have for anyone who gets uncomfortable with the weather outside and needs some relief from the ambient air. And with this limited-time deal bringing the price down to $222, now's a good time to give it a try.
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