Ridgeline Fan Suggestions?

**JKDmoo** · 09-03-2014, 05:21

Last summer I bought a cheap dollar store battery powered fan which ran on 2 AA batteries. I got the idea from these forums. I hung it upside down from my ridgeline to help keep the air moving inside my bugnet. It really made a difference for 80* + evenings with little wind.

The other day, it stopped working. I would like to replace it with a better one. Does anyone have any suggestions on the best ridgeline fan?

I would like it to be small, light, more durable, and not too expensive. It would also be a bonus if it ran on AAA batteries because I only use AAA flashlights.

If anyone has any thoughts or suggestion, please let me know.

**gmcttr** · 09-03-2014, 09:23

I think you'll find all of the small fans will be "inexpensively made" and not the longest lived.

This is one that some where using a few years ago. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003DGPWLK/...VNOKO3E5&psc=1

**OutandBack** · 09-03-2014, 09:51

Originally Posted by gmcttr

I think you'll find all of the small fans will be "inexpensively made" and not the longest lived.

This is one that some where using a few years ago. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003DGPWLK/...VNOKO3E5&psc=1

This one is my favorite and I have tried several.

**JKDmoo** · 09-03-2014, 15:20

Thank you for the recommendation. I'll give this one a try. I'd rather it used AAA's but no one seems to make one like that. Oh well, I guess I have to carry to 2 types of batteries in order to stay cool.

**OutandBack** · 09-03-2014, 15:51

Originally Posted by JKDmoo

Thank you for the recommendation. I'll give this one a try. I'd rather it used AAA's but no one seems to make one like that. Oh well, I guess I have to carry to 2 types of batteries in order to stay cool.

Although they are very expensive if you get the Lithium AA's they are much lighter and last 4 times longer.
For a 3 day weekend (2 nights) I don't bring spares.

I did the same thing with one sized batteries. I went with AA since that is what my garmin GPS uses, headlamp and my weather radio.
hth

**KingsFord** · 09-03-2014, 18:51

+1
We use the Travelon Folding Fan also.

**joshjv** · 09-05-2014, 08:56

Originally Posted by JKDmoo

Thank you for the recommendation. I'll give this one a try. I'd rather it used AAA's but no one seems to make one like that. Oh well, I guess I have to carry to 2 types of batteries in order to stay cool.

You could use these, or similar and then just carry AAA. But, they will get used up faster than
http://www.amazon.com/Bluecell-Batte...+dummy+battery

**Shug** · 09-05-2014, 09:09

I use this fan from time to time. 3 Speeds and I actually feel it!.........http://images.search.yahoo.com/image...imhvt&fr=aaplw
Bought mine on Amazon. $12.99. Uses 4 AA though.
Shug the Cool

**JKDmoo** · 09-05-2014, 22:29

Originally Posted by joshjv

You could use these, or similar and then just carry AAA. But, they will get used up faster than
http://www.amazon.com/Bluecell-Batte...+dummy+battery

Wow, I have never seen these. Great idea, I will definitely try these out.

Besides since the Travelon fan that others mentioned has now been recommended by Shug, I have to try it.

**Xtrm tj** · 09-05-2014, 22:43

Originally Posted by JKDmoo

Wow, I have never seen these. Great idea, I will definitely try these out.

Besides since the Travelon fan that others mentioned has now been recommended by Shug, I have to try it.

I've used small pieces of aluminum foil to take up the space to use a aaa battery, it's worked for me in a pinch. Just make sure the pieces aren't connected...lol. It would be a problem. There my safety disclaimer...lol