Cool Stories Guide
Find the right guide faster
Practical cooling tips, fan comparisons, heat science and a few chill extras from the CapyCool crew.
Buying Guide
Best clip-on fan guide
Start here if you’re comparing hands-free cooling options.
Science
How waist fans work
The simple physics behind airflow, sweat and feeling cooler.
For Work
Heat stress on worksites
Why cooling matters for tradies, crews and outdoor jobs.
Sleep
Can’t sleep when it’s hot?
Practical ways to cool down through sticky summer nights.
Insights, tips, and research on staying cool in the Aussie heat.
Cool Stories
Stay informed and stay cool. Cool Stories brings you insights, studies, and practical tips on beating the heat, from the science of cooling to real-world solutions for Aussie summers.
18 Times a Waist Fan Chest Strap Beats a Lanyard
A waist fan on a lanyard is brilliant when you are standing around or sitting at a desk. The trouble starts the moment you actually move. Bend down to pick something up and the fan swings forward and points at...
Best Hands-Free Fans: Waist vs Neck Fans Compared
Some jobs need both your hands. You cannot hold a fan while you are wiring a board, pushing a pram up a hill, plating up in a hot kitchen, or running between meetings at an outdoor event. That is the...
Studies show why neck fans are a game changer for Aussie summers
As temperatures rise and summer settles in, it's time to talk about staying comfortable in Australia's intense heat. If you haven't considered a neck fan yet, you might be missing out on a game-changing addition to your summer toolkit. Let's...