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Why Aussies Love CapyCool Fans: What 900+ Reviews Reveal Why Capycool Fans Are Different Best Hands-Free Fans: Waist vs Neck Fans Compared How Do Waist Fans Work? The Science of Body Cooling The Proven Power of Pairing a Cooling Towel with a Portable Fan: Backed by Research Rechargeable vs Disposable Hand Warmers: Which Is Better?
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Why Your Pram Might Be Hotter Than You Think
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Why Aussie Tradies Love Capycool Shirt Fans

Why Aussie Tradies Love Capycool Shirt Fans

Shirt fan, waist fan, under-shirt fan or shirt blower. Whatever you call it, discover why hands-free cooling is becoming a tradie favourite.

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Heat Kills More People Than We Think. What Australia Can Learn From NPR’s Investigation

Heat Kills More People Than We Think. What Australia Can Learn From NPR’s Investigation

NPR found heat may contribute to around 9,000 US deaths a year. Here’s what the investigation means for Australia ahead of summer 2026-27.

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What Australia Can Learn From Europe and America’s Brutal 2026 Heatwaves

What Australia Can Learn From Europe and America’s Brutal 2026 Heatwaves

Europe and the US just endured extraordinary heatwaves. Here’s what worked, what failed and how Australians can prepare for summer 2026–27.

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Strongest El Niño in 1,000 Years? What Australia Could Face

Strongest El Niño in 1,000 Years? What Australia Could Face

Could This Be the Strongest El Niño in 1,000 Years? What Australians Should Know If the latest weather headlines sound a little dramatic, you’re not imagining things. A meteorologist has warned that the rapidly developing 2026 “Super El Niño” could...

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Australia's Super El Nino Summer: The Ultimate 2026-27 Guide

Australia's Super El Nino Summer: The Ultimate 2026-27 Guide

Published: 18 August 2026 Last updated: 27 August 2026 New interactive guide Want to know what summer could look like where you live? We've just launched our interactive Australia Summer 2026-27 map. Click your state, choose your nearest region and...

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How to Stay Cool While Travelling: The Hot Destination Packing Guide

Travelling somewhere hot? The right personal cooling kit can make a sweaty travel day feel much more manageable, especially when you are walking, waiting in queues, sightseeing, commuting or trying to sleep somewhere that was definitely not built with Aussie...

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Why The 2026 European Heatwaves Are Deadlier Than Ours in Australia

Why The 2026 European Heatwaves Are Deadlier Than Ours in Australia

Published by CapyCool Research Labs. Reference piece, updated as the event develops. Figures are provisional and were accurate as of 25 June 2026. Around the 2026 summer solstice, an exceptionally early and severe heatwave settled over Western Europe and the...

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What El Niño Means for Australia in 2026: Hotter Days, Less Snow and a Summer to Watch

What El Niño Means for Australia in 2026: Hotter Days, Less Snow and a Summer to Watch

Is El Niño coming to Australia in 2026? Learn what it means for winter warmth, snowfields, summer heat, drought, bushfires and staying cool.

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Reducing Thermal Perception vs Reducing Actual Body Temperature

Reducing Thermal Perception vs Reducing Actual Body Temperature

One of the most common questions we get asked is: Does it cool the air? Does it actually reduce temperature? While our portable fans are not air conditioners (stay tuned—we’re working on some exciting products that have refrigeration functions!), they...

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Why Your Pram Might Be Hotter Than You Think

Why Your Pram Might Be Hotter Than You Think

As Australian parents, we're no strangers to scorching summer days. But did you know that your baby's pram could be significantly hotter than the air around you? Recent research has shed light on this important issue, revealing some surprising facts...

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Science-Backed Guide to Beating the Aussie Summer Heat

Science-Backed Guide to Beating the Aussie Summer Heat

As Australia faces increasingly hot summers, finding effective ways to stay cool is becoming more critical than ever. Recent data shows that over 10 million Australians live in areas facing extreme heat-related risks. With temperatures soaring to record highs -...

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Studies show why neck fans are a game changer for Aussie summers

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...

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