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The Craven packaway jacket is a bargain at the moment - but choose your colour carefully, as prices vary

£75 TOG24 waterproof jacket reduced to £30 in clearance sale

The Aolso mini travel umbrella is currently £8.49 in a limited time Amazon deal.

The tiny handbag essential for all weathers is just £8.49

The light green TECKNET handheld fan is reduced to £10.11 in an Amazon limited-time deal

This £10 fan could help during the next hot spell

Old fashioned fly paper still has a role to play - but there’s no shortage of modern gizmos to fight off the flies this summer

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SwitchBot's new e-ink display is a weather station with more than a few tricks up its sleeve

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The Suolita handheld fan has five speed settings, a digital display and up to 14 hours of battery life

This five-speed handheld fan is now £10.99

Estée Lauder Double Wear has become one of the beauty industry's most recognised longwear foundations

The foundation beauty fans always buy

The Marchpower Cooling Blanket is designed to help sleepers stay more comfortable during warm weather, with multiple colours and sizes available.

This cooling blanket could help you sleep better on warm nights

Londoners cool off at the giffgaff Keep Your Cool Zone at Boxpark Shoreditch

Almost half of Brits struggle to sleep during hot weather
Almost half of Brits struggle to sleep during hot weather, leaving them feeling tired and low on energy.
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The inflatable camping tent accommodates up to four people and includes a manual pump, guy ropes, stakes and carry bag

This four-person inflatable tent is now £199

The Olsen & Smith outdoor storage box is now 40% off on Amazon, offering a practical way to tidy up gardens and patios

Amazon Choice lockable garden storage box now £179.99

The Rapbin linen-blend trousers are designed for comfortable everyday wear during warmer weather

Summer linen trousers now £19.98

The Dimplex DXACF Tower Fan offers quiet cooling with oscillation, remote control and multiple airflow settings

Dimplex tower fan drops below £60 in Amazon deal

The five-seater garden furniture set includes a sofa, padded cushions, matching stool and wood-look table

This five-seater garden furniture set drops from £699 to £159.99

The Ninja CREAMi Scoop & Swirl can make ice cream, soft serve, gelato, sorbet and milkshakes using pre-frozen ingredients

Ninja’s new CREAMi Scoop & Swirl gets £82 off on Amazon

The Tate office chair combines a breathable mesh back with a padded waterfall seat and adjustable reclining mechanism

This breathable mesh office chair is ideal for hot weather - 40% off

Sydney Rope Folding Egg Chair includes a plush cushion and can be folded to make seasonal storage more convenient

Dunelm cuts £75 off folding egg chair in huge summer sale

The Simba Hybrid 3-in-1 Duvet can be separated into 3.5 and 7 tog layers or clipped together for a warmer 10.5 tog setup

The Simba duvet I use all year has a clever answer to summer heat

The Novigami Meza combines a breathable mesh back with adjustable height and a flexible reclining mechanism

This breathable mesh office chair gets nearly 70% off in a major sale

Woody and Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story 5 - Keeping kids hydrated this summer is easier with Disney Toy Story bottles

Make hydration fun with these Disney Toy Story Thermos bottles

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The compact CoamoTrail cooler combines oscillating airflow, two mist settings and remote operation in a portable tower design

This £80 portable air cooler has a storm mode and two mist settings

The Big Sister XL beanbag brings informal, colourful seating to patios, lawns and relaxed garden corners

This giant outdoor beanbag is £50 and available in 12 colours

The extra-large Pecute mat gives dogs a spacious cooling surface for warmer days at home or while travelling

This extra-large dog cooling mat is £16.50 cheaper at Amazon

The compact Obero fan combines six airflow settings with a 100ml humidifier and LED controls

This £14 USB air cooler has six speeds and a built-in humidifier

The HUMILABS portable air conditioner combines cooling, dehumidifying and fan functions in one compact unit designed for rooms up to 450 square feet

This 9000 BTU portable air conditioner is now £122 cheaper on Amazon
Featuring cooling, fan and dehumidifier functions, this discounted portable air conditioner could prove popular as temperatures begin to rise
Gareth Butterfield

This weatherproof storage box could help transform cluttered corners into organised outdoor spaces

The £34.99 garden buy shoppers are using to tackle outdoor clutter

This spacious Neo gazebo could help keep outdoor celebrations going whatever the British weather brings

This £28 waterproof gazebo deal could save your summer plans

Tumella's umbrella comes with a lifetime warranty

This 100mph wind-tested umbrella with 15,000 reviews is now under £16

The steel garden shed combines lockable access, weather-resistant materials and generous storage space for outdoor essentials

This large outdoor steel shed is now £159 with savings of up to 52%

The walk-in greenhouse provides a dedicated space for growing plants while helping protect them from changing weather conditions

Walk-in aluminium greenhouse slashed by £305 in Wowcher deal

The compact wooden potting shed is designed to maximise storage space without taking over the garden

This wooden garden potting shed has fallen to just £59 in outdoor deal

These reusable waterproof ponchos are designed to help festivalgoers stay prepared for unpredictable summer weather.

The £11 festival essential that could save your day if it rains

The spacious walk-in greenhouse offers room for growing projects and garden storage under one roof

This huge greenhouse costs less than many garden sheds right now

The SONGMICS folding trolley combines compact storage with a hefty 180kg load capacity

This 180kg folding festival trolley has dropped below £27 on Amazon

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Why my Hunter wellies are a year-round wardrobe essential

The Warlisou festoon lights are designed to add warm ambient lighting to patios, gardens and pergolas

Amazon shoppers can grab 100ft festoon garden lights for under £25

The compact umbrella is designed for commuters and travellers needing stronger protection against rain and gusty weather

The stormproof Amazon umbrella with 100,000 reviews is now under £20

The three-seater swing chair includes an adjustable canopy and cushioned seating for relaxed garden afternoons

This £49 three-seater garden swing chair could transform your evenings

The bladeless tower fan combines cooling features with a slim modern design

Bladeless tower fan drops into Amazon sale as warm weather approaches

The Black and Decker smart digital air cooler combines app control with portable evaporative cooling for home use

Black and Decker smart air cooler drops to £69 in Amazon summer deal

The portable oscillating air cooler includes a 4L tank, ice pack and adjustable airflow settings for summer cooling

Wowcher cuts portable air cooler to under £30 in summer deal

The Diveblues handheld turbo fan folds down into a compact travel-friendly design with adjustable cooling speeds

Diveblues handheld turbo fan drops below £15 in Amazon summer deal
A compact rechargeable handheld fan with up to 12 hours battery life has dropped below £15 in a limited-time Amazon deal
Gareth Butterfield

The Mixwise retractable hose reel is currently discounted with an extra voucher on Amazon.

Amazon drops 30m hose reel below £80 with voucher

An outdoor temperature of 21 degrees is said to reach 32 inside a car in as little as 10 minutes.

One in six owners risk their dog's life by leaving them in a warm car

Shark’s FlexBreeze HydroGo cordless misting fan is currently reduced in Amazon’s limited-time sale.

Shark cordless misting fan drops below £90 on Amazon

Rupert quickly adopted the XXL Giant Outdoor Bean Bag

I tested a giant outdoor bean bag and now the dog won’t get off it

The paddling pool has a variety of uses - including cooling off your pets

The fold-flat garden buy families are spotting before summer arrives

Light up your garden for less than £13 this summer

Solar festoon lights slashed to £12.99 as Brits get summer-ready

The Levoit pedestal air circulator fan combines whole-room airflow with quiet operation and adjustable settings

Levoit quiet pedestal fan gains attention as warmer weather arrives

Wise Bartender’s Summer Discovery Pack includes 20 alcohol-free drinks designed for summer gatherings and bank holiday weekends

£40 alcohol-free summer drinks pack arrives for the heatwave

The JOYIN double-lane inflatable water slide is currently reduced in Amazon’s limited-time sale.

Giant 32ft water slide drops below £40 on Amazon

The bestselling Pecute cooling mat is designed to help dogs stay comfortable during warmer summer weather.

This £16 cooling dog mat is trending on Amazon

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