Lasko Misto Outdoor Misting Blower Fan, Ideal for Sports, Camping, Decks & Patios, 3 Speeds, 15", Black, 7050

Why it's worth it

The Lasko Misto is a weatherproof, hose-fed blower with automatic louvers that spread mist across a seating area on their own. It's a fixture for a covered patio, not something you carry around.

The louvers do the work of oscillation without moving the fan. Internal louvers sweep automatically, spreading mist across a wide seating area instead of blasting one chair. The head also pivots up to 90 degrees, so you can aim the whole thing at a dining table or up over a group. Set it once and leave it.

It's genuinely built for outdoor exposure, which most misting fans are not. The housing is weatherproof and ETL-listed, with an in-line GFI cord and a grounded 3-prong plug that cuts power if it senses a fault. That's the difference between a fan that lives on the porch all summer and one you carry inside every night.

From our review of 7 portable misting fans, by Genevieve Dubois, Home & Living Expert

What we like

• +The louvers do the work of oscillation without moving the fan
• +It's genuinely built for outdoor exposure, which most misting fans are not
• +Hose-fed mist means it never runs dry mid-gathering
• +Three speeds and a carry handle cover the practical stuff

What to know

• –It needs an outlet and a hose, both within reach
• –At 16.1 pounds it's a two-hands job