Camp Living

What Stands Out

• Serious airflow for a personal fan: The BLDC motor reaches up to 8,900 RPM and delivers air velocity up to 11.0 m/s. That’s useful when a tent or campsite feels stagnant and you need air moving directly toward you.
• Five adjustable speeds: Rather than choosing between a weak breeze and full power, the five settings provide more control over airflow, noise and battery consumption.
• A substantial rechargeable battery: The 37 Wh, 10,000 mAh battery supports a stated runtime of 3–28 hours. Actual endurance depends on how aggressively you run the fan.
• Clip-on versatility: The integrated clip attaches to belts, pants and straps, making it practical for hands-free cooling around camp. The detachable neck strap adds another carrying option.
• USB-C charging with two charging rates: A compatible 18 W PD charging setup takes approximately 3.5 hours, while charging at 10 W takes approximately 5.5 hours.
• Backup power-bank capability: The USB-C output supplies 5V 2A to another device. The catch is important: the fan must be off while charging that device.
• Compact but not ultralight: Its 90 x 54 x 122 mm body is easy to accommodate in car-camping gear, although the 370 g weight becomes noticeable when carried on clothing for extended periods.

In The Field

The first place I would put the Claymore Clip Fan Plus to work is an August campsite east of the Cascades. Summer camping around the eastern slopes can feel entirely different from a damp weekend on the Olympic Peninsula. By late afternoon, the tent has been collecting heat, the picnic table is warm, and even after sunset the air sometimes refuses to move. I don’t need a big fan blowing across the entire campsite. I want something close enough to make sitting, reading and falling asleep more comfortable without rearranging my setup.

That’s where the Clip Fan Plus makes sense. Its strongest feature isn’t simply the top airflow figure; it’s the combination of concentrated airflow, adjustable output and a mounting system that doesn’t demand much room. I can see it clipped to a suitable strap near the tent opening or attached to a daypack while getting dinner ready.

I would be deliberate about where I attach it inside a tent. A fan is only useful if it stays securely positioned and points in the right direction. A properly supported strap or attachment point makes more sense than pulling against delicate mesh or lightweight tent fabric. I would also keep the grille clear of sleeping bags, loose clothing and anything that might interfere with airflow.

The five speeds are useful because I rarely want the same airflow all evening. While I’m sitting outside after a long day, stronger airflow might be welcome. Once I’m inside the tent, I would start lower and increase the setting only if necessary. The 11.0 m/s maximum is an impressive specification for a personal fan, but maximum airflow isn’t automatically the most comfortable setting when the fan is close to your face.

Noise is another reason I’d pay attention to those settings. There’s a big difference between running a fan beside a camp chair and having it close to your pillow. Any compact fan moving air at high speed creates some combination of motor sound and air movement. Claymore doesn’t provide a sound measurement in the pinned specifications, so I wouldn’t promise that it’s silent or assign it a noise level. For sleeping, I’d choose the lowest speed that provides enough circulation.

Battery life is where this fan becomes more interesting for overnight use. Claymore lists a runtime range of 3–28 hours, which gives a useful picture of the tradeoff between airflow and endurance. I would treat the upper end as the best-case figure, not something to expect while blasting the fan at maximum output. Higher speeds place more demand on the battery. For a hot overnight trip, I’d rather use a comfortable lower setting and preserve enough charge for the hours when I actually need the fan.

The battery itself is substantial for this category. A 37 Wh capacity gives the Clip Fan Plus more flexibility than a small fan intended only for occasional use. Still, I wouldn’t assume a certain number of full nights without knowing my preferred speed and actual usage. The practical approach is straightforward: start the trip fully charged, use higher speeds when conditions justify them, and reduce airflow when the temperature finally drops.

Charging is simple in concept because the fan uses USB-C, but charging time deserves some planning. With the specified 18 W PD charging setup, Claymore lists approximately 3.5 hours. At 10 W, that stretches to about 5.5 hours. I would charge the fan before packing rather than relying on a quick top-up immediately before bed.

The power-bank function is a nice secondary benefit, particularly when camping with a phone that doubles as a camera, map and weather reference. The USB-C output provides 5V 2A, giving me another option if my main battery bank is unavailable or running low. However, there’s an important limitation: the fan stops while it charges another device. On a genuinely hot night, I wouldn’t want to sacrifice cooling just to add power to my phone. I’d consider the power-bank feature an emergency convenience, not a reason to leave my regular charging setup behind.

I’m also interested in how the clip and neck strap change where the fan can be used. Around a gravel-bar campsite on the Skagit, I often want both hands free while managing cooking equipment or organizing gear. A fan attached to a stable strap could provide personal airflow without occupying valuable table space. Clipping it to a belt or pants is another option, but the weight changes that experience. At 370 g, it isn’t something I’d forget was attached to my waistband during a long walk. I’d favor clipping it to stationary gear or using the strap for shorter periods.

The same practicality applies on a late-season coastal trip, although the need for cooling is very different. On the coast, I’m usually more interested in staying dry and protecting the cooking area from wind than trying to escape heat. A personal fan can still help move air around a sheltered space, but it doesn’t remove moisture, eliminate condensation or replace proper ventilation. Claymore doesn’t list a water-resistance rating, so I wouldn’t leave it out in rain or spray. This is a piece of powered camp equipment I’d keep sheltered, just as I would a lantern or battery bank.

Ultimately, the Clip Fan Plus earns its space when camp is hot enough that direct airflow noticeably improves comfort, and at $36.90 it’s an easy add to a summer car-camp kit. It’s less convincing as an everyday item clipped to clothing, and the charging limitation means it can’t do every job simultaneously. For warm-weather car camping, though, the balance of airflow, portability and battery capacity is appealing.

Technical Specifications

Final Thoughts

The Claymore Clip Fan Plus looks like a well-targeted solution to one of my least favorite summer camping problems: trying to sleep when the air inside the tent won’t move.

The combination of strong airflow, five speeds, a substantial battery and flexible mounting is more useful to me than an elaborate set of accessories. It’s compact enough to live in the car-camping kit and simple enough to position near a chair or sleeping area. The power-bank function is useful insurance, even though I’d rather keep the fan running on a hot night than use it to charge my phone.

The two things holding it back are the weight and that charging limitation. Neither would stop me from packing it for an August trip east of the Cascades, but both are worth understanding before buying.

For hot-weather car camping, this is the kind of small comfort upgrade I’d prioritize after getting the essentials sorted. A properly ventilated tent is still the foundation, but having direct airflow when the evening remains hot can make the difference between lying awake and getting some rest.