You don't need a swimming pool to keep cool this summer — here are 9 alternatives to beating the heat

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• Swimming in a pool or ocean isn't the only way to keep cool during the hot summer months.
• Splash pads and pick-up truck pools are all alternatives to traditional above and in-ground pools — and likely won't cost as much money or take up as much space.
• There are even wearable products designed to help cool you down such as a personal misting fan or wearable tech that reads your internal temperature and adjusts it accordingly.

Summer isn't all blue skies and ocean breezes. It's also when the sun shines very brightly and shows no mercy. But not everyone is lucky enough to own a pool to wade in when it's scorching hot outside. Thankfully, there are a few alternative ways to stay cool at home, on the road, and on vacation.

Whether you don't have access to, the money for, or the desire to deal with the upkeep of a pool, we've come up with a list of products and best practices to help keep you cool, calm, and collected all season long. From fixtures you'd normally find in a waterpark to wearable tech that alters your perception of temperature, here are some of the best and quickest ways to beat the heat.