boscha Backpack Navy

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Because the vacuum is worn on the back, the user has both hands free to maneuver around obstacles and furniture and can easily reach high or hard-to-reach areas.

Some bagged vacuums (such as the GV Lightweight Vacuum, our "best large-capacity" pick) come with reusable, washable bags that need to be cleaned instead—an endeavor that can be messy.Allow the backpack to dry naturally by hanging it upside down in a suitable location, preferably in a shady place with high air circulation.

Allow the backpack to dry naturally by hanging it upside down, somewhere shady with high air circulation. According to Guerrero, this makes them “ideal for cleaning large spaces or for tasks that require a lot of bending or reaching. The vacuum weighs 11 pounds, which is slightly heavier than some other models, but nothing that really moves the needle. Proceed by gently scrubbing the area with a sponge or a toothbrush, then let the applied treatment sit for about 30 minutes. Although highly efficient on both hard floors and carpets, it doesn’t come with as many attachments as some backpack vacuums.Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. The vacuum, which is backed by a “Gold” Seal of Approval from the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), has a four-stage filtration system—HEPA filter included. If this is the case, your backpack will probably have collected everything from dust and dirt, to sweat and grease spots.

The upside: The included small attachments fit into handy compartments on the harness for easy access, and you can purchase additional tools separately, if needed. We also considered the breadth of attachments and any required maintenance to determine which backpack vacuums offer the best overall value.The ProVac FS 6 comes with separate carpet and hard floor heads that you can swap out depending on the flooring.