Why should the best shop vac be relegated to the ground when you could have it strapped to your back? Enter stage right the Makita Backpack Vacuum, the best backpack vacuum cleaner for its unique way of sucking up dust and debris. It could even be better than the Atrix VACBP1. Connect your Makita power tools to the end and experience dust extraction as you work. Need a vacuum for your house? Visit this best vacuum cleaner list for more options.
Why We Like It – Makita Backpack Vacuum
Having a Makita Backpack Vacuum strapped to your back means you get to continue your construction work, without worrying about sucking up cement dust and sawdust.
- 2-stage HEPA filter captures particles as small as 0.3 microns
- 64 CFM suction power w/ 44-inch water lift
- Continuous operation for up to 62 minutes
- Lasts 33 mins on high setting
Power
Similar to the Powr-Flite BP6S, the power of the Makita Backpack Vacuum is focused on dust extraction, at least when in use alongside power tools. With 64 CFM of suction power, you’ll hardly see any cement dust and whatnot flying away from your entry points. When put to use in clean-up, it has a 44-inch water lift, a great peak power given its size.
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Speed & Efficiency
These Makita LXT lithium-ion brushless cordless backpack vacuums are highly efficient as dust extractors. Not only do you greatly avoid sucking in dust, but its 2-stage HEPA filter captures 99.97% of particulates as small as 0.3 microns! If sucking dirt as you work is what you’re after, the Bosch Vacuum has that unique ability.
Bin Capacity & Maintenance
Despite being a smaller device, the Makita XCV10ZX is a 0.5-gallon HEPA filter backpack dry vacuum. That’s ample space for the job at hand, and several more after. If backpacks aren’t your thing, the Ridgid Vacuum is stainless steel and holds 16 gallons.
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Durability
Makita Cordless Backpack Vacuum Cleaners have to be air-tight, considering it’s sucking up as much as 0.5 gallons. That’s nothing compared to the DeWalt Vacuum’s 16-gallon capacity, but that’s a different situation. Thankfully, it is tightly sealed, and the design uses as few pieces as possible to prevent any leaks. This is especially true when it comes to parts accessories.
Value
It may seem pricey at first, and $449 is relatively high, the value you get when it’s in use is invaluable. Normally you or your workers would wear a mask to prevent sucking in dust, but it’s still possible to breathe that stuff in. The Makita Backpack Vacuum only reduces that issue even further. That’s more than enough reason to pick one of these up, despite its price.
Makita Backpack Vacuum Wrap Up
The Makita Backpack Vacuum has a unique ability to suck up dust and debris as you’re working, reducing the amount of dust that you’d otherwise breathe in, despite wearing a mask. Part of its success is through a 2-stage HEPA filtration system. And continuing to operate at 62 minutes on normal settings is value in and of itself.
