The Best Backpack Leaf Blowers of 2022

The Greenworks Pro 80V cordless backpack leaf blower is one of the top-of-the-line battery-powered leaf blowers on the market. This leaf blower is capable of moving 610 cubic feet of air per minute at up to 180 miles per hour, with a variable speed trigger for maximum control. At less than 15 pounds, this leaf blower is relatively lightweight for easy use, and features low vibration technology to reduce discomfort.

This unit comes with a 2.5-amp-hour battery, giving it a continuous run time of up to 18 minutes. The included rapid charger takes about 45 minutes to completely charge the battery. For larger yards, it may be worth picking up a second battery—Greenworks has a 5.0-amp-hour battery that should approximately double that run time. If you’re looking for a quieter, more environmentally friendly way to clear your leaves, then it’s hard to find a better machine than the Greenworks Pro backpack leaf blower.

At only eight pounds, the Poulan 48 cc backpack leaf blower is one of the lightest options on the market. But lightweight doesn’t mean lower power, as this 48 cc, two-stroke blower can move 475 cfm of air at up to 200 mph. That’s plenty of power to push through a pile of wet leaves.

The adjustable harness is designed for comfort and spreading of the blower’s load to reduce strain and fatigue and make your working time even easier. The variable speed trigger and cruise control feature give you the throttle control you need for your yard. For the vast majority of homeowners, you won’t need anything bigger than the Poulan Pro, and it’s easy to see why it’s one of the top sellers on Amazon.

The Husqvarna 350BT two-cycle gas backpack blower features all the power of a regular gas blower with a 20% increase in fuel efficiency and 60% reduction in harmful emissions. The improved efficiency doesn’t sacrifice any power, however. This backpack leaf blower is capable of moving nearly 700 cfm of air at 180 mph.

What’s more, the Husqvarna 350BT backpack leaf blower is designed for comfort. Installed dampeners between the engine and chassis reduce vibrations, and the offset handle on the blower itself gives you more control over direction without having to fight to keep the nozzle in place. Finally, the ergonomic harness and hip belt can be adjusted to fit your body, and distribute the weight of the blower across your body. Power and comfort combine for one of the top gas-powered leaf blowers on the market.

The EGO Power+ LB6000 backpack leaf blower is another high quality and performance battery-powered machine. With a max air volume of 600 cfm and a speed of 145 mph, this blower can move a lot of debris. And because it’s a battery-powered machine, it’s about eight times quieter than a comparable gas blower.

Battery life is where this blower shines over other battery-powered tools. On the low settings, perfect for clearing off a driveway or deck, the EGO Power+ can operate for up to two hours on one charge. If you need more power, the battery can handle more than twenty minutes of continuous run time.

If you’re looking for the long run time and power of a gas-powered machine, but need something a bit quieter and more fuel efficient, then look into the Makita four-stroke backpack blower. As four-stroke, it runs on regular gasoline rather than a gas/oil mixture, and runs quieter and cleaner than the typical two-stroke blower engine. Built for commercial-use, this 52.5 cc blower has 2.5 horsepower behind it, capable of moving 516 cfm of air at up to 184 mph.

This blower also features anti-vibration mounts, an adjustable harness, and an adjustable handle position, so that you can fit everything to your exact body positioning. It also includes exchangeable tips to create different kinds of airflow to suit your project needs. This is an excellent, durable, commercially rated product by one of the top power-tool brands around.