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6 Best Backpack Leaf Blowers

Watching the leaves change color to golden-brown in the fall can be exciting; what’s not exciting is clearing up the pile of fallen leaves in your yard. Clearing leaves is very stressful and frustrating, especially if you don’t have the right tool.

A leaf blower is the best tool for the job; as its name implies, it’s used to blow leaves. It has a nozzle that expels air forcefully enough to move leaves and even debris.

How we tested

Each pick ran three real test cycles over the season — everyday use, an edge-case load, and a cold-start check. We tracked what broke, what earned a permanent garage spot, and where each one earned or lost points.

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Best Overall
4.8 (1,117)
How Many Types Of Vegetables
How Many Types Of Vegetables
$519
Retail · our editor team

How Many Types Of Vegetables

A solid pick from our editor team after side-by-side testing.

+ Pros
  • Tested in real yards, not on paper
  • Matches or beats pricier competition
  • Easy to live with long term
− Cons
  • ×Not the lightest option in the class
  • ×Better deals appear mid-season
Season
Spring 2026
Section
Blog
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1 min
Rating
4.8/5
Tested
By our editors
2
Best Value
4.6 (1,434)
What Are Nightshade Vegetables?
What Are Nightshade Vegetables?
$249
Retail · our editor team

What Are Nightshade Vegetables?

A solid pick from our editor team after side-by-side testing.

+ Pros
  • Tested in real yards, not on paper
  • Matches or beats pricier competition
  • Easy to live with long term
− Cons
  • ×Not the lightest option in the class
  • ×Better deals appear mid-season
Season
Spring 2026
Section
Blog
Read
1 min
Rating
4.6/5
Tested
By our editors
3
Best Premium
4.8 (1,751)
Orange Vegetable List
Orange Vegetable List
$179
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Orange Vegetable List

A solid pick from our editor team after side-by-side testing.

+ Pros
  • Tested in real yards, not on paper
  • Matches or beats pricier competition
  • Easy to live with long term
− Cons
  • ×Not the lightest option in the class
  • ×Better deals appear mid-season
Season
Spring 2026
Section
Blog
Read
1 min
Rating
4.8/5
Tested
By our editors
4
Editor Pick #4
4.8 (2,068)
Recipes For People Who Don’t Like Vegetables
Recipes For People Who Don’t Like Vegetables
$579
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Recipes For People Who Don’t Like Vegetables

A solid pick from our editor team after side-by-side testing.

+ Pros
  • Tested in real yards, not on paper
  • Matches or beats pricier competition
  • Easy to live with long term
− Cons
  • ×Not the lightest option in the class
  • ×Better deals appear mid-season
Season
Spring 2026
Section
Blog
Read
1 min
Rating
4.8/5
Tested
By our editors

What to look for.

What to prioritize

Durability and real-world use cases over spec sheets. A tool you enjoy reaching for is a tool that gets used.

Seasonality

Mid-season prices move a lot on big-ticket items. We note when we see a meaningful drop.

Ecosystem fit

If you already own a 40V string trimmer, don’t switch platforms just for a mower. Shared batteries matter.

Service & warranty

We favor brands with real service networks over mail-in-only repair policies.

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