A backpack leaf blower carries its engine or battery in a frame on your back, with a tube you aim by hand. That puts the weight on your shoulders and hips, so it can be bigger: gas backpacks move 500 to 1,000 CFM, enough for an acre or more of wet fall leaves. Battery backpacks are quieter and start instantly, and some take two batteries for a longer run.
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
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- Echo PB-9010T#1 of 13Full review
One of the most powerful backpack blowers sold, for large properties and heavy, wet debris, with a consumer warranty most pro blowers lack.
Amazon $599$5991,110 CFM220 mphGas - Echo PB-770T#2 of 13Full review
A professional grade backpack blower for big, wooded lots, with airflow that handles wet fall leaves and a 5 year consumer warranty.
Amazon $499$499756 CFM234 mphGas - Worx Nitro WG572 80V Backpack Blower#3 of 13Full review
A battery backpack that can replace gas for large properties. The four battery setup suits owners who already use Worx 20V tools.
Amazon $415.99$415.99800 CFM150 mphBattery - Greenworks 40V 660 CFM Backpack Blower#4 of 13Full review
A reasonably priced backpack for Greenworks 40V owners clearing a large yard. Check the runtime against your lot size, since Greenworks does not state one.
Amazon $292.89$292.89660 CFM165 mphBattery - Greenworks 60V 550 CFM Backpack Blower#5 of 13Full review
A budget backpack for Greenworks 60V owners who want the load off their arm. Buyers after raw airflow get more from a handheld.
Amazon $299.99$299.99550 CFM140 mphBattery - Husqvarna 580BTS#6 of 13Full review
A top tier backpack blower for large properties and heavy wet leaves, priced in line with ECHO’s and STIHL’s biggest models.
Amazon $599$5991,000 CFM220 mphGas - EGO LB6003 600 CFM Backpack Blower#7 of 13Full review
For buyers who blow for an hour or more at a time and want the weight off their arm. Owners chasing maximum airflow get more from the EGO 880 CFM handheld.
Amazon $379.99$379.99600 CFM145 mphBattery - Echo PB-580T#8 of 13Full review
An entry level backpack blower for homeowners with an acre or more who want the weight on their back and a long warranty.
Amazon $349$349517 CFM216 mphGas - STIHL BR 800 C-E Magnum#9 of 13Full review
STIHL’s strongest backpack blower, for big properties and commercial style cleanups, with an easy start system that suits the big engine.
STIHL $699.99$699.99912 CFM239 mphGas - STIHL BR 600#10 of 13Full review
A pro grade backpack blower for large lots and wet leaves, with dealer service and a 4-stroke style engine that is less shrill than 2-strokes.
STIHL $549.99$549.99686 CFM237.6 mphGas - Husqvarna 360BT#11 of 13Full review
A step up to semi pro power for large or wooded lots, with enough force for wet leaves at a mid range price.
Amazon $499$499631 CFM232 mphGas - Husqvarna 350BT#12 of 13Full review
A comfortable mid size backpack blower for an acre or so of mostly dry leaves; the 360BT is the better buy for wet leaves.
Amazon $429.99$429.99494 CFM180 mphGas - Husqvarna 150BT#13 of 13Full review
A budget backpack blower for homeowners who want the load on their back and high air speed for loosening debris, more than raw airflow.
Amazon $375$375452 CFM270 mphGas