The main criteria are how big your yard is and the amount of leaf cover.

The best backpack leaf blowers combine powerful performance with ergonomic comfort, making them ideal for anyone managing a larger yard or outdoor space filled with trees. If you’ve been struggling ...

The arrival of autumn brings us cooler temperatures and spectacular fall foliage… followed by the inevitable leaf clean-up. If you only have a few trees in your yard, you can handle your fall yardwork ...

Cordless or backpack leaf blower? Yard work is an essential part of homeownership. Fortunately, there are plenty of products that will make yard work a snap. Leaf blowers, for example, are great tools ...

I tested the most powerful backpack leaf blowers that can make quick work of mountains of leaves. Here are my favorites. Highlights After years of testing, the Stihl BR 600 remains our favorite thanks ...

Editor’s Note: October 6, 2025: We have reviewed our recommendations to ensure all are in stock and priced competitively. New to this update are three blowers: the Stihl BRA 600, Worx Nitro WG572, and ...

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Backpack leaf blowers generally operate around 600- to 1,000 cfm at speeds of 150- to 230 mph. In both cases, higher numbers are generally better, but you need to keep in mind that as air speed and ...