The first time I used the Stihl BR 600 backpack leaf blower, I thought it was a jet pack. I had always used a handheld leaf blower and was used to how those felt and performed in my backyard (which ...

A backpack leaf blower is a big help if you have a sizable piece of property. Whether you’re sweeping flower petals or grass clippings from your driveway through spring and summer or clearing fallen ...

If you are thinking about buying a leaf blower, you may be wondering if a backpack or a handheld is a better choice. Here are ...

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 ...

Despite its name, it’s a given that leaf blowers can be used beyond clearing leaves in the fall. And since you might be regularly mowing your lawn at this point in the year, a leaf blower is ...

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 ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. A backpack leaf blower is a godsend if you have a sizable piece of property. Whether you're sweeping flower petals or ...

Backpack leaf blowers are easier to work with over time—which can stretch longer than an hour with some gas-powered models—as opposed to handheld leaf blowers, which might tire you out. By Paul Hope A ...