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Backpack blowers are a quick and easy way to remove dead leaves and grass clippings from your lawn. You can blow debris away instead of having to rake it up manually. All backpack blowers are powered ...

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 ...

Traditional engine companies have always been at a disadvantage at grass and brush fires. Most equipment, from PPE to hand tools, is designed for structural firefighting and not meant for ...

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 ...