It should be noted that some of the ProTeam vacuums are in this price range, although they are organized separately.

Perfect Model PB1001 Back Pack Vacuum

Filtration: 4-stage with optional HEPA filter

Weight:9.5 pounds

Noise: 46 db

Ships With: 50 ft cord, 2 pc. aluminum S Wand, All bristle floor tool with bumper, 1.5″ horse hair dust brush, 18″ long crevice tool, 14″ squeegee tool with rubber base, upholstery tool, slide-on upholstery brush, paddle tool

Royal RY4001 Back Pack Vacuum Cleaner

Comfortable on your back with a chiropractor-designed harness, no-bag system and a large 1.6 gallon container, you’ll be amazed that this $400 vacuum only weighs 10 lbs.

• Airflow Data: 1110 watts, 114 CFM
• Filtration: 2-stage
• Weight:10 pounds
• Noise: 72 db
• Ships With: 50-ft cord, 4′ x 1 1/2″ crushproof hose, 5′ x 1 1/2″ wand, dusting brush, furniture nozzle, crevice tool, 14″ Carpet tool, 14″ hard floor brush.
• TIP: The Hoover Commercial Shoulder Vacuum Model #C2401 appears to be exactly the same vacuum, but for approximately $100 less.

Rubbermaid HEPA 10 Qt Backpack Vacuum Cleaner 9VBH10

According to Rubbermaid, this unit is very quiet and suitable for day cleaning, lightweight and with a narrow profile for unrestricted mobility. Measurements are 11.5″ length x 13.5″ wide x 27.6″ high. Coming in at slightly over $400, this vacuum is definitely worth checking out.

• Airflow Data: 110 CFM, 8 Amps, 100″ Water Lift
• Filtration: 4-stage HEPA
• Weight:N/A
• Noise: “Very quiet and suitable for day cleaning”
• Ships With: 14 inch carpet nozzle, 14 inch bare floor nozzle, Crevice tool, Upholstery tool, Dusting brush, 2 Aluminum wands

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In general, a decent vacuum that will last for years is going to cost at least $400. But with a little sleuthing, you can find good deals on vacuums, and get an acceptable appliance for $300 or less. None of these vacuums have a rotary carpet tool though, so beware.

Powr-Flite Powr-Pro PF600BP

One of the lightest on the market, this user-friendly backpack vacuum is excellent for offices, movie theaters, churches, schools, warehouses and more. It can pick up staples (every cleaning woman’s nightmare!), paper clips, coins, etc.

• Airflow Data: 1400 Watt, 120 CFM, 100″ Water Lift
• Filtration: 4-stage with optional HEPA filter
• Weight:11.5 pounds
• Noise: 71 db
• Ships With: 50 ft cord, telescopic double-bend wand, 14″ hard floor brush, 14″ carpet tool, dusting brush, furniture tool, crevice tool, 5′ x 1 1/4″ flexible hose

SV Jet Pac Back Pack Vacuum

Coming in at just over $200 and looking like you could go up, up and away with it, the Jet Pac Backpack Vacuum is everything you want: quiet, lightweight, powerful and cheap.

• Airflow Data: 98″ Water Lift
• Filtration: 4-stage
• Weight:10 pounds
• Noise: 69 db
• Ships With: 1 1/4″ Telescopic Brushed Steel Wand, Rug/Floor Tool, Dusting Brush, Furniture Nozzle, Crevice Tool, and Blower Converter. 24″ drop cord allows you to add up to a 75 ft. extension cord.

Hoover Commercial Shoulder Vacuum (Backpack) Cleaner Model # C2401-010

Unbelieveably, for under $300, you can get a backpack vacuum with a rotating brush carpet tool. It’s an optional accessory kit (Model #C2401 has the standard accessories), but it’s available!

• Airflow Data: 1000 watts, 120 CFM, 102″ Static Lift
• Filtration: 3-stage HEPA
• Weight:9.2 pounds
• Noise: N/A
• Ships With:48 ft. cord, 60″ positive locking hose, a 38″ 2-piece straight metal wand (each 19 1/2″), a 6″ crevice tool, an 11″ turbo floor tool (rotating brush powered by suction), a 2″ dusting brush, and a 4″ upholstery tool.

Sanitaire Commercial Back Pack Vacuum Cleaner SC412

Lightweight design, ergonomically shape and harness, with 1-1/2 inch accessories and adjustable wand. Price is good at around $275.

• Airflow Data: 120 CFM, 11.5 Amps
• Filtration: 4-stage
• Weight:11.5 pounds
• Noise: 71 db
• Ships With: 14 inch carpet nozzle, 14 inch bare floor nozzle, Crevice tool, Upholstery tool, Dusting brush, 2 Aluminum wands

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Recognized as the original innovator of backpack vacuums, ProTeam has such a strong product line, they deserve a comparison post all by themselves!

Sierra Backpack Vacuum Cleaner

• Airflow Data: 928 watt, 8.3 AMP, 95 CFM, 92″ Water Lift
• Filtration: 4-stage
• Weight:10.5 pounds
• Noise: 68 db
• Ships With: 2-piece 1 1/2″ aluminum wand set, EZ glide 14″ carpet tool, 5″ upholstery tool, dusting brush, 11″ crevice tool
• Average Retail Price: $420
• Rotary Brush Tool Available: Yes

QuarterVac Backpack Vacuum Cleaner

• Airflow Data: 802 watt, 112 CFM, 63″ Static Lift.
• Filtration: 4-stage
• Weight: 8 pounds, 7 ounces
• Noise: 68 db
• Ships With: 56″ x 1 1/2″ aluminum wand, 11″ carpet/hard floor brush, dusting brush, furniture nozzle and crevice tool
• Average Retail Price: $375
• Rotary Brush Tool Available: Yes

Super QuarterVac Back Pack Vacuum

• Airflow Data: 1221 Watt, 150 CFM, 100″ Water Lift
• Filtration: 4-stage
• Weight:10 pounds
• Noise: 67 db
• Ships With: 14″ EZ Glide Floor Tool with Brush, 5″ Upholstery Tool, 17″ Crevice tool, 3″ Dusting Brush, Hose, 2 piece 1 1/2″ Aluminum 2 Bend Wand.
• Average Retail Price: $400
• Rotary Brush Tool Available: No

Super CoachVac Back Pack Vacuum Cleaner

• Airflow Data: 1340 Watt, 150 CFM, 100″ Water Lift
• Filtration: 4-stage
• Weight:10 pounds
• Noise: 68 db
• Ships With: 50 ft. cord, hose, 56″ x 1 1/2″ aluminum wand, 11″ carpet/hard floor brush, dusting brush, furniture nozzle and crevice tool
• Average Retail Price: $410
• Rotary Brush Tool Available: Yes

LineVacer HEPA Back Pack Vacuum Cleaner

• Airflow Data: 928 Watt, 95 CFM, 92″ Water Lift
• Filtration: 4-stage
• Weight:12 pounds
• Noise: 64.5 db
• Ships With: 50 ft. cord, hose, 56″ x 1 1/2″ wand, 11″ carpet/hard floor brush, dusting brush, furniture nozzle and crevice tool
• Average Retail Price: $650
• Rotary Brush Tool Available: No

Quiet Pro Back Pack Vacuum

• Airflow Data: 1032 Watt, 115 CFM, 82″ Water Lift
• Filtration: 4-stage
• Weight:10.6 pounds
• Noise: 60.9 db
• Ships With: 14″ EZ Glide Floor Tool with Brush, 5″ Upholstery Tool, 17″ Crevice Tool, 3″ Dusting Brush, Hose, 2 piece 1 1/2″ Aluminum 2 Bend Wand
• Average Retail Price: $450
• Rotary Brush Tool Available: No

TailVac Back Pack Vacuum

• Airflow Data: 788 Watt, 112 CFM, 63″ Water Lift
• Filtration: 4-stage
• Weight:8 pounds
• Noise: 67 db
• Ships With: 2 1/2″ – Dust Brush, Rectangular 90/180 Swivel, 10 1/2″ – Multi-Surface Floor Tool, 13″ – Crevice Tool, 13″ Curved chrome wand, 24″ to 40 ” Chrome Telescoping Wand, 5 1/2″ – Upholstery Tool, Cuff Adapter, Reducer Cuff, Replacement Removable Brush – 5 1/2″ upholstery Tool
• Average Retail Price: $390
• Rotary Brush Tool Available: No

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