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Designed for both comfort and ease of use, backpack sprayers are growing in popularity within the landscaping industry. The ability to have a lightweight, portable, battery-powered sprayer on a landscaper's back greatly increases the speed and efficiency at which they can complete their work. With the use of a backpack sprayer, a landscaper no longer needs to haul awkward garden hoses and/ or bulky carts to carry their liquids. Instead, they can carry what they need on their backs and can refill when necessary. Whether you are a hobbyist who just wants to keep a nice lawn at home or a business owner looking to take your landscaping business to the next level, there are several factors to consider when choosing a backpack sprayer.

Flow

Pressure

The next very important aspect to consider when it comes to choosing a backpack sprayer is the amount of pressure the backpack can produce. Too little pressure, with a certain spray tip will result in an uneven spray pattern which may decrease the effectiveness of the liquid. Too much pressure will be overkill for a smaller yard. For an average size yard, you will generallywant a rating between 50 and 100 psi.

Manual VS Motorized

Inside every backpack sprayer is a pump that pushes liquid through the backpack and out of the tip. This is a process that differs depending on if your backpack has a manual or motorized pump. An electric motorized pump is much easier to use and gets the job done more efficiently. Hand pumps quickly become tiring to use and cause fatigue, especially if you have multiple spraying jobs throughout the day.

Backpack Sprayer Comfort

One often overlooked aspect of a backpack sprayer is comfort. When carrying this tool, it is important to choose a sprayer that is comfortable and ergonomic, even after extended use.Landscapers who make their living using these backpacks need to have the confidence that they can wear the sprayer all day long and not sustain neck or back soreness.

Backpack Sprayer Capacity

When choosing a backpack sprayer for your needs it is important to consider how much liquid you need to fit in the backpack to get the job done. You don’t want to have to refill the sprayer multiple times just to get one small yard done. Typically, a 4-gallon tank is the perfect size for the average lawn in North America. For those larger than average lawns, you may need to refill the tank once or possibly twice. This will also be a small enough amount of liquid that you won’t have too much weight on your back which allows you to avoid discomfort.

Accessories

Depending on the type of application that you are completing, you may require additional tips and elbows. For applications that require a larger droplet size, you will need a “FloodJet” tip that helps get the application down into the soil. Examples of these types of treatments are pre-emergent, liquid insecticides and soil amendments.

Our recommendation for the best backpack sprayer for landscaping

When considering all the above factors for selecting a backpack sprayer for landscaping, we recommend choosing a backpack sprayer from our “TIDAL” series of backpack sprayers. Our favorite pick in this case would be our “Surge” model. This backpack sprayer has the right pressure, flow, and size capabilities with all-day comfort in mind. The backpack is both light and durable, allowing you to have confidence in choosing it as the tool to get the job done. The backpack has two power settings: high and low. Finding the correct pressure setting is as simple as flipping a switch which can easily be done while the unit is on your back. This backpack was truly made for industry professionals by professionals.