BOSCH GAS18V-3N 18 V 2.6-Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum Cleaner with HEPA Filter (Bare Tool)

I ordered this when we brought home two standard poodle puppies, and it's perfect for its intended uses.This is a terrific cordless vacuum. Let me repeat, this is a terrific _cordless_ vacuum. Please be under no delusion that a cordless vacuum in 2020 can possibly have the suction power of a 120V AC plug-in vacuum. Also, all reasonable cordless tools require that you join their battery ecosystem, so don't get crankers when you discover batteries and chargers are expensive. If you've got the proper expectations, this vacuum will meet or exceed them. If you're trying to clean the sludge out of the bottom of a rain catchment barrel, get yourself a plug-in wet/dry shop vacuum; you're in the wrong market here.The three extension pieces give you a full-length wand, but of course you can use merely one or two of them for shorter reach and easier manipulation. The attachments are limited, but sufficient for the reasonable uses of such a device. The canister is spacious, it has a good filter, the battery charge indicator is very convenient, and it's a very reasonable weight, considering it's so easy to put down, pick back up, and move around.I recommend the 6.3 Ah Core batteries over smaller sizes, for decent endurance. I have a lot of the 4 Ah pre-Core batteries, and those run dry in maybe 20-30 minutes. The 6.3 Ah batteries give me a week or two of spot-cleanup usage, which is more than enough. Get yourself the kit with the charger and the two 6.3 Ah Core18V batteries, and be in the discipline of always putting the drained one on the charger when you change batteries.If you're in the market for a vacuum based on a cordless tool ecosystem, you can't do better than this. In the cordless tool world, you've got three tiers:1) Bosch and Mil****** (red)2) Everything else except...3) ...Ry*** (light green)Only buy tier 1. Tier 2 is wasting money on a tool that will die suddenly. Tier 3 is single-use-then-landfill.This is a great member of the Bosch 18V cordless ecosystem. Get the bigger batteries for a vacuum, regardless of which ecosystem you're in.

As the owner of retrievers for many years, I have a new way of thinking about the value of the Bosch cordless vac. I use it because it cleans pet hair very well, it is sturdy for use around large dogs and it is easy to move around when the dogs show an interest in it as their new toy. Most importantly, I can store it in the “pet room” without the worry of the new pup chewing the cord and getting an electrical shock. I feel secure knowing they are safe. I like it so much that I purchased a second Bosh for the upstairs. The powerful suction will keep pet hair where it should be - in the vac and the long life of the battery makes it easy to use without recharging. I love the purchase and will be purchasing more bosh products.

The media could not be loaded. UPDATE 2024Well after 4 years of constant use on small jobsite clean-ups, the old girl has finally lost her suction. I've always used a fully charged 8AH battery with this for extended use, and this vac has served me well. I've disassembled every possible part of the motor multiple times related to the airflow path to make sure there were zero obstructions. I could find none. This vac was used multiple times a week for four years for fine and course dust extraction. Of course I would have preferred it lasted longer, but the cost and convenience of this well powered cordless vac has paid for itself many times. I will be purchasing another.I can't say enough good things about this vacuum. I paired it up with the core 8ah battery and this lasts me for days just doing quick clean ups after working in a customer's house.Great ergos, love the balance of the unit, I can assemble the tubes with a small brush attachment and walk around while using it with ease, or as in the video break it down and do heavier pick up jobs. The hose is of fantastic quality, incredibly flexible rubberized material unlike the lousy plastic hoses that come with most small vacsCannister detaches easily for quick cleaning. Surprisingly good at retaining finer dust particles considering the price point of most HEPA vacs. I wouldn't compare it to my Festool Midi, but this is a very welcome tool in the back of my van as well.No regrets, now we'll see how long the motor lasts.

I can’t count the number of times where I have a small mess that takes only a few seconds to vacuum up. In these situations, it can be such a pain to get the full sized shop vac out, lug it over to the mess, plug it in, and then put it away again. This portable vac is so quick and convenient that I find myself using it all the time. It is small and light enough to move around but has a large enough capacity to clean plenty of messes before emptying. Also, the fact that the body is transparent makes it easy to see how much debris has been collected. I really appreciate the bungee cord that keeps the hose in place for storage, it works great.I am a Bosch cordless tool user, so I already have plenty of batteries; a fully charged 4.0ah battery has lasted me about two weeks of regular shirt duration use, so I’d say battery life is very reasonable. The build quality is up to Bosch’s normal standard of excellence, and while it isn’t inexpensive, it is well worth the money.

Worked great for tight spaces. I use it primarily for the boat. Worked well with dry material as well as sucking up water from a bilge area. Could use a little more suction. Overall not bad.

Love this vacuum. Easy to move around work site since there's no AC power cord. Plenty of suction too