Handheld vs Backpack blower for grass clippings during cutting season

[joed]

Everyone will agree that backpack and walk behind blowers are the best tools to use during spring and fall clean ups. However, I wanted to start a discussion regarding whether a hand held blower is a better tool to use over a back pack blower during regular cutting season (i.e. just to blow off any clippings). After you've filled out the poll, let me know your opinion.
Thanks

[rodfather]

There's no comparison in performance. Backpacks are much more powerful, thus you can the job finished quicker and on to the next job. More jobs = More money.

[dfor]

I use the backpack unless it is a real small walkway or driveway. Time is money.

[LawnLad]

I bought a hand held blower oh way back when to clean fertilizer off of sidewalks/drives etc. I think we still have it... but not sure. Go with back packs... they're more powerful and more efficient.

[mdb landscaping]

No question, use the back pack. Way more powerful, and easier to walk around with in my opinion.

[Shady Brook]

What everyone else said! Backpack all the way.

Jay

[PRECISION LC]

i have used both receantly, and i agree with the above. Backpack is much more powerful, it moves the grass fast and blows it around more. i think you walk less with a backpack.

[PRECISION LC]

i have used both receantly, and i agree with the above. Backpack is much more powerful, it moves the grass fast and blows it around more. i think you walk less with a backpack.

[LAWNS AND MOWER]

I use a backpack about 85% of the time. The other 15% I use a handheld just because there's only about 10 seconds worth of blowing and it's easier than strapping on the backpack.

LAWNS AND MOWER