Backpack Sprayer Recommendations

The stihl is really solid I’ve seen them last several years while living in the back of trucks and being used and abused

I have been using Solo and they are decent. Chapin sucks

I have the Stihl SR 450 backpack blower/sprayer. Cost about 750. Had it for three years. Fires up like a champ, runs like a top.

The meter system has six settings for amount of chemical you want to put out. Also has thumb control shutoff valve if you need to stop spraying but leave the blower running. Comes with several directional vents to attach to the blower end if you want to target your spray a little more precisely.

It is a bit heavy when loaded, but I fill the tank with the sprayer sitting on the tailgate of the pickup then put my arms through. It’s kind of a challenge to pick it up off the ground fully loaded.

The SR 200 is a bit smaller and less expensive, and is probably all you’d need if you’re just spraying around the house and yard. In hindsight, I should have gone for the SR 200, the 450 is overkill for what I’m doing with it. But it sure works great.

Hope this helps.

Solo

I have a Solo,at least 15 years old.

I cannot believe no one recommend sprayers plus. There products are top notch

I have the My 4 Sons backpack sprayer. Once you go battery operated, it’s hard to go back to manual pump and spray.

Try Hi-yield if you can find one. The Chapin will give up on you as well as the Solo (it is better) if you use them like my crew does. So far so good on the Hi-yield.

As of this post, Solo has the best ratio of positive/negative reviews, so I think I'll go in that direction. This is not for daily use, but I do spray an acre or so for weeds and two houses for bugs, so the direct pumping action and large reservoir are very appealing.

Thanks for all the feedback.