BOSCH GAS18V-3N 18V Cordless Wet Dry Vacuum, 2.6 Gallon Portable Shop Vac & Dust Extractor 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.

UPDATE 2024 Well 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 vacs Cannister 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.

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.

Granted it is not a 110v unit so the suction isn't as powerful, but it worked really good. Drained the battery fairly fast, but I expected that due to the amount of power. Might need a second battery if you are doing a complete really dirty car. My rating is really a 4.5 only because there isn't a separate storage clip for power attachment adapter.

This thing is incredible. Its hose is top notch, the hepa filter and coupling allow for tool hook up. Batteries last longer, depending on the job, I usually have an 8ah and it cleans longer then I ever use. Great suction, the filter is perfect, cleaning is super manageable.

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.

I love this vacuum, I lost my first one in a flood, and I purchased a second. Great for cleaning out the car or cleaning jobs. I use it for cleaning a couple of different apartment buildings. Very convenient for salt and leaves. The suction is strong and the battery lasts a reasonable amount, I normally bring two batteries with me for each job I do. Highly recommended.

I was surprised by its size (bigger than I expected), but it is powerful....more so than common home vac. The power and design allows for clearing of saw dust and masonry dust, without the worry of damaging the vac. But it does consume power....I will have to get use to how quickly is consumes the power of 2Ah batteries, or will have to purchase 4Ah batteries (expensive)

Muy potente aspiradora aunque es muy necesario una buena bateria de 18V de la misma marca Bosch (otra marca no funciona). y su cargador de carga rápida. Yo la probe con la batería de 1.5 Ah y dura unos 15 min aprox. No tiene cable para conectar directamente a la corriente eléctrica por ello es muy importante tener las baterias

Excelente herramienta y muy buena potencia

This vacuum will do everything you want it to do and work as a proper dust extractor on the go. My only gripe is the battery life - about 3 minutes per aH of battery ; but seems to drain abit quicker under consistent use. Otherwise the unit is great - sucks well and is very ergonomic.