Milwaukee

M18 FUEL PACKOUT 2.5 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum

Milwaukee M18 FUEL PACKOUT 2.5 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum

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Sentiment score60% positive
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Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Reddit IconllIicit
5 months ago

I have a Milwaukee packout vacuum that I thoroughly enjoy. It’s only 2 gallons though I believe. They make a dual battery version that’s a similar size to a rigid shop vac you would buy at HD. Though tbh, this person was probably using a corded vacuum. It would have to stay on for a really long time to suck everything out.

5 months ago

I have **a lot** of experience with power tools. The Milwaukee vacs are really good. For cordless shop vacuums probably the best

Reddit IconMastodonFit
12 months ago

I use packout vacuum, cordless Ridgid shopvac (discontinued),and the m18 shopvac all with bags and filters removed. HD and Amazon sell bags for all kinds of vacuums. I install cabinets so packout is on my tracksaw. M18 on mitersaw, and Ridgid on m18 tablesaw.. I sweep and use m18 and Ridgid because they have more volume . I bolted on a crate on top of my m18 for packout compatibility (before the packout vacuum was released)...crate holds accessories and the hose.

Reddit Iconscottawhit
6 months ago

I currently have several but my Milwaukee m18 pack out vac gets the most use. It’s pricey but awesome. After that, ridgid makes really nice ones. Go for about 5hp and the smaller hose for general house cleaning.

Reddit IconSpecialist_Suit_8231
11 months ago

Surprised number 7, the Milwaukee pack out is on here. I have one and the hose detached from the unit after only using it 3 times. After doing some research, that’s actually a super common problem. It would be a great portable shop vac otherwise.

Reddit IconTyRoyalSmoochie
9 months ago

If you're going to milwaukee, then get the milwaukee? I've got the packout vac and love it.

Reddit Iconmmachinist
6 months ago

I have a Milwaukee M18 Fuel shop vac, I use it all the time from cleaning up after projects, giving the truck a quick vacuum, basement cleanups, the stairway landing where we take our shoes off, garage clean ups, work benches, Since it’s cordless, small and lightweight it gets used for all kinds of quick things.

Reddit Icontossaway951
12 months ago

I use a m18 fuel vacuum. Definitely not cheap if you don’t own the batteries

Reddit IconImBadWithGrils
11 months ago

And that Milwaukee suitcase shop vac is dog shit. We buy em at work, and they are okay in a pinch but they're far worse than an actual corded HEPA vac

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