RIDGID - 3 Gallon 18-Volt Cordless NXT Wet/Dry Vac

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.

Unpopular opinion in this sub which recommends Miele, Sebo I am using a toolbox shape shopvac Rigid NXT with sweep function I keep the rigid near a power outlet and use a broom to sweep debris towards the sweep slot and turn on the vac for 2 secs and it's sucks all the solid dirt Then I mop the hard floors with vinegar Rigid has lifelong warranty and has various models and accessories in home Depot It also has bags and HEPA filter

Nice... I got the rigid because it was $80 with lifetime warranty It's both dry and wet (in case of any emergency plumbing leak in the house) Can you used to vacuum the car Very portable My major dislike is the shop vac rugged look inside the house otherwise this is the best vacuum I have ever owned... So versatile for homes without carpets

DeWalt’s cordless vacs aren’t good. Get either the Metabo HPT 1.6 gallon, or Ridgid 3 gallon. Use an adapter if you don’t want to get batteries. Both are about triple the power of the 2 gallon DeWalt. The Metabo even comes with on-board storage for extension tubes. The only other cordless brand that has that feature is the Bosch 2.6 gallon. I really wish DeWalt would update theirs. I was hoping something was coming after they started releasing the stealth sonic models. Imagine a cordless stealth sonic! All that being said, the DCV585 is the absolute best cordless vac on the market, but it’s $450…. I already have the flexvolt batteries, but that’s still too much for a vacuum.

I have the rigid and it works great.

Either one will need to be emptied and cleaned after each use, otherwise they'll stink. In terms of not leaving wet trails in your wake, you need to use a squeegee tool. The good ones use 1.25"-1.5" connectors, you'd need an adapter to use one with a consumer shop vac. Personally I would skip the Ego and buy a cheap Ridgid wet/dry vac for this sort of job.