Milwaukee Tool just launched a new M18 FUEL cordless backpack vacuum, model 0895-20, and it looks to bring all of the features you could ask for.

Officially, Milwaukee is calling this a 3-in-1 backpack vacuum, as they did with the older model.

The new M18 Fuel cordless vac is designed to be worn as a backpack, hung from its carrying handle or hook, or moved around and placed down manually. “Wear, hang, carry,” hence the 3-in-1 part.

That you can wear the vacuum on your back via the padded harness means you can clean with greater mobility and less bending over. It can be used for general jobsite cleaning tasks, as well as overhead cleaning.

You can also hang it off of equipment, via a built-in hook.

Here’s what the carrying handle and hanging hook look like. You can also see the harness padding.

Milwaukee says that the harness was redesigned with enhanced padding to ensure all-day comfort.

The vacuum can also be placed next to you and used as any other portable hand vacuum.

It features a 1-7/8″ x 6′ flexible hose, and 1-7/8″ accessories. You can use other vacuum accessories, such as Milwaukee AirTip, which are are not included. It does come with a couple of attachments, just not AirTip.

You can also use it with compatible dust collection accessories.

The vacuum comes with HEPA filter that is said to capture 99.97% of all particles greater than 0.3 microns. Milwaukee says the vacuum is OSHA compliant

The filter releases via quarter turn for easier cleaning or replacing. It is replaceable, with model number 49-90-1961.

This vacuum is advertises as being suitable for dry cleanup and concrete dust, drywall dust, sawdust, metal shavings, and general debris.

It features a tethered remote control, which can turn the vacuum on and off and also set the operating mode between max power and max runtime modes.

The vacuum is said to deliver over 40 minutes of continuous runtime when powered by a FORGE 8Ah battery in max runtime mode.

It has a 1-gallon collection capacity.

Features and Performance Specs

The vacuum features a built-in cyclone separator that Milwaukee says extends filter life 3.5X by preventing debris from clogging the filter, minimizing the need for frequent cleanings.

As the filter shouldn’t clog as easily or quickly, the vacuum should maintain peak performance for longer periods of time, providing more consistent cleaning power throughout the job.

The vacuum will ship with a telescoping extension wand, pivoting floor nozzle, ergonomic handle, and crevice tool, plus the 6′ flexible hose and HEPA filter.