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On Feb 19, 2008, at 1:53 AM, Mark & Helen Angermayer wrote:

> Do any of you use a backpack sprayer?  Are they that much better than a
> large 3 gallon hand sprayer?  Do you have to pump them less/more than a
> regular hand sprayer?  Any other advantages/disadvantages?  Appreciate your
> thoughts.

I've never used one of the 3 gallon hand sprayers, so I can't compare; but I do use a Solo 3 gallon backpack sprayer. It's easy to pump; pump it up some to start, then just pump occasionally with one hand while continuing to spray with the other. They also make battery-powered electric versions that you don't have to pump at all.

I strongly agree with the recommendation to get one with a hip belt. As long as you have the hip belt, they're pretty comfortable to wear.

--Rivka
Finger Lakes NY; zone 5 mostly