American Gardener has a solid track record of introducing lightweight and comfortable lawn tools, and its newest gadget is no exception. Extremely compact, the American Gardener ReadySweeper cordless blower BL18 may be the lightest-weight cordless blower on the market. At just 4.4 pounds, this simple-to-maneuver tool delivers a small but concentrated stream of air, perfect for light cleanup.

It comes with two 18-volt batteries, each of which provides about 10 minutes of power before they need to be recharged. (The included quick-charger rejuvenates the batteries in around an hour.) The short run time isn't much of a problem. It's plenty to remove dust or dirt from sidewalks, patios, decks, workbenches or garages. This model isn't designed to blow leaves from lawns, but it does create a high-enough velocity to remove light debris from hard surfaces.

The tool is incredibly maneuverable, and its size (and two-piece 24-inch tube) allows you to reach into areas other blowers might miss. The American Gardener ReadySweeper cordless blower BL18 receives Consumer Guide's Best Buy designation.


Pros: Light weight, maneuverability
Cons: Short battery run time