After extensive research, development, and real-world testing with cleaning professionals across multiple industries and regions, Nilfisk is proud to introduce the Nilfisk Backpack — a next-generation backpack vacuum that sets a new standard for operator comfort, ergonomics, and performance in professional cleaning.

Available in Q1 2027.

We listened to operators and service teams across multiple industries, and the message was clear: backpack vacuums were too heavy, too bulky, and too uncomfortable. We set out to change that.

The Nilfisk Backpack was designed to fit — as you duck, reach, pivot, and climb. Every aspect of the machine was developed around the operator, not the other way around.

At the heart of the design is the most advanced harness on the market — precision-adjustable, ventilated, and engineered to transfer load to the hips rather than the shoulders. Drawing on established load-carrying science from hiking and professional gear design, the harness distributes weight evenly across any operator, regardless of height, shape, or build.

A hinged back plate enables controlled flexibility, allowing the machine to follow the body’s natural movement patterns rather than working against them. The result is a machine that moves with you throughout all your cleaning tasks.

The Nilfisk Backpack has earned a 4-star rating from ErgoCert, an internationally recognized ergonomics certification body — independent validation of what operators will feel from the very first shift.

At just 3.9kg for the corded version and 3.8kg for the battery version, the Nilfisk Backpack is among the lightest and most compact backpack vacuums available. And comfort isn’t just about how it feels, it directly drives performance.

More comfort means more consistent cleaning. A better fit means more ground covered per shift. And a machine agile enough to go anywhere means every crack, every corner, and every space is within reach.

The Nilfisk Backpack is also one of the quietest in the category, allowing operators to work without disturbing the people around them. An important consideration in healthcare facilities, hotels, schools, and transit environments where noise levels matter.

Key specifications:

• Weight: 3.9kg corded, 3.8kg cordless
• Dimensions: 3L version: Length: 29.5cm Width (depth) 20cm: Height: 34.5cm
• Ergonomics certification: 4-star rating from ErgoCert
• Harness: Precision-adjustable, ventilated, proper load transfer
• Container sizes: 3L / 5L / 10L interchangeable
• Hose location: Side placement, easily swapped from left to right
• Versions: Corded and cordless
• Battery (cordless): Nilfisk NBP platform, 6Ah and 10Ah options, up to 90 minutes runtime
• Noise level: Corded: 62dB, Cordless: 59dB

Serviceability was built into the Nilfisk Backpack from day one. The cord — the number one repair issue in the category — is detachable and easily replaced by the operator.

Key components are designed for easy access and quick exchange, extending the service life of the machine and keeping the total cost of cleaning low over its lifetime.

The cordless version uses the Nilfisk NBP battery platform, which is compatible across multiple machines in the Nilfisk fleet.

The Nilfisk Backpack was designed to go where other machines can’t. Compact and agile enough for the tightest spaces, comfortable enough for the longest shifts. 

Ideal for:

• Education — classrooms, hallways, and stairwells
• Transportation — aircraft cabins, train carriages, bus interiors, ferries
• Offices and retail — tight spaces, around furniture, between displays
• Hospitality — hotel corridors, rooms, stairwells, function spaces
• Healthcare — wards, corridors, and sensitive environments where quiet operation matters

Available in corded and cordless versions, with interchangeable container sizes and a broad accessory range, it adapts to any job, any operator, and any environment.

The Nilfisk Backpack will be available in Q1 2027, through Nilfisk’s global distribution network. Check your local Nilfisk representative for availability in your area.

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