Picture this: you’ve got a standard plastic bucket (the kind that’s probably already lurking in your garage, under the sink, or holding last year’s Halloween decorations). Slap this lightweight lid-like unit on top, click in an 18V ONE+ battery, and boom—you’ve got a portable wet/dry vacuum. No dedicated canister taking up floor space, no cord to trip over, just pure “why didn’t someone think of this sooner?” energy. Ryobi calls it the industry’s most powerful bucket-top vac, and with up to 45 CFM of airflow and 32 inches of water lift, it’s no joke for its size.
It weighs about 3.57 lbs bare and around 4.25 lbs with a battery—light enough to haul around like it’s nothing. The 4-foot 1-1/4-inch hose and included crevice tool store right on the unit, so you’re not hunting for attachments. There’s even a blower port, because why stop at sucking when you can also blast dust and leaves with the same battery-powered lid?
Wet messes? Dry debris? Sawdust from that weekend project? Car interior crumbs? Spilled whatever-you-don’t-want-to-name? It handles them. Users and testers have noted it can pull multiple gallons of water surprisingly fast, and for everyday shop or home cleanup it punches above its weight. Pair it with any of the 300+ tools in the ONE+ system and your existing batteries, and it feels like the ultimate “I already own half of this” upgrade.
The kit version (around $135) throws in a 4.0 Ah battery and charger so you can start vacuuming immediately. Tool-only is cheaper if you’re already deep in the Ryobi ecosystem. Just grab a bucket if you don’t have one—Home Depot Homers work great—and you’re set. Filter bag protects the motor for dry work; yank it for wet duty. Three-year warranty seals the deal.
