Best wet/dry shop vacuums

Top pick: Shop-Vac 8 Gallon 6.0 Peak HP. It's the sweet spot for most garages and workshops — enough tank to finish a job without constant emptying, strong suction for sawdust and wet spills, and a long track record with owners.

Who the others suit:

• Shop-Vac 6 Gallon, stainless tank — if you want a tougher tank that shrugs off dings and rust.
• Vacmaster Beast — a step up in airflow for heavy debris and bigger messes.
• WEN 5 Gallon HEPA — best when fine dust matters: sanding, drywall, allergy-sensitive homes.
• Craftsman V20 cordless — quick pickups where there's no outlet nearby.
• Milwaukee M18 PACKOUT — already on the M18 battery platform; small tank, shop-portable.
• Fein Turbo I — the premium choice for fine dust and pro-level extraction.
• Shop-Vac 2.5 gal / Hyper Tough 3 gal — tight spaces, cars and small apartments.