I have all hardwood floor and get tire of sweep up copious amount of dirt and hair produce by my family and dog . but i really do not like vacuum since my house be small with lot of furniture to get under , and most stick vacuum have pretty bad review . so i decide to try the backpack vacuum , and i love it ! it be easy to maneuver around the house , just remember not to back up too far . I find it fairly light , but then i be also strong enough to lift my own luggage into the overhead compartment on the plane . weak people would probably be better with traditional vacuum . this vacuum be powerful , and the only thing i wish it have be some way to keep the attachment comnect to the unit when not in use .