bluemorpho Pack 6 Vacuum Bags For Craftsman 16 to 20 gallon Shop Vac and Ridgid 16 Gal Shopvac Dust Collection Bags, CMXZVBE38749 Replacement Parts Accessories Kit

My 16-gallon shop vac earns its keep every week, which means I burn through bags fast. After a few months of mixing sawdust, drywall fines, and general jobsite debris, I’ve formed a clear opinion of the Bluemorpho BM10-16 bags. They’re a budget-friendly, disposable option for large canisters that reward careful installation and reasonable expectations—and they can save you time and mess if you use them right.

What these bags are (and aren’t)

These are single-use paper dust-collection bags sized for 16–20 gallon canisters. Each bag spreads out to roughly 44-4/5" x 17-4/5" with a 3" collar opening, and the pack includes six bags. They’re not wet filters, not HEPA, and they don’t replace your cartridge filter—they’re a debris-capture liner that simplifies disposal and keeps your tank clean. If you’re vacuuming water, these have to come out.

In short: use them to catch the bulk of material, keep airflow channels clearer, and make dump-outs literally a lift-and-toss affair.

Compatibility and fit

I tested the Bluemorpho bags on:
- A Craftsman 16-gallon CMXEVBE17595 and a 20-gallon CMXEVBE17596
- A Ridgid 16-gallon unit

They locked on cleanly to the Craftsman ports listed above and sealed well on the Ridgid 16. The 3" cardboard collar is a friction-fit with a rubberized gasket that seats over the intake spigot. Once in place, the lid closed without bunching or pinching.

Important: they don’t fit every Craftsman port. For example, the CMXEVBCV1660L and older XSP-series inlets have a different collar geometry, and these won’t latch securely. If your vacuum is in the CMXEVBE17xxx family, you’re likely fine; if it’s an XSP or the CMXEVBCV1660L, look elsewhere. Double-check your model before buying.

A small tip on first install: pre-fold the bag’s pleats so it drapes around the inside of the canister without resting tightly against the intake. That small bit of shaping pays off in consistent airflow as the bag fills.

Build quality and materials

The paper media is on the lighter side compared with some OEM bags. It’s a multi-ply paper, not cloth or high-density synthetic. The seams are heat-bonded and the collar is standard single-wall cardboard. That keeps cost down and airflow decent, but it also means you can’t treat these like demolition sacks. I had no issues collecting typical shop debris—sawdust, MDF dust, planer shavings, and light leaves—from a few full canisters. When I vacuumed heavier, sharper debris (tile shards, roofing granules, a sprinkle of screws), I noticed stress at the seam behind the collar.

Two adjustments solved that for me:
1) I stopped overfilling. With 16–20 gallon tanks, it’s tempting to keep going; I now swap the bag when it’s around two-thirds full.
2) I added a strip of duct tape as a reinforcement around the inlet area inside the bag before installation. It takes a minute and effectively stiffens the impact zone.

If your work is mostly fine dust and shavings, you may never need the reinforcement. If you’re sucking up abrasive grit or fasteners, it’s a worthwhile precaution.

Filtration and airflow

With a clean cartridge filter in place, these bags capture the bulk of debris and keep most fines in check. On my Craftsman, suction stayed lively until the bag was well past half full. Fine dust from drywall sanding will load any paper bag quickly; that’s normal. Expect shorter service life if you’re doing a lot of drywall or concrete grinding, and consider a fine dust cartridge or a cyclone pre-separator for that kind of work.

Compared to thicker, cloth-backed bags, the Bluemorpho bags breathe a bit better when new but are more sensitive to impacts from coarse material. That trade-off favors woodshops and general maintenance over heavy demolition.

Capacity and how they fill

These bags are sized for the tank, but in practice you won’t use every cubic inch. The bag inflates like a balloon around the canister walls. If the bag lies flat against the intake, it can choke itself as debris piles up. The fix is easy: once the bag starts to feel loaded, pop the lid and gently lift and shake the bag away from the intake spigot to reopen the air path. I typically do this once per bag. It takes 10 seconds and restores airflow.

On planer and jointer chips, the bag fills fast but tidy; it’s a huge quality-of-life upgrade to toss the whole load rather than scooping a tank. On fine dust, the bag reaches pressure sooner. That’s expected—paper pores clog with very fine particles.

Installation and day-to-day use

• Leave the cartridge filter installed. These are collection bags, not your primary filter.
• Pre-fold the bag so it contours the canister. This avoids pinch points.
• Seat the 3" collar fully; you should feel it “hug” the intake spigot evenly.
• Don’t overfill. At about 60–70% capacity, swap it. Airflow and seam stress both improve with this habit.
• Avoid sharp debris. If you must collect it, reinforce the inlet area with tape inside the bag.
• Never use with liquids. Remove the bag before wet pickups, then dry the tank and re-install a fresh bag for dry work.

Disposal and cleanup

This is where these bags shine. Instead of dumping a tank and creating a dust cloud, I remove the lid, pinch the collar closed, and lift the entire bag out. The canister stays clean; the filter needs far less frequent maintenance; and my shop air stays clearer. For jobsite work in finished spaces, that simplicity is invaluable.

Value

As a six-pack, the Bluemorpho bags undercut many OEM offerings by a noticeable margin. You’re trading a lighter paper and a more basic collar for volume pricing. For most shop tasks—even frequent ones—the economics are compelling. If you routinely vacuum rubble, nails, or coarse masonry dust, a heavier-duty bag (or a separator) may be the better long-term buy. For woodworkers, DIYers, and maintenance techs clearing ordinary debris, these deliver solid performance for the money.

The included 90-day worry-free window adds some peace of mind; I didn’t need to use it, but it’s good to know it’s there.

Where they shine, and where they don’t

They’re excellent for:
- Woodshops: table saw dust, planer/jointer chips, sanding dust
- Garage cleanup: leaves, general dirt, light debris
- Remodel punch lists: light drywall dust, small debris, without making a mess dumping the tank

They’re less ideal for:
- Heavy demolition debris, screws, or sharp tile shards
- Continuous drywall sanding without a fine dust filter or separator
- Wet pickups (remove the bag first)

Practical tips from my bench

• If your intake sits high in the canister, leave a little slack in the bag’s bottom so debris can settle without hammering the seam behind the collar.
• For fine dust, knock the cartridge filter clean more often; a loaded cartridge makes any bag feel “done” sooner than it is.
• If the collar feels tight on first install, a tiny chamfer with a utility knife on the cardboard opening can help it seat—go easy and test-fit as you go.
• Mark the canister with a Sharpie at two-thirds height as a visual “change bag” cue.

The bottom line

The Bluemorpho BM10-16 bags do exactly what I want disposable liners to do: they fit standard 16–20 gallon canisters cleanly (on compatible models), maintain good airflow through typical shop messes, and make disposal quick and contained. The lighter paper means you should avoid abuse, resist overfilling, and consider a simple reinforcement if your debris is sharp or abrasive. Within those boundaries, performance is consistent and the value is strong.

Recommendation: I recommend these bags for users of compatible Craftsman 16/20-gallon and Ridgid 16-gallon vacs who prioritize clean, fast disposal and mostly collect wood dust, general shop debris, and light renovation waste. If you’re in demolition mode or frequently vacuum sharp rubble, step up to a heavier-duty bag or use a pre-separator; otherwise, these Bluemorpho bags are a cost-effective, no-drama staple.