TheFitLife Flexible and Expandable Garden Hose - Latex Water Hose with Retractable Fabric, Solid Brass Fittings and Nozzle, Kink Free, Lightweight, Collapsible Expending Hose (50 FT )

Lets face it. These lightweight hoses are not going to outlast a good traditional garden hose. I have Craftsman rubber hoses that are over 20 years old and have never given me any issues. With that said, this one seems to be a very good one. I have another one from Moico that is pretty decent (not available anymore), but you can feel the difference in the thickness of the inner liner just by grabbing the hose and squeezing it. I returned another hose (Gpeng I think) after a week because the outer jacket started to fray. This one seems to have a tougher outer jacket that should last a long time. Overall I'm very happy with this hose and will probably buy another one if needed.Update: 7/17/2021The hose failed on me after a little over a year. It started leaking from the connection at the spigot where the core of the hose is inserted into the connector similar to other people's issues. I think that is the weak spot on a lot of these hoses. What makes them expandable is also what makes them weak. That latex liner is crimped onto the brass connector and it's a weak point. I don't know if any of these manufacturers will ever find a solution to that. It seems that all of these flexible hoses have similar issues. So instead of trying to find the "best" one, I'm just going to find the cheapest one. i can't imagine any of them will last more than 1 year anyway so why pay more. I changed my review down to 2 stars. I did like the hose when it worked, but the durability just isn't there.

This hose works pretty well for pretty much my entire front and back yard. One thing to note about this product is to let it air out a bit when you receive it. It takes about an hour to really take a nice shape once it it is out of the box. It is long enough to reach all corners and does not have any leaking issues. The hose is made out of is really tough but flexible material even when it is filled with water although be aware when it is filled it is harder to store so once you turn off the water be sure to flush the hose out to make it easier to collapse. You can easily pull it to different locations around the yard. For me, i just leave it in my backyard and it can be pulled to my front yard without much issue. I would recommend getting a hose reel to make it easier to store. The cable is long and can be a bit of a hassle to leave out. The reason being that in a traditional hose, the material allows it to keep it's shape so you can just roll it up. With this one, it has a harder time holding a shape so a reel be good. I have a reel and it does not effect the hose or damage it. The hose does expand slowly when you turn on the water so be aware when you turn it on. It will take a few minutes to expand through this 100 ft hose. There were no leaks from the hose and the spray nozzle came pre attached so it is a pretty easy install. It has several different settings that can easily be controlled on the side. You can easily flick between the settings. The hose is made of green nylon feeling material so you can be sure it will not rip easily and looks like most garden hoses. Be aware though because of the material and color, it is easy to get noticeably dirty. It can take some light damage overtime being green so it could get lighter in color but the material is solid. You can easily go around corners and spray your garden or yard with ease. This is honestly really nice to have for big yards and I can easily water my plants with less water because I can get close to the plant with this hose. Overall I think this is a pretty nice hose being able to expand out without worrying your hose is too short. The only issue is that it is a bit hard to roll up and store.

I brought this hose out of the shipping box & was excited to use it. After doing research, this one seemed the best.What I did not know was anything about the care instructions, found on the outside of the container box. I realized then, there is no way this hose would survive at my house so must return, unopened. The storage requirements are tough as it must be stored in shade or a covered area. It must be drained after each use. It cannot be stored on a roller hose holder, nor can it ever be stepped on or taken over sharp items. This hose sounds like a high-maintenance addition to anyone's home. Would not fit in mine as we have lots of sun. Too bad it's so delicate.

The main problem with this hose is that it developed a leak within just a few months. At first the leak was a very small hole that resulted in a thin spray of water. Within a day or two it was more like several small holes spraying a lot of water out.I use this hose as a water line to my household cooler (like a swamp cooler). So once I connect it, I leave it connected with the water turned on. It's mostly out of the sun, but the water pressure is always there. Clearly, it couldn't handle the constant water pressure. Maybe it would be fine if it were used for watering and then put away between uses. I don't know.I will say that this is the first expandable hose I've used, and I know now that I don't like that the moment the water is turned off the hose starts to shrink up and pull itself back to its original length. That's not a defect, just a feature that I don't like.Finally, I want to add that I'm unhappy that I couldn't contact the seller to issue a complaint about the leak. I would have liked to have given them an opportunity to stand behind their product with a refund or a replacement. But they seem to have hidden themselves well. Fortunately for me, at least Amazon was friendly and helpful.

I’ve owned this product for two months and I was initially very impressed, but for me it was all smoke and mirrors.It seems that every time I move the hose from one faucet to the next, another leak pops up! There’s not even enough water pressure to use the lawn sprinklers effectively.I would buy a different brand or go with something a tad more sturdy as this hose is very light weight, as in it was probably made out of paper.On the bright side, the hose is a cool green color.

Update July 19 - vendor reached out acknowledging that they have identified a defect and changed their manufacturer to resolve the issue. Seller offered a replacement. I am waiting for the replacement and will update you in this. So far, good seller; they try to satisfy customers and take action to win their business. If you have any issue. Pls reach them out and they will take action.——-Started leaking after 45 days !!! I just passed 30 days return window and got stock with it! Such a waste of money.

I bought this hose because the supplier stated it did not fray, however after my initial use on a wooden pool deck the fibers started to fray. It cost a little more than their competitors, so I assumed it was better. It frayed the same amount as all of the other fabric flexible hoses

After going through many so-called "non-kink" hoses, it was a welcome change to get this one. It is remarkably light and didn't leak at the faucet, unlike EVERY other hose I've had in the past. Being able to store it in a bucket is marvelous. I can't really rate it for durability yet, but I have high hopes.

Love these types of hoses but can't address their durability because I've only just started using it! I have another one of these types of hoses, and have noticed it starting to fray in the first few uses; remains to be seen whether this one does the same.

Peut ne pas convenir à tout le monde mais pour nous, ce produit est très bien : ne prend pas trop de place lorsque vide et facile à utiliser, s'étend/s'allonge beaucoup lorsque plein.Les embouts en métal évitent les fuites d'eau (en comparaison d'un tuyau similaire d'une autre marque avec les embouts en plastique)Seul chose à faire attention: le tissu extérieur du tuyau "accroche" sur l'asphalte ou la pierre, il faut donc le porter et ne pas le faire trainer. Il faut aussi éviter de tirer dessus. Cela demande un peu plus d'attention mais c'est normal.