Tuff-Guard - 001-0106-0600 The Perfect Garden Hose, Kink Proof Garden Hose Assembly, Blue, 5/8" Male x Female GHT Connection, 5/8" ID, 50 Foot Length

The Tuff-Gard Perfect Garden Hose is what it says it is. Best hose I've ever tried or seen. It is very lightweight, even when full of water. It is extremely flexible and simply will not kink. It is very tough and cannot easily be crimped or crushed (which is why it won't kink). It coils up easily when putting it away. The only "downside" is that it is expensive compared to most hoses. But, since it saves you from fighting with the hose when you have "chores" to do, it can be likened to using a cheap off-brand NiCad cordless drill vs. a higher quality, higher voltage Lithium-ion cordless drill. If you are only going to use it once or twice, the cheaper model may suffice. But if you repeatedly use your cordless drill, you want a fast-charging Lith-ion, hi-torque drill that will be more expensive. Same goes for this hose: if you just need to use a hose once or twice a year, maybe the cost is not worth it (though, easy-storage of this easy-coil hose is a virtue that everyone would take advantage of year-round). But if you use it all the time for a variety of jobs, it definitely is worth the expense. If you transport it to other locations on a regular basis (in a car, truck, etc.), it is definitely worth the time-savings and hastle-savings of coiling it and heaving it neatly and compactly into your vehicle. Easy to store, not a chore to coil it up, won't kink under any circumstances.I used this hose with my pressure washer, and it was great. Very easy to pull the pressure washer around, without having to drag a heavy hose behind it. No leaks at all. Some reviewers complain of fittings coming off or leaking. The attachment of the fittings to the hose ends is obviously a more complex issue (compared to standard rubber hose) due to the corrugated nature of the hose material. I'm guessing that is why some failures have occurred. I believe the manufacturer has addressed the manufacturing problem, as I seem to recall that the manufacturer replied to one (or more) of the reviewers with complaints along these lines, and said that the problem has been resolved. I've purchased a 25 ft length, and also a 50 ft length. No problems with either hose.PS: I did try those self-deflating hoses that have been advertised extensively on TV. Very disappointing. Easily torn, and apparently an animal chewed through mine. So, those hoses are only OK for occasional use, and must be stored very securely inside. The Tuff-Guard is a completely different "animal".UPDATE 6/22/17Still no problem at all with any of the three Tough-Guard hoses I bought! I cannot understand the large number of 1-star reviews. Perhaps there was an issue with the production at one time, but it was fixed? These are fantastic hoses, that's all know.

I'm only going through this one time so pay attention; attach this hose to a spigot, attach your favorite nozzle. Now, address the hose by the nozzle. Hold the nozzle with one hand while turning the spigot on with the other hand.What you notice right away is how sturdy this hose is, yet it's lighter in weight than a comparable length rubber hose. It's flexible, easy to wind up, yet it won't kink. What else do you want from a hose? Long life? Can't comment on that yet but it is starting strong.It got to the point where having to buy a new hose was a predictable disappointment. No matter what the name or what the claim; "Never Kink", "Flexo-rama", "Commercial Grade Industrial Duty" (you should see the floor model), "8 Ply Platinum" (thats right folks, not 4 ply, but 8 ply!). Which one do you choose? Wait, that one isn't green; it's gray - it must be better. Just keep moving, there's nothing to see here, they all kink! They are all heavy, and some are as stiff as a board.Then you notice the "Tuff-Guard Extra Flexible - Kink Proof Garden Hose Assembly" (what? a garden hose 'assembly'?). This comes in different colors, various lengths, and this is a Garden Hose 'Assembly'! Is it a better hose? They sure price it like it's a better hose; at around $1.00 per foot.We had one delivered last Friday, used it on Saturday, ordered another on Monday and received it on Wednesday. One green rubber hose remains, on the side of our house, and it's days are numbered. Want a good hose? Buy a Garden Hose "Assembly"!

I was thrilled when I got this hose, I thought it was perfect because I’m a petite female senior and was so tired of lugging heavy hoses around to water all of my container plants. It’s definitely lightweight and no kink. I was so happy with it for my back yard that I wasted my money buying a second one for my front yard. A year passed and I started seeing bulging around the area where you would attach a sprinkler or spray fixture. I held my breath and sure enough the bulge blasted out to a full on split, on both of the hoses! I was very careful about the way that I used it and stored it but in the end it was a huge waste of money. If you want a hose that only lasts a year then you will love it and this is the hose for you. If you want your investment to last longer I suggest that you shop around!

We bought two of these hoses over a year ago and they have been in constant service in hot weather and freezing weather ever since. I like the fact that they are very light weight, easy to roll and store, and never kink. One of the hoses blew it's end off, as has happened to many other reviewers. However, it's not like that same thing has never happened to me before with any other hose! Every hose that I have from every other manufacturer has at least one end that has needed repair. Very few hoses that I have more than a year get by without repairing the ends. I went to Home Depot and got the brass hose-end repair fittings just like I always do and easily replaced the blown end. After that, no problem, and I have two hoses that I love. No big deal -- good grief you guys!! We have a large property with horses and animals and hoses everywhere. All of them need repair now and then. Meanwhile, what you are buying with this type of hose is special functionality. The light weight ease of them is worth having, and fixing the occasional end is an unbelievably minor issue. I have a set of hoses made by Sears that are extremely heavy-duty with solid brass ends that have not needed repair, but they are heavy, will kink, are a pain to roll up, and my wife doesn't have the patience to deal with them. Meanwhile, the Perfect Garden Hose is a good match for her.