Flexzilla Garden Hose 5/8 in. x 100 ft., Lightweight All-Weather Water Hose, Durable and Flexible, Leak-Free Connections

I received the Flexzilla Utility Hose, 5/8 in x 15 ft (15.9 mm x 4.57 m), for use around my home, and after a week of daily tasks, here’s my experience.Design & Build Quality:The hose is lightweight (much easier to carry than standard rubber hoses) and highly pliable, making it simple to coil and maneuver in tight spaces. The bright yellow/green color is highly visible and feels durable, even when dragged across rough concrete.Performance:Flexibility & Pliability: The hose seems to be flexible in a range of temperatures and is easy to work with, even when cold. Unlike stiffer hoses, I could loop it around corners and through garden beds without much effort.Kink Resistance: While it does kink if twisted sharply, it recovers well and doesn’t flatten out permanently. I noticed far fewer kinks compared to cheaper vinyl hoses, but it isn’t 100% kink-free.Durability: After repeated use, the outer jacket shows no signs of wear or cracking. The drinking water safe certification gave me peace of mind if filling pet bowls.Fittings: Both end fittings are perfectly machined and connected tightly to my outdoor faucets and sprayers with zero leaks. The O-rings seated smoothly and created a watertight seal on the first try.Pros:Lightweight and easy to handle (2.7 lbs / 1.2 kg)Stays flexible in cold and hot weatherDurable outer jacket withstands abrasionEnd fittings are exact and leak-freeDrinking water safeCons:Not entirely kink-proof—minor kinks can occur with sharp bendsSlightly more expensive than basic hoses, but quality justifies the costSummary:If you want a utility hose that’s easy to carry, resists kinking better than most, and comes with precise, durable fittings, the Flexzilla is a solid choice.

I've owned several of these hoses - loved them all. Easy to tote around and long lasting. Love the swivel ends. But they all get discolored with mold. I spray my ipe wood deck and bluestone pavers with wet and forget a couple of times a year. A few years ago I sprayed the hose on the reel with the remainder of the solution in the sprayer. Worked like a charm, Now I spray the hose regularly. It's gets a little discolored, but not overly so.

If you're in the market for a garden hose, let me tell you about the Flexzilla HFZG5100YW. This thing is an absolute game-changer. I mean, it's heavy-duty yet super lightweight, which is a total win-win. Plus, it's drinking water safe, so no worries about any funky taste in your drinks from the hose.I personally love this hose. It's like the Hulk of garden hoses - strong and sturdy but easy to handle. I can drag it around my yard without feeling like I'm lugging around a huge snake. It's also a vibrant green color, so it adds a nice pop to my outdoor space.Honestly, if you're on the fence about getting a new hose, don't hesitate. This Flexzilla one is top-notch. I highly recommend it to all my fellow garden enthusiasts out there. You won't regret it!

I am reviewing a year after purchase as I browse my past items purchased.As far as hoses go, Flexzilla really is one of the best options. Light and flexible, sturdy wall thickness construction, and great resistance to kinking. However, if you are familiar with hoses, air hoses, heavy gauge power cords, you know that one annoyance can be that they fight to remain straightened. If it starts getting twisted, the hose can feel stiff and put torque on the sprayer end. I suggest using in parallel to a 'Reel' type storage system, so the hose remains in its natural linear orientation.I gave 4/5 stars because after nearly a year of admitted regular use, the barb connection at the sprayer handle failed and broke away from the hose itself. I realized the barb was fairly cheap and only held into the hose by friction and minor crimping of the rubber itself. Ideally this would be more of a 'Permanent' joint. I repaired it easily nonetheless with a readily available hose repair clamping joint (TIP - If you ever have this happen get the repair clamp with two solid metal halves that compress the hose. Don't get a worm gear clamp or you'll be avoiding the sharp metal tail all the time).

Minor kinking - easily undone. Love that it's light weight. So much easier to move around than older type hoses. Hesitant about plastic couplings but good so far. Bought 3 months ago and move it around a lot.. Reasonable price too. Love it