Flexon FLXP5850CN Flextreme Performance Rubber Garden Hose, Black

These hoses are Harvey duty , would buy again

Best price best quality

I have never had a hose just go bad like this and I have hoses from years ago still in use, repaired, dinged, chewed, frozen etc. but still usable. I have never had a hose just fall apart laying there. Even the cheapest light weight have never just fallen apart like this. First it kinks like it was made to kink. Second after less than six months I look off the deck and see swollen spots everywhere and a burst area. It simply self destructed after normal use with normal water pressure. I wondered for a moment if my pup had chewed the hose as I couldn't believe it just burst laying there. But, one my pup is small, two there are no chew marks. This is the worst cheap quality hose I have ever experienced.

The hose description says RUBBER and it is not. in fact if you zoom in on the package in the pics it is flexible polymer construction; definitely not rubber. And flexible maybe in the sunny south but in a four season climate not at all.

I recently purchased the Flexon Flextreme Pro 100ft rubber garden hose, and overall, it’s been a great experience. The hose is really sturdy, with a thick rubber material that feels heavy-duty and durable. Unlike cheaper hoses, it doesn’t easily wear out or crack. Even in extreme temperatures, it maintains good flexibility without becoming stiff or brittle, and I can still use it during the winter. The kink-resistant design works well, and I rarely encounter tangling or water blockages. The industrial-grade couplings are tight, and there’s no leakage, which gives me confidence while using it. However, there are a few downsides. First, when I first opened the packaging, the rubber smell was incredibly strong and unpleasant. It took a few days of airing it out outside for the odor to subside. Also, the hose is quite heavy. Moving and coiling the entire 100ft hose is a bit of a struggle, especially for one person, and it can be tiring to manage. Overall, if you’re looking for a durable, all-weather hose with excellent performance, this is a solid choice. Just be prepared for the strong initial odor and the hose's heavy weight.