I like these hoses because they're light and easy to store. Unfortunately, they're not very durable. My first green one lasted about a year of occasional use before the cover started coming apart.
My latest was a DAP 50' hose that I bought at Target for $40. It was black with heavy brass fittings and a one-year warranty. It was a month old when I was using it to wash the TT (which is parked on a broken rock lot). I stepped on it and a sharp rock must have damaged the cover. It went off like a rifle shot!
Took it back to Target and got my money back. I'll get another if the price and warranty are right. The green ones have to be returned to the mfr?