Flex garden hose

"jamnw".....I bought one to use for the same reasons you're interested in one. When on a trip and I want to wash the front of the coach off, I'll pull it out, rinse and put it away. Easy to deal with.

I never intended to use it for water supply. I was thinking of using it occasionally for rinsing things off while camping and possibly to supply my "mister" fan on really hot days. Sounds like the reviews here are in line with Amazon.
Loved the description of it being a big prophylactic.
Sounds like Trojans may be a bit more reliable!

I have 2 of the original X-Hoses (50ft), and 1 X-Hose Pro (50ft). IF you want one, get the X-Hose Pro. It looks the same as the Rumford one, and is probably made by the same factory. The original X-Hose is blue and uses plastic fittings. Those don't last. The Pro version is black, and like the Rumford, has brass fittings.

My only real beef with using one is actually not with the hose itself, it is the fact that our city water supply pressure is insufficient to properly use the hose. The hose takes a long time to fully expand, and as soon as you open the end valve 50% or greater (or operate attachment at 50% or greater flow) the hose contracts. I actually combine 2 hoses to cover the distance that one SHOULD cover just because of this.

But, other than insufficient pressure, I love the things! They are easy to handle, light when empty, and store easily. Yes, you have to be a little more careful when handling them so as not to tear the fabric covering, but a small price to pay for the convenience of handling and storage.

Now if only we could get decent water pressure......

Cheers!
Mike

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?

Homer wrote:
I have not been able to get the pocket hose to last for more than two weeks with just occasional use. Two have blown up on me so far. The interior of these pocket hoses is nothing more than a gigantic prophylactic covered with a chintzy cotton cloth. I have been using a coiled "White" hose for more than 10 years and it is still in service daily. The only drawback is I can't find them in a larger ID than 3/8".

Not cheap, but they have um in 1/2" Water hose

they are good for washing the TT, not for drinking. should say not to be used for drinking in the paper work with the hose. many have bought them only to find out they are not to be used for drinking.

They are junk!

I keep one for occasional use. Not for drinking water and never leave it with pressure on it.

Ken

I'm on my third one. The first two busted after only a couple uses. My new one bought at Walmart, pocket hose X3 has lasted a few months and is a great hose! I kept the receipt just in case.

I have not been able to get the pocket hose to last for more than two weeks with just occasional use. Two have blown up on me so far. The interior of these pocket hoses is nothing more than a gigantic prophylactic covered with a chintzy cotton cloth. I have been using a coiled "White" hose for more than 10 years and it is still in service daily. The only drawback is I can't find them in a larger ID than 3/8".