Best Garden Hose on the Market

This is easily the best garden hose I've ever owned. Very flexible but strong, almost never kinks, I can see getting years of use out of this one. Also note that Amazon's pricing is about $30-40 less than you'll see in many catalogs carrying the same hose.

Early review - will likely modify later.

Giving this 4 stars because I was pleased with an older version of this product from Gilmour. The Amazon description is correct, but the picture is wrong. It's the older 6-ply version. The new one, which I recieved today, is their latest 8-ply. Go to the manufacturer's website to read more about that if interested. My hose does not have the blue sleeve pictured in Amazon's pic. The 8-ply does not have a sleeve.^M
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Looks to be a good product. Lifetime replacement guarantee. This hose is 1/8" larger than the typical 5/8" size you see in stores; and it is noticeably bigger. Looks like something you'd see at golf courses or in commercial settings.^M
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The free shipping is quite a deal - $9.99 subtracted. Other garden hoses at Amazon, even some from same manufacturer, have shipping charges because it's done through a 2nd/3rd seller. So, I'd take advantage of this while you can!