I've bought a number of Craftsman hoses of various lengths and sizes. They're all excellent and long-lasting. While other cheap hoses that I bought at other stores have long since bitten the dust (one got a huge "growth" on the hose that eventually popped and spewed water everywhere), every Craftsman hose I've ever bought has lasted years and years without problems. It's true that they sometimes kink, especially when brand new, but I haven't met a hose that doesn't (even those that claim to be kink-free).
We love the softness and easy re-rolling power of the Craftsman rubber hose. The 100 ' length is perfect because there is no coupling in the middle. The nickel plated brass fittings will last without rusting. We have another Sears hose that has lasted for more than 30 years. Plastic hoses that become brittle and crack just don't last.
Do not monkey around looking for another hose brand. Buy this product and you will have it for life. I had one for 8 years and when I started having problems with it I took it to the store and they gave me a new one without any issues. So when I had the need to buy a 2nd one I did not think it twice.
I love this hose. It is my main hose for watering the garden and washing cars. Its just the right length to reach almost any part of our yard with a garden or flower bed and it can run circles around the car when I'm washing it. Its only down side is that when you pull out all one hundred feet of the hose it can get heavy and cumbersome to pull around. Its still the best and I use it for everything one can use a hose for. Its exceptionally durable since Its always getting run over by a car or truck and it still has no signs of wear from the year round abuse. I also like the wrench fittings...
read full review »Have used 2 of these in the last 25 years washing aircraft. Very durable and reliable. With the Craftsman nozzle it is a winning combination.
We love our Crafstman rubber hoses!!! We have a small farm with one water spigot and about 400' of Crafstman rubber hose.
They hardly ever a kink; mostly when the new roll is unwound. The kink is not something that keeps ocurring in the same spot, when it does happen.
The brass fittings are as durable as the hoses, and can handle being driven over. If you do get a hole in one, Sears relaces the hose with no hassle: it's painless!!!!
I would recommend these to anyone, but would strongly recommend them to anyone who wants to purchase one more hose for the very last time! I'm here to...
read full review »I just get so frustrated everytime I use this hose... the kinking is unbelieveable, it's like it was MADE to kink! When you try to coil it, you have to turn the hose one revolution with each coil in order to keep it from twisting around itself like the old coiled phone cords, and with a long hose that is nearly impossible to do. Who thought a five sided hose was a good idea? After watering many flower beds the last thing I want to do is contend with a kinking hose! I really enjoy working in my flower beds, but knowing I'm going to have to deal with this hose takes part of the fun...
read full review »After buying 3 of the 50ft verison and liking them so much I decided that I needed more length and this fit the job. This hose is just as amazing as the the 50ft and the build quality is the same. Coiling the hose is pretty hard due to it's length and it is slighty on the heavy side. You do have to fight the hose as it does kink a bit. Despite that, I'd recommended it.
I've had this hose for 30 yrs....don't consider another.
best hose you can buy.
they last forever. dont waste your money on others. just get this.