The Pocket Hose --- it's a so-so buy.

You’ve probably seen those gushing-announcer late night commercials for the amazing Pocket Hose! It’s not only available on TV, but it’s online too. Here’s the quickie description of thePocket Hose from Amazon: Pocket Hose, the garden hose that's small enough to fit in your pocket, then expands automatically to a giant full sized hose. Pocket Hose is super lightweight and easy to handle, making it convenient to hang or store anywhere - even in your pocket. And now back to me! When there’s no water in it, and it’s dry Pocket Hose does shrink down a lot. But 50’ of hose in your pocket? You WILL look weird! As you’ll see in the video, it kind of works like it does in the commercial. I was impressed. But then before you buy one, you should read the reviews on Amazon. You’ll see that lots of people said it worked for a short while, then tore, leaked or fell apart. I've used mine quite a few times now, and it's working okay. But knowing it's poorly made, I take great care not to step on it, or let it get caught under anything. It’s under $18 at Amazon for the 50’ version. There’s also a 25’ and 75’ version online. I bought my 50’ Pocket Hose at Bed, Bath & Beyond for $19.99. 

Giz Wiz with his Pocket Hose: http://youtu.be/9-SgK0j-HQM