This is the auto-expanding/contracting hose that earned The Best rating from the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute because it contracted faster, was the easiest to use, and was the most durable. Using water pressure to automatically expand and contract to 65% the size of a typical hose for convenient storage, its winning durable construction includes a multi-layered 3/4" tubular latex inner-diameter hose that generates robust water flow and an outer covering made from strong nylon webbing that endured being dragged over cement garden borders repeatedly with minimal damage. Its superior design also includes nickel plated and solid brass fittings to prevent rust and an integrated valve.