Orbit Pro ExoJacket Heavy-Duty Water Hose

Dragged this thing across gravel, over a fence, and through a rose bush on the first day I had it, and the woven fabric still looks brand new. The firehose construction means it doesn't kink no matter how I twist it around the corner of the house, which is a huge upgrade from my old rubber hose.

The fabric really does feel like it could survive a firehouse, and it's held up perfectly through three weekends of heavy garden use without a single kink. Only gripe is it's a bit stiff right out of the box, but once it warms up it coils back into shape easily enough.

The firehose-style fabric feels seriously tough and way better than the flimsy rubber ones I've had before, so no more kinking anxiety. Took off one star because it's a bit stiff to coil up at first, but it's a solid buy for the money.