I picked this hose up during the winter time, so I don't get the full function of the hose.  But I needed to use the hose to wash down a spill on our steps.  It is really light weight.  I have often delayed cleaning up a spill because I just cannot drag the heavy hose all around.  This easy to navigate and screwed into the fitting snuggly.  When I start watering my garden when we hit Spring.  I know this will be a big hit!