"Otherwise, you may find yourself running back and forth to turn your water spigot off and on as needed." There are a few different nozzle styles to consider, including pistol grip, fire-hose ...

There is nothing quite like the chaos of a leaking hose. You turn the spigot, and suddenly there is water everywhere, including all over you. Even if it sometimes feels refreshing on a hot day ...

We even found a clear winner, the Pocket Hose, if you want higher flow far from the spigot but have wimpy water pressure. The hoses resist kinking and bursting. None lost flow when folded ...

Other basic, less expensive options are freestanding and connect to a spigot or simply stake into the ground and feature a hose hanger to keep nozzles accessible. Today's best hose reels are ...