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Pocket Hose Ballistic fifty-foot hose, red

A red-and-black fifty-foot expandable hose with a spray nozzle and pivoting connector.

OUR TAKE

An expanding hose is useful when a bulky coil takes over a small patio. Give this one space to fill before judging the reach, and measure the route around planters rather than straight across them. Drain it after watering so it can shrink back for storage.

Good for
Patios and gardens where compact hose storage matters.
Look elsewhere if
A fixed-length hose on a reel may suit a permanent watering route better.
The tradeoff
The hose changes length as it fills and drains.

Get the right setup

  • Choose the length around the full route from the tap. Drain the hose and follow the maker’s temperature and storage instructions between uses.

At a glance

Hose length
50 feet
Hose style
Expandable

Why it earns a look

  • Patios and gardens where compact hose storage matters.

Where it asks for a compromise

  • The hose changes length as it fills and drains.
Full specifications, manuals & sources

Model details

Full model name
Pocket Hose Ballistic 50 FT Expandable Garden Hose, No-Kink, As Seen on TV
Amazon ASIN
B0GWFN7Y8T
Hose length
50 feet
Hose style
Expandable
Brand
Pocket Hose

Manuals & product information

Photo sources

Product information checked 2026-10-30. Our assessment uses the linked specifications and manuals; it does not represent a hands-on test. Editorial standards & corrections.

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