Best Hose Reels for Kink and Hassle-Free Hose Storage

This Liberty Garden Products Garden Hose Reel Cart may not look like anything special at first. However, don't let its toy-like look fool you. It has a well-thought-out design that makes it one of the best possible choices for watering plants on large areas, and here is why.

The cart's frame is made of a 13 gauge steel with a powder-coated finish that prevents metal from corrosion. Though, keep in mind that the cart is not rustproof. Therefore, store it in dry places.

It has 4 10" pneumatic wheels that make it easy to roll around. What's more, the extra-low reel placement provides an optimal center of gravity, which makes the whole construction less likely to tip over, as you pull the hose even when it's standing on the small slopes.

The cart comes disassembled. Still, you will only need a couple of Allen wrenches to tighten a couple of nuts and fixtures. Speaking of them, the box also includes a 5' leader hose with a brass female connector for attaching it to a spigot on your garden faucet.

As a result, the huge reel capacity and great cart mobility make it one of the finest choices if you have a large yard or are looking for the durable model that would be super easy-to-handle and move around.

If you have enough space in your backyard for a 25"x25"x25" box, we totally recommend this Suncast Hose Reel because of its quality features that convinced us to include it in our review.

Inside the box, it has a semi-automated reeling mechanism, i.e., you still have to manually rotate the handle to reel the hose, but there are special guides that distribute it evenly along the reel. Also, the crank handle can be folded to prevent any accidents during unraveling.

The box can hold up to 225' of 5/8" hose and stands on the swiveling base that reduces the chances of kinks when you pull the hose in other direction. The same base has 4 slots in it for the stakes to secure the whole system to the ground. For the concrete patio, you will have to drill holes for the stakes, though.

All in all, this model is a solid choice for any region because it provides the shelter from both rain and UV rays to the hose, increasing its longevity.

Although reel carts and hose storage systems may be very handy, they still can take up some valuable space if you have a small yard. This issue can be easily solved with the Liberty Garden Products Cast Aluminum Wall Mount Garden Hose Reel (boy, that's a long name).

First thing first, this is one of the most vintage-looking reels out there that you can even use as a practical decoration. It is made of cast aluminum with taupe powder finish and features a small 7"x14" shelf where you can store some tools or put a flower pot.

This model is designed to hold up to 125' of 5/8" hose. However, even at full capacity, it unwinds effortlessly when pulled and winds back smoothly by rotating the handle. It also comes with a 5' leader hose with non-rust brass and aluminum fixtures on both sides for connecting it to the faucet nearby.

Sadly, the mounting hardware is not included in the package. Therefore, make sure you have 4 lag bolts for securing it to the wall. As for the installation, any concrete or brick wall will do. By the way, the horizontal distance between the mounting holes is 16" matching the standard width between the residential wall studs from center to center. In case you can't find them by knocking on the exterior wall of your building, we recommend using a stud finder to detect them.

Concluding, this is a fine water hose reel for when you need to store your garden hose neatly but want to save space in your backyard at the same time.

The AMES Companies Poly Hose Cart is made mostly of plastic polymer resistant to UV rays and seemingly any weather conditions. Owing to the material, it also weighs only 7 lbs. Nevertheless, it offers great 175' capacity for a standard 5/8" garden hose. Thus, this portable two-wheel dolly is an optimal choice for watering plants on medium and large areas.

The design features the foldable handle so you can roll it around the garden and then put in one spot like a free-standing model. By folding the handle before you start watering plants, you'll be able to move around freely in any direction without having the handle in the way.

Although there are no holes in the base for securing it to the ground with any kind of stakes, the low center of gravity and small spikes in the front make it possible to pull the hose without tipping the cart over on flat ground.

Overall, it is a solid model for when you have a large yard and have to change the reel position often, thanks to its weight and functionality.

The RL Flo-Master Retractable Hose Reel is a wall-mounted model that comes with almost everything you might need to effectively water plants in about 60' radius around it. The package comes with all the mounting hardware, a 5'6" leader hose with brass fittings for connecting it the faucet, and the retractable hose reel itself along with 65' of reinforced garden hose. Additionally, the hose ends with the nozzle that has 8 spraying patterns, including the shower, cone, mist, powerful jet, and others.

The wall plate can be attached to a concrete wall or even a wooden post as long as it doesn't lean when you retract the hose. Also, the reel is connected to the wall plate with a single vertical pin which provides the 180° swivel, making it possible to easily pull the garden hose when you move from side to side without creating kinks.

Still, the key feature of this product is that it automatically winds the hose back onto the reel with the spring-loaded mechanism. It also has a built-in guide that distributes it evenly inside. If necessary, you can also take out the pin in the base and carry the reel away for storage with the handle on top.

The fact that it comes with all the necessary parts makes it a really awesome product for watering the plants in the small gardens and backyards.