Gardena CleverRoll L Easy Metal: Large hose trolley with up to 100 m capacity, especially stable hose guide in a robust metal frame (18550-20)

Excellent build quality and design, this version includes the hose guide which sits on a reel that rotates side to side so that the hose doesn't wind around the same position. It's highly adjustable, there is a kick-stand, adjustable handle, the crank handle can also fold away to leave a small footprint. The hose is a decent quality, I think it's a Flex version, doesn't kink easily, the internal hose connector is a quick-fit so it's compatible with any hose using this connector.My only gripe is that the hose is shipped without packaging so the external hose connector makes a hole to the box and I received one that had a non visible damage to the hose connector which leaked. The company should ship with cardboard internally that protects and stops the hose from moving around to prevent this.

Even having led a previous life of hoselock misery it was with much trepidation that I spent so much money on what appears to be a functional and agricultural purchase.However, if you had told me a month ago that a garden hose would change my life, I would have laughed in your face. But here I am, utterly and unapologetically in love with the GARDENA CleverRoll Hosepipe and Reel. This is not just a hose. This is THE hose. A hose so magnificent that I have, on more than one occasion, found myself watering the garden just for the sheer joy of it.Let’s talk about the unrolling. Oh, the unrolling! With the grace of a figure skater and the precision of a Swiss watch, this beauty unfurls effortlessly, gliding across my lawn as if it were floating on air. Gone are the days of wrestling with a tangled, kinked-up mess that seemed to have a personal vendetta against me. No, this hose understands me. It flows freely, as if it, too, is excited to water the plants.And then, the pièce de résistance—the winding up. Have you ever seen something so satisfying that you nearly weep? Because that’s where I am now. The reel winds up with such ease, such flawless engineering, that I have genuinely started showing it off to guests. “Would you like to see something incredible?” I ask, before casually giving the reel a spin and watching in pure, unfiltered ecstasy as the hose obediently returns home, neat and tidy, as if it never dared to misbehave.This is not just a hosepipe. It is a revolution. It is the garden companion I never knew I needed. I no longer fear watering the garden; I long for it. My neighbours now watch in awe as I stroll out, chest puffed with pride, ready to unleash my CleverRoll in all its glory.So if you’re still dragging around a tangled, heavy, soul-destroying garden hose, wake up. Treat yourself. Treat your garden. Treat your soul. Buy this hose, and experience the pure, unfiltered joy of a life well-watered.

Sturdy, does the job. The hose guide makes it easy to use and accepts longer hoses.

Ok, so after putting up with a leaky hose that was loose (and 20m of loose hose is not fun to put away!) for far too long I decided it was time to get something that did not frustrate every time it was used!Gardena are known as being makers of excellent quality hoses and associated products.This comes with the hose attached to the reel, you just need to connect the hose to the frame (it is obvious) and fit your own nozzle for spraying.It uses the standard hose fittings so yes, your Hozelock or any other brand stuff should fit fine.The hose is strong, does not kink easily and appears to be far better quality that the old hose (truly, do not buy cheap hose, it becomes a persistent reminder of a dumb decision!)It is also surprising how much better your water flow is when you don't have leaks!Now my niggles come with the cart.It is easy to transport around, (assuming you have remembered to disconnect from the tap first....), BUT the "leg" that comes out to give you the stability is flimsy and floppy (moves far too easily).This means that you need to keep going back to put it back in place if the cart moves a little.I have made a modification now to make it better, but I am disappointed that this was allowed through design and testing.On the plus side, the hose laying feature to ensure the hose is evenly rolled back on to the reel is very good and works well.Overall, I am pleased with it, and I expect it will last many years, it is just the engineering side of me that picks fault here.Recommended? Yes. There is a reason that most garden centres use Gardena equipment. :)