There's a new breed of as-seen-on-TV expandable garden hoses that promise to be lighter, easier to use and will never kink. Consumer Reports checked out the Pocket Hose, FlexAbleHose and XHose.

To see how they compare, I took a closer look at the FlexiHose and Pocket Hose. When comparing the FlexiHose to TheFitLife, both hoses share several similarities—solid brass fittings ...