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.

I bought my first expandable hose at a home and garden show before they were ever “Seen on TV” and I never wanted ... Hose is not only lightweight and flexible, it’s strong.