i brought a flat hose 10 or so years ago because I had a hiace camper van, I got it because it didn't take up much space. The only down side to it is you have to loop it out to use it, with the other type you can still use it while it is rolled up, if you get what I mean. Nothing wrong with the quality, never washed never stretch it out to dry it, lasted a long time and still looks like new.