YVVZHOU PANN Expandable Garden Hose Holder, Water Hose Organizer, Heavy Duty Self Draining Hose Storage Container, Outdoor Sprinkler Storage Bag for Garden Tools

By late summer my garage starts to look like a pit of green spaghetti—hoses everywhere, nozzles missing, and a wet coil slumped under the spigot. I picked up this hose storage bag to test whether a simple container could be a smarter compromise between a wall-mounted reel and an open basket. After several weeks of use, I’ve got a clear sense of where it shines and where it’s better to temper expectations.

Design and build

This is a soft-sided hose box made from a thick PVC fabric with a removable, hook-and-loop lid. It’s a sizable piece—roughly 17.7 x 13.7 x 9.8 inches—so it doesn’t feel like a flimsy tote. There’s a rigid bottom panel that drops into the base to keep it square and help it stand up straight when empty. Two sturdy webbing handles on the ends make it easy to lug around when loaded.

The details are thoughtful:

• Eight drainage holes in the bottom, each finished with a stainless-steel grommet. After a soak, water escaped quickly and the box dried out by the next day.
• Half-moon cutouts on two opposing sides so the hose can enter/exit while the lid is on.
• A side mesh pocket for nozzles or quick-connects, plus a small loop for hanging a spray head.
• A lid that keeps UV and debris off the hose but doesn’t try to be watertight—smart, because it needs to breathe and drain.

The fabric is “sturdy” rather than rigid. It holds its shape fine when moderately filled, but a heavy coil can lean to one side. I didn’t feel like it would tear or give out—the seams and handles look up to the job—but it’s not a hard-shell chest.

Capacity and what actually fits

The brand claims up to 150 feet of hose. As ever, the truth depends on the hose type and how you coil it.

• 100 ft stainless “metal” hose: It fit, but only after I coiled it into tight, relatively small loops. With my usual larger loops it bulged past the lid height. I could close the lid with careful packing; I wouldn’t call it casual.
• 75–100 ft expandable hose: This is where the bag makes the most sense. An expandable hose collapses small and drops into the bin easily, leaving room for a nozzle and a few fittings. The lid closed without fuss.
• 50–75 ft 5/8-inch rubber hose: Feasible, but the box looked overstuffed unless I took my time coiling it tightly. At 100 ft of standard rubber hose, capacity is optimistic.

In short, the stated capacity aligns best with expandable hoses. Heavier, thicker hoses can fit, but plan on tight coils and a snug pack.

Using it near the spigot

One of the selling points is that it can hang near or under the hose outlet so you can pull hose straight from the box. I tried two setups:

• Hanging from a simple hook mounted beneath the spigot using the carry straps
• Parked on the ground under the hose bib

Both worked fine as storage, but it’s important to be clear: this is not a reel. There’s no spool or guide to pay out or retract the line smoothly. You can pull a length of hose out and water a small area close by, but friction builds quickly and you end up tugging against the whole coil. For quick watering around a patio, not bad. For walking the length of a yard, I found it easier to take the entire coil out and put it back in when done.

Where the box truly shines is off-cycle storage—keeping a hose neat, contained, and dry in a garage, shed, or tucked by the house.

Drainage, drying, and protection

The drainage design is better than most soft totes I’ve used. After putting away a damp hose, the grommeted holes let water escape readily. The mesh side pocket also helps dry nozzles so they don’t sit in a puddle. The lid protects from leaves, dust, and UV; during a heavy rain, water did get in through the half-moon side cutouts, but it drained without pooling. It’s more “weather-tolerant” than “weatherproof,” which is exactly what you want for drying gear.

Organization and portability

The extras are more than gimmicks. The mesh pocket swallowed a spray nozzle, quick-connects, and a spare washer kit. The little loop kept my trigger nozzle from getting buried. The dual handles are placed correctly for lifting a heavy coil without twisting the box. If you shuttle gear between a front and back spigot, the handles make that realistic, though a fully loaded 100 ft rubber hose is still a workout.

A minor nit: because the walls are flexible, a lopsided coil can make the box look a bit misshapen. Functionally it’s fine, just not crisp like a rigid deck box.

Durability and materials

PVC fabric can take scuffs and moisture well, and I appreciated not worrying about setting a wet coil inside. Over time, constant sun can age PVC, so I’d store it in shade if you plan to leave it out all season. The stitching and handle attachment points feel robust. The bottom insert keeps things from sagging, and the stainless grommets should resist rust. Nothing about the construction raised eyebrows.

Who it’s for

• Gardeners using expandable hoses who want a tidy, covered home for them
• Renters or small-space users who can’t mount a reel to a wall
• Folks seeking a simple seasonal storage solution for a hose, nozzle, and accessories
• Anyone trying to corral a hose neatly without spending reel money or installing hardware

Who should look elsewhere

• If you want to pull out and retract hose on the fly, a wall or cart reel is the better choice.
• If you rely on a heavy, thick 100+ ft rubber hose, packing it into this box is possible but fussy.
• If you need a rigid, weatherproof chest that doubles as outdoor furniture, look to hard-shell hose boxes.

Wish list

• A bit more structure would help—either stiffer panels or removable corner stays to keep it square under load.
• A dedicated hanging bracket or strap designed for spigot mounting, rather than relying on the carry handles.
• Clearer guidance on realistic capacities by hose type. “150 ft expandable” is fair; “150 ft rubber” is a stretch.
• An optional internal guide ring could reduce friction for those who truly want to pull hose directly from the box.

Value

At around the price of an open hose basket and well under a quality reel, this box lands in a sensible middle ground. You get a lid, drainage that works, and a more polished look than a bare coil on the ground—all without hardware or installation. For the right kind of hose and user, the value proposition is strong.

Bottom line

This hose storage bag does exactly what a soft-sided hose box should: it keeps your hose contained, off the ground, and covered, while letting water drain so the contents don’t get funky. It’s not a reel and doesn’t pretend to be one; you’ll still be coiling by hand. Build quality is solid for the category, the drainage is well executed, and the extras—mesh pocket, nozzle loop, carry handles—make everyday use more pleasant.

Recommendation: I recommend it for anyone using an expandable hose or a lighter garden hose who wants a clean, covered, and breathable storage solution without committing to a mounted reel. If your priority is smooth payout and retrieval during watering, or you rely on thick 100+ ft rubber hoses, you’ll be happier with a reel system. For tidy, seasonal, and portable storage, this is a practical, well-considered option.