Nothing concludes a satisfying stint in the yard like neatly wrapping up the hose. But a tranquil afternoon of gardening can deteriorate into a sweaty wrestling match if you have to manhandle 100 feet of synthetic rubber onto a hose holder. With a manually rewinding hose reel, a few turns of the crank zips the hose back into place like Lady (or the Tramp) sucking in a spaghetti strand. For durability and style, choose a metal version, like the 11 fine specimens below.
![For a portable version, consider a hose reel on wheels. A Swiss-made Small Steel Hose Trolley has a steel frame, rubber wheels, and a comfortably sized hand crank. The Cadillac of hose reels, it is designed to be \2\20;the last one you\2\17;ll purchase.\2\2\1; It is €3\16 at Manufactum.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/crank-hose-reel-portable-manufactum-733x570.png)
![A swing arm allows the Yard Butler Wall Mount Swivel Hose Reel to turn \180 degrees so the hose can be unwound at any angle from the wall. All-steel construction; holds up to \100 feet of 5/8-inch hose; \$\1\19.99.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/mounted-yard-butler-733x521.png)
![Delight your inner firefighter with this oversize post-mounted number that holds 400 feet of hose on a powder-coated steel frame. Special order HRG-400FT-FIT from Valley Industries in Minnesota 800-864-\1649; \$\157.45 with an extra fitting for garden hoses.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/crank-hose-reel-wall-mount-733x457.png)
![The Liberty Garden Products Multi-Purpose Stainless Steel Hose Reel can be mounted on a wall or in the ground. It is \19 inches tall, can hold up to \200 feet of 5/8-inch hose; \$\289.6\2 at Sustainable Supply.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/crank-hose-reel-stainless-steel-733x464.png)
![A similar version in powder-coated steel, a 3-in-\1 Hose Reel capable of holding \200 feet of hose is \$69.99 from Home Depot.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/crank-hose-reel-powder-coated-steel-home-depot-733x511.png)
![The Model \104\1 Wall-Mount Hose Reel can be mounted in either a parallel or perpendicular configuration on a wall or fence. It wraps up to \150 feet of 5/8-inch garden hose onto its aluminum-alloy body. A braking system stops the reel from unspooling more hose than you want; \$\169.99 at Eley.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/crank-hose-reel-wall-mount-eley-733x464.png)
![A steel Swiss-made Alba Krapf Metal Hose Reel holds a hose up to 60 meters long; £\197.95 from Amazon UK.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/swivel-crank-hose-reel-alba-krapf-733x451.png)
![A Manual Rewind Hose Reel can be customized to fit several diameters and lengths of garden hose. Made of aluminum, it can be ordered with or without wheels; for more information and pricing, visit Perth, Australia-based dealer Real Ezy.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/crank-hose-reel-manual-rewind-733x529.png)
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![A Wall Mounted Hose Reel made of die-cast aluminum is painted a dark bronze color and can be mounted for either left- or right-handed operation; \$\289 from Griot\2\17;s Garage.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/crank-hose-reel-wall-mount-griots-garage-733x533.png)
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