This is a great, heavy duty hose. I have not used it in cold weather yet, but it appears to be what they say it is. The only thing I would say about it is that it not supposed to be used for drinking out of, and the first water that comes out of it after it has been setting for a while is orange so I don't know if that is just at first or will continue. For regular use, sprinkling, washing your car, should be fine.