I bought this knowing it would probably be very stiff in cold weather since the chemicals used to keep vinyl hoses pliable are not allowed in drinking water hoses.  But, even after stretching it out in the sun for a few days, it snaps into a tight coil, especially when it's cold out.  It's usable but you do have to wrestle with it and getting it out to it's full length take some work.  I do not know if there are more pliable potable water hoses.