Collapsible Rain Barrel |53-Gal Extra-Stable Rainwater Collection System w/Mesh on Top, Drain Pipe, & Spigot| Rain Barrels to Collect Rainwater from Gutter| Heavy-Duty Rain Catcher |by Rhino CLEARMATE

It was easy to assemble. However once I began to use the water from I noticed to less water you have the harder it was to fill my watering can. Even using the the bottom spout.

The media could not be loaded.  Edit**So after using it for less than a month I noticed it was leaking from the middle spout. I had to drain the water till it was under that spout and really screw it tight with tools. So when putting together save time and stress and use tools to get that seal. I also noticed so fraying around the edges starting to happen.The drain spout is slow so be ready for that but it's not crazy slow.I have the 100 gallon one and was going to buy another so I could link the overflow up like the original description said could be done, but I noticed they are only selling the 53 gallon one and the description is different than when I ordered. So, not sure how to take that or if I want to pay for a size that's smaller than I want.End of edit**It was easy to put together, holding water, and is easy to use.I will say that getting the right hose was a little hard and confusing because in my area it was not available but I'm hoping to find one.The white spout on the side is great to fill up small water jugs, it is a slow stream so be ready to wait to fill up..

No leaks after two weeks. I used some pool lube (made for rubber) on all the joints to get a good seal.

They claim a standard hose will fit the spigot. Even answered my question saying standard hoses will fit. They won't! I don't know what kind of "standard" hose they use, but the standard hoses I buy that fit all of my outdoor faucets do not begin to fit. Maybe theirs includes a roll of duct tape. My biggest hope was to be able to water our garden directly from the barrel. I read where someone else mentioned the same issue and was trying to find a suitable hose. I'll try Lowe's and see if they have an adapter, but please don't make a blanket statement that any standard hose will fit.

Great to keep rain water in the winter.

The rain barrel was easy to put together, and the instructions were clear and easy to follow. Time will tell if it is sturdy enough for the job. A cautious 4/5 for initial impression.

I needed it for an indoor water reservoir and the space was small. This one is narrower than other barrels I looked at on here. Well made. Works as advertised and was the best deal I could find at the time. Some companies just gouge you.

Bought this for my husband who is just learning to garden. He loved it and assembled it within minutes!