Using a plastic manifold ("splitter") on your spigot also solves the aluminum to brass connection issue as well as allowing you to attach more than one hose to your spigot. Over the years, I've bought both brass and plastic manifolds, and I haven't gotten much more life out of the brass ones -- same with quick-connects, although I did go with a new set of brass ones this spring.
With quick-connects, I really like having the water-stop ones at hose ends. That way, you can have the water turned on and still be able to switch between, say, your sprayer and your sprinkler without getting sprayed in the face.
I also like to put a manual timer on my sprinkler (hose - timer - sprinkler), because I don't always get out there to move it when I think I will... most of them can be set for up to 1 hour.
And because I'd rather use my hand strength on the weeds, I like easy on/off levers rather than the bitty ones that come with most manifolds. Lee Valley carries both oversized levers and thumb valves, and also has a large, easy to turn faucet cover for anybody having trouble twisting the knob on their hose bib. All are under "hose accessories" on their site
oh, and I have two 2-way manifolds with push-button shut off valves that have been in use for a couple seasons, and they are very easy to operate also. Not sure where mine came from, but they look like this
In additi one:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EOW6QN0/
As far as hoses themselves, I finally splurged and got a couple of very lightweight hoses from water right inc.
I'm using one on my deck, and it's so much easier than the coil hoses I've used previously. Decide what diameter and length you want, then watch for a sale or for a deal from their outlet store page:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EOW6QN0/
