Airing down and airing back up is something most people accept as part of the off-roading process. There are a lot of way to manage your air. Hose kits are a very popular piece of gear, that works both for lowering PSI for the trails and airing back up when its time to hit the road. These kits see their fair share of abuse. Whether that be from the elements, or from heat transfer from the compressor. You want something that’s built to last.
MORRFlate recently updated their existing hose kits with a brand new braided hose design. The system works exactly the same as before, but the hoses themselves are noticeably improved. Having used the previous version, the differences stand out right away, especially in weight savings, materials, and overall feel.
Below is a quick breakdown of what’s new, what’s improved, and why it matters in real-world use.
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Durability & Construction
One of the most obvious upgrades is the move to 800D nylon braided hoses. Compared to the original design, the braided outer layer provides a real increase in durability while remaining flexible and easy to work with. It also gives the hoses a more premium look without making them stiff or bulky. They’re also noticeably thinner than previous versions.
The new hoses carry a 1600 PSI burst rating, which is a solid step up from the old sets. While the system (manifolds) itself is still limited to 200 PSI due to the gauge sensor, the extra headroom is about safety, longevity, and peace of mind, not running higher pressure. If you are airing up around rocks, gravel, or hot pavement, the braided construction is better suited for that kind of use.
Weight & Handling
Even with the added strength and braided outer layer, the new hoses are about 30 percent lighter than the originals, and you notice it the moment you pick them up. Pulling them out of the bag, draping them over tires, and packing everything back up feels much easier.
They lie and route more cleanly around wheels, slide over obstacles without catching, and don’t fight you when positioning them for inflation or deflation. That extra maneuverability might seem minor, but when you’re airing up multiple times in a day, moving between vehicles, or just trying to get back on the trail faster, it makes a real difference. The weight savings really add up when you’re walking around carrying a bunch of gear like the compressor, digital air controller, and the hoses.
Heat & Pressure Ratings
Another meaningful upgrade is the improved heat resistance. With a temperature rating up to 350 degrees, these hoses can handle just about any extreme condition you throw at them. Whether you’re working near hot brakes, exhaust components, or airing up on sun-baked desert ground, or you see heat transfer from your compressor, you don’t have to worry about the hose softening, warping, or otherwise getting beat up by heat.
Even though the system itself is still capped at 200 PSI, the higher burst rating reduces stress on the hose material over time. That means less fatigue, fewer worries about wear, and better long-term reliability. It doesn’t change how you actually use the hoses day to day, but it does mean they’ll hold up better through years of heavy trail use or repeated air-up sessions, which makes a subtle difference that really adds up over time.
Retains Features That Work
The best part is that MORRFlate didn’t mess with what already worked. The new braided hoses keep all the qualities you loved about the old set. They are non-kinking, memory-free, non-freezing, and just as quick and easy to deploy, whether you’re airing up a single tire or running all four. Everything about how you use them feels exactly the same, so you don’t have to learn a new setup or change how you do things on the trail.
On top of that, they connect and store exactly the same way as the previous hoses, making packing up and stowing them effortless. Even with the new braided outer layer and lighter weight, they handle just as smoothly and naturally as the originals. Basically, you get all the familiarity you already liked, but with a few noticeable upgrades that make the hoses easier to live with day-to-day.
Final Thoughts
This update doesn’t reinvent anything, but it fixes the small details that actually matter. The new MORRFlate braided hoses are lighter, tougher, and more heat-resistant than the original version, while keeping the same easy-to-use experience. They also feature extra overhead compared to the original, and are built with a braided design for added durability.
If you already own the older hose kit, this upgrade makes sense not just for the improvements, but also if your hoses have taken a beating over the years. We all know how easy it is to nick or wear down your gear on the trail, so swapping in the new braided hoses is a solid way to replace anything that’s been stressed or damaged. And if you’re starting to research air options for your rig, MORRFlate is the only system to go with. The basically invented this style of hoses.
It’s a simple improvement, but one that makes an already solid system even better where it counts.
Killer post, dude. Braided hose looks so nice. Stoked to run one of these.