Packed in a bag, in a pimp. A pipe made of metal-I was surprised, when working something rustles there, but pumps how much the exact pressure gauge is-it's hard to say. They took pity on the hose-not enough to throw it over the handle and fix it, and how the end will last-we'll see. Probably it doesn't hurt to disassemble and lubricate. Replacement nozzles-come in handy E. For such a price-I recommend.