A hose connector (100, 800, 1100) having a body (102). The body (102) includes a first body portion (106) and a second body portion (112, 812, 1112) disposed concentrically around the first body portion (106). The first body portion (106) and the second body portion (112, 812, 1112) define a gap (114) therebetween such that the gap (114) is adapted to receive the hose (108) therein. The hose connector (100, 800, 1100) also includes a gripping element (124, 824, 1124) coupled to the second body portion (112, 812, 1112). The clamping elements (124, 824, 1124) include a plurality of clamping jaws (126). The hose connector (100, 800, 1100) also includes a clamp nut (140, 1140) threadedly coupled to the second body portion (112, 812, 1112). The clamp nut (140, 1140) includes a tail portion (142) such that in the engaged position of the clamp nut (140, 1140) the tail portion (142) is adapted to apply on the clamp element (124, 824, 1124) force. Additionally, the gripping element (124, 824, 1124) is associated with the second body portion (112, 812, 1112) by at least one of a slidable connection, a conformable connection, and a hinged connection.