Easy to set up, relatively light and folds to size easy to carry. Seems well made and sturdy.

Agreed it is fussy too set up but for the value thumbs up

I bought this easel a year ago because I was going plein air painting for the first time and it was on sale. I watched the video to see how to set it up. The video was very easy to understand and I am so happy that it was provided. I think I could really use another video on how to fold it back down quickly and efficiently when I am done painting. It's still a struggle for me. Since using it over the past year, I don't think I've ever folded it down the same way and I always end up with a leg sticking out somewhere or a screw falling out. While I am painting outdoors, I am really happy with the set up. It works great and is very sturdy. It's also light weight so not a struggle to carry to where I need it. Setting it up and taking it down requires a lot of patience so I would love it if Dakota would provide some tips to alleviate some of my frustration.

This is a very compact easle when folded up. It's also quite lightweight so that it will fit easily in a backpack. My only concern is that it takes some fiddling to set it up.