This light stand is very compact, folding in on itself to save room for travel and storage which is nice. It can reach a decently tall height while still feeling relatively sturdy. It’s ability to go low while staying planted is great- though I would really like to see the middle column be able to drop down so it can be low without such a wide footprint.The contradiction is okay- it feels kind of cheap. I don’t think I would trust much weight at full height- certainly not a light with a soft box. The leg locks are plastic and feel like they’ll probably break over time with any sort of heavy usage. Having the legs adjust similar to a tripod makes this a great stand for outdoor use where the terrain won’t be level- certainly nicer than a traditional light stand. The hook on the bottom to hand a sandbag will help with stability.The included bag is nice- though I probably won’t really use it myself but I can see it’s application.It is a cool little stand though and definitely will have its applications- especially if you’re backpacking through uneven terrain and want a light compact stand to pop a small flash or something on. Just don’t expect to put anything heavy or wind catching, as one gust to a soft box at full height might cause some damage. It will definitely get some use in my kit.