This tripod stand has been very handy for use in the field for my geotechnical drilling work. The legs fold up so that I can store it in my small pickup truck with my other tools and buckets. The chain locking mechanism is easy to operate and it holds my sampling tubes so that I can thread and unthread them. The stand is heavy duty and has slots for my hammer, wrench and other tools. This was a very reasonable price and is of good, durable quality.