Nice and solid, very stable tripod stand. Doesn't fold away as small as some and when in the the bag (available separately) is quite wide when carrying it, but that is the only down side. I haven't had it long enough to comment on its very long term durability, but I get the impression that if used sensibly it should last a long time. Steel back so you can use magnets. Clips are less useful as the back plate has a folded lip for strength. The fittings have rubber 'o' rings. Mine were green but there was a black set included, so you can change the colour, presumably to personalise it?