We purchased this gate to span the top of our front porch stairs, so our dog could hang out with us without our worrying that she would bolt toward the street to greet passersby.  The gate is very sturdy and heavy, but folds easily to store away.  The two stabilizing feet pop on and off easily, and provide flexible stability points to hold the gate in place.  (I wish there were two more.) As this gate just covers the span between two pillars at the top of the stairs, we do bungee one end for extra security. The articulating hinges fold in both directions, so it is easy to enter and exit the porch without moving the whole structure.  Essentially, one end segment functions as an access gate. We use this on a covered porch, and while it will stand up to some weather, I don't believe this is intended for unsheltered outdoor applications. Perfect for what we needed.