I have always wanted a way to collect rain water and since our weather has been drier when I saw this rain barrel, I bought it. I love the shape, assembly was easy, and I have filled it a few times now. However, you would think that the pressure of the water in the barrel would allow it to flow out easily. It does not. I think after it empties, I need to but it up on a stand to see if the added influence of gravity will help. I am really disappointed in this product and would not recommend it.