This umbrella is great. Super easy to put up. All you do is make sure the rope is tied tightly to the center part and crank the handle. Two people is probably best to put up because it’s very heavy. Especially once the umbrella is expanded because it can catch wind. The umbrella is massive and the lights on the inside are a nice addition! The lights aren’t very bright so don’t expect them to light up super bright at night. Still need a table to fit the umbrella inside. But wanted to write a review to show how large the umbrella is. Definitely a must have for summer. Overall would recommend. There is even a simple button on the side that turns the lights on so no plug in necessary.