We have owned a few of these picnic tables, and by far Lifetimes out performs the rest. They are very durable, easy to set up, and easy to take down in a snap. My kids have used it all the time in the yard, to play cards, eat, and just sit on it and chat with there friends. We use it on all of our family parties, and all extended family love it. I won't buy any other table besides Lifetime.