One of *THE* best purchases ever made in regards to an umbrella! 1. It comes with the base to support its mass. 2. Gargantuan size. 3. Easy to maneuver around with two people after weight added to the base. And lastly, 4. Sturdy, as in, (with umbrella closed) the entire unit has withstood 40÷ mph winds through my backyard and did not move!