Update:  Though it can fold, I just didn't have room to put anything else in the garage this past Winter so it stayed out all Winter.  It held up well so you can leave it out if you need to for sure. 
Original review: I've wanted a clothes line for a long time but didn't want anything permanent.  This isn't as tall as I thought it would be but tall enough at almost 5 feet.  Definitely will be good for pool season and good for hanging out clothes I don't want to dry in the dryer.  When you're not using it you can fold it and put it away.  It went together pretty quickly. Pretty sturdy. It was well packed.