At first I was nervous about using this outdoors but it stood up to the elements really well, even in several inches of snow. It's bright and you can see it from quite a distance (for a size comparison, it's next to a 3 foot tree in white). There was an issue with our initial purchase but Wayfair made it right and sent a replacement. The best part is it's easy to fold up and store away - comes in a narrow box.