Annoying to use, meets basic spec, but no more.
I received this pole from a DME supplier. It is annoying to collapse or set up. The sliding portion of the base is stiff and hard to move, the spring-loaded pin is very hard to press in while also working with the sliding portion, and the locking pin for the upper portion is attached by a spring, so you have the benefits and disadvantages of both kinds of locking pin in one pole. The base is large but feels flimsy, making moving around a house somewhat awkward, especially in tight spaces. The hanging curls being right on the pole makes IV bags hang oddly, but that doesn't seem to interfere with anything. Could be more of an issue depending on how your medication is packaged.<br /><br />The fact that there are more than four legs does improve the stability, and it does fold down nicely into about the same space as a collapsible camping chair once you manage to get the mechanism to cooperate.<br /><br />I literally came to Amazon today looking for an alternative, so unless the foldability is essential to you and this is the only one in your price range, consider other options. The only actually good features this has are being foldable and having a star base instead of a cross. I am nervous I will put too much pressure on the legs every time I move it, so hoping I can find another I can afford.
Rating: 2 stars