The stand is delivered in a sturdy box, which also holds away one or the other “rustic” treatment. The stand itself is in the carrying bag, wrapped in a plastic case, with the fluid head also covered with bubble wrap. The package includes an attractively long and adjustable shoulder strap that can be attached to the bag. It also includes an Allen key (which you need to convert to a monopod) and a short instruction manual in Chinese and English and with sufficient illustrations. Although you don't really need them at all. Anyone who has ever worked with a stand will be able to understand and operate it intuitively. Even beginners should be able to do the same, because you basically can't do anything wrong. The fasteners for the legs grip securely, the locking mechanism for the extendable part keeps the pipe securely. The metal spikes are “hidden” in the rubber feet to turn in and out for use on rocky surfaces or similar terrain. The stand makes a solid impression, does not wobble (and if you do, you have forgotten to tighten any screw with your hand;)) and is still quite acceptable as a companion on hikes. What particularly impressed me was the perfect coordination of the fluid head. It can be guided in any desired direction with gentle finger pressure and stops there without yielding when you have at least halfway balanced the camera or camcorder on the interchangeable plate. The first assignment at an organ concert in a church was also an experience for the cameraman, as no further adjustments were necessary after shooting the camera: Let go and nothing moved anymore. Honestly, I was stupid not to have bought this stand long ago. Buying recommendation? Yes, absolutely: Quick to assemble and disassemble, more than attractive workmanship, absolutely reasonable price. It was really worth it.