This was a replacement to a much flimsier, cheaper grill (different brand, different company) that we'd bought from Amazon. That grill had buckled under the weight of a cast iron skillet on its first use. THIS grill, however, is sturdy and totally holds up. It is easy to adjust, isn't terribly heavy (but we are car campers, so weight isn't a huge issue), breaks down compactly for storage. The carry bag is very nice as well. The stake... our fire pit is recessed, so the length of the stake wasn't an issue, I could see how some might have issues with it if their fire is sitting at ground level or raised. Keep in mind, though, that for cooking over fire, you do typically need to have the grill pretty darn close to the fire. We love this thing!