This basket is supplied in flat condition, so you even have to push in the appropriate pockets the side bars that give the basket stability. Theoretically you could this also for better stowage of the basket remove, but that's such a complicated, that I have at least not previously contemplated. Thus, the basket when not in use occupies a lot of storage space, but that's about the only downside. The basket itself is so stable that serious purchases such as bottles and jars can be transported safely. The stable base plate and the aluminum frame around the top edge around are absolutely safe. Also, the material itself is very robust. It is solid, but not so rigid that one could not even squeeze in a few small things on the sides. Washable it is, just in case something leaks. The also very stable Henkel is covered with soft material, so that even with hard-filled basket nothing constricting at hand. The Henkel can be folded down by the way to the sides. The interior zipped pocket is quite nice when the basket before shopping is empty, can this also use comfortably. I use this basket for several years without shows signs of wear in any way. Usable for many occasions, I would not want to miss this basket and can recommend it without hesitation.