I researched portable stands for hours and finally took the plunge on the Manhasset Voyager because I use and love their standard #48 stand. The Voyager is exactly the same stand, except for the tripod base and easily detachable desk. No knobs to fiddle with, and super sturdy steel and aluminum construction. It really looks and feels like it will last indefinitely. Note to tall players, at maximum height, it does end up about 2'' shorter than the #48. I measured the Voyager at 48'' from lip to floor. My #48 is 49-3/4'' from lip to floor. Unlike other reviewers, I had no problem at all operating the quick-release device that is used to detach the desk from the stand. It's actually a pretty cool design. Rotate 1/4 turn counter-clockwise (as you look at the stand from above) and it loosens enough that you can slide the desk off. Rotate clockwise 1/4 turn and it's tight. If you are adjusting the stand to it's maximum height, you do have to be careful and make sure you are pulling on the chrome tube, not the desk. Otherwise, it could pop off when it abruptly hits the top of it's travel. But it's good practice to grab the chrome post for adjustments anyway, even with the standard stand (less stress on the polymer connector between post and desk). I did have to wipe a little grease off the chrome with a paper towel. After that, no problem with grease. There is also no problem stepping on the base so you can adjust the height--it's more than sturdy enough. When open, it is even wider than the standard #48, so it's very stable. For some odd reason, the photo shows it in a kind of in between position, not fully open. Note on collapsing and carrying the stand: You can buy a bag and put the base and desk into it as two pieces, but I find it easiest to simply leave the desk on, but invert it (with the angle adjustment) so the stand is a bit shorter, then collapse the tripod base and carry it all in one piece, either by holding the stem (carrying the stand horizontally), or by cradling the desk under your arm (carrying the stand vertically). Then you don't need to buy or deal with a bag. This works well for me because I have storage in my violin case for books. If you need book storage, though, you may want to get the tote bag. Unless you are very tall, I see no problem using this as your everyday stand at home. It is pretty much the equivalent of the #48, but includes no-mar plastic feet, which you have to buy separately on the #48 if you have wood floors. All in all, very happy with the purchase. If anything changes, I will update this review. I know from experience that shopping for collapsible music stands is a confusing nightmare, and hope this review makes it easier for people to evaluate one of the many, many choices.