I compared this with other strollers, and it is by far the easiest and fastest folding mechanism there is on the market! It is not a light stroller, about 28 lbs with the chair and frame, but easy to separate the chair from the frame. So I often do that so I can lift each one separately (19lbs and 7lbs respectively). It is also not very compact when folded while the seat is parent-facing, but that's ok. At least it folds in that position unlike some where you have to flip it back outward facing. The material is a nice water-resistant quality and the canopy - oh the canopy! It comes all the way down beyond the handlebar, you can hide the child completely. On the canopy, one thing I don't like though is how the mesh panel on top that has a flap has only a small piece of velcro, and due to folding the canopy, that flap easily wrinkles and never lies flat. The velcro needs to be much longer so it lay flat when shut. Overall worth the money as long as you wait for a 20% off coupon.