This is a great little cart. It's wider and more stable than a standard luggage cart, but about the same weight. Folded, it's just a few inches thick (see picture). It easily stores in the back of my car, so I always have it handy. To open it, you push down the plate at the bottom which pushes the wheels out the back. The handle extends and must be locked into place with a small plastic clip. It's got nice big 4" wheels and rolls very well. It comes with a bungee cord too!