 so and then you fold it out the lid lifter there's a spring on it you push down and hook the top of the lid but usually when everybody picks up their lid they're looking for a spot to put it everybody's looking for a rock or a clean place to put it because nobody wants dirt on it this thing you can set it anywhere because of the legs on it it'll keep the lid elevated and keep your lid clean and nice don't have to worry about dirt on it seriously you can set it right on the ground you can set it anywhere and it'll keep it off the ground