It is a little on the heavy side over 17 lbs. But, this is due to the nice gauge steel they use. It folds compact. I purchased the additional carrying case which is nice.
The picture I added was a test with only half full with charcoal. Keep in mind only the area directly above the coals will cook. The more you add the more surface area
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I did another test with it full and had no warping. The edges are cleaned up so it's not too sharp handling the pieces. Read LessRead less about It is a little on the heavy side over