With the same solid-metal tripod as their bigger music stands, the Prot��g�� is Portastand's lightest and most portable music stand yet. Where others bend, break, and fall apart, it folds. It weighs just over 4 pounds and can accommodate accessories that enable 4-5 sheets of music. Collapsing down to just 20 inches, it's backpack-friendly and ready to roll. The Portastand Prot��g�� is the new lightweight champion for the anti�Cwire stand musicians among us.