Has Anybody Seen My Philips?

I might be able to go places with this one?

My plein air easel was delivered at 8:24 AM. I was having my coffee. I thought I could let it sit in the box till I finished--or wait  till Sunday morning. The box was heavy. I sensed  there was going to be a struggle.

By the size of the box, I figured some assembly was required--and probably with a Philips screwdriver, the small size I can never find without tearing the house apart.  Naturally, my excitement and curiosity got the better of me. I slit open  the box and there it was, this new contraption. Of course, there were no instructions on setting it up and taking it down.

Speed of set up and pack up is important with plein air equipment. I do not appreciate being caught in sudden downpours having to wrestle with an easel. My first set up in the living room didn't go quickly. I had to figure which screw tightened which leg and possibly which legs needed to be released first when taking it down. What was very clear was I was going to have to go through a few practice runs.

When it was finally standing upright ready for use, the first thing  I adjusted was the the height of the ledge.  I like to stand and move around in the studio, I don't see why I'd be different in the field? Plus I didn't order a stool. I hope I don't need a stool, one more thing to carry--and the easel itself is weighty, being  bamboo.

While heavy for lifting (up and over into the car trunk), I was very pleased with the construction--brass fittings,impervious-to-weather bamboo, good screws.  I had worried I hadn't spent enough. Only a hundred dollars, it seemed inexpensive when I recall what I spent on my studio easel-- or maybe I had just been a sucker back then?  Whatever, this is a keeper--as soon as I attach the wheels, the only assembly required.  Has anybody seen my Philips?

Closed up, wheels installed  and ready
to roll. Just a few more sessions, and
I might have the workings of this easel down pat.