We bought this primarily for car camping to replace an old hibatchi.  It packages securely and compactly with the legs rotated over the lid and snapped into place.  It can be packed soon after use.  Just close the air vents and the fire dies.  The metal cools quickly and the unit can be packed away within 10-minutes of shutdown.  My only complaint is that the handles don't fold or remove to make it even easier to pack.