E1G Edgmon easel box for pastel or watercolors is lightweight 7.4 lbs., compact 16" X 13 1/2" X 4 3/4" when closed. The easel back is adjustable from 90% to 180%. The slider will raise to 20 1/2". Opens to 11" X 28 1/2" Weighs approx. 7.4 lbs. Fits in carryon luggage or a backpack. Edgmon Easel Box is setup for pastels and watercolor but is great for oils, acrylics . For example, the box will hold up to 240 full stick Terry Ludwig pastels,168 full stick Sennelier, 168 Great American, 148 Unison and 252 of the 1/2 stick Sennelier (pastels not included). Also, we build a version of this box that is for oils and acrylics. There is a covered paper canvas storage compartment in the closed position. The easel back is fully adjustable from 90 to 180 degrees. This allows you to lay flat to watercolor. The slider bars are adjustable to allow height adjustments for paper or canvas and flip to become a wet paint carrier. In addition to built in brush & pencil holders (12), there is a center compartment in the base that holds, keys, etc. while on location. It works wonderful for travel and field use. Memory foam inserts hold everything in place. Brass corners protect box. Standard tripod plate is attached to all boxes. A bungee attached to the buckle closers will hold paper towels. It is made of sturdy Alder wood, sanded, stained and sealed. It is completely self-contained. Each is a box is a work of art. Extremely easy and fast to setup. Pat. No. 7,717,393 Made in USA These boxes are made at our woodshop in beautiful Northwest Arkansas. Video demonstraion URL is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3poQAhmxzcw&feature=email