E1Meduim Edgmon easel box for pastel or watercolors is lightweight 8.4 - 9.1lbs, compact 19 5/8" X 15 1/2" X 5" when closed. The slider will raise to 22 7/8". Opens to 13" X 35 1/4". Weighs approx. 9 lbs. Edgmon Easel Box is setup for pastels and watercolor but is great for oils, acrylics . 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 160 degrees. This allows you to lay back 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. It will hold 248 Unison pastels, 264 full sticks Sennelier, 441 of the 1/2 sticks Sennelier, 248 Great American, 364 Terry Ludwig, and 248 Rembrandt pastels. 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. View demonstration video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3poQAhmxzcw&feature=email