When it comes to line-drying laundry few would argue the benefits. It?s gentle on clothes extending wear life by sparing garments the heat and friction of a conventional dryer. It saves on energy drying clothes with no more than the sun?s warm rays and wind?s fresh gusts. But (and this is hard to argue) line-drying can be quite an operation. It can require too much time and too much space to set up break down and store dry racks. Which is why the Mainstays super slim space-saving tripod drying rack might talk more into skipping the dryer. This 2-tier tripod drying rack is incredibly small (a mere 26 square inches) and it collapses with a single touch for easy storage behind the washing machine or in the back of a closet. So really not much of an operation at all. When using the rack please ensure heavier clothing is hanging closest to the center rod.