When I say it is not compact it does not fold up into a small compact package. But fully assembled you can store thing all around it and under it in a pantry. All the dowels lift off so it is kind of easy to store but not on a kitchen counter. It well made of good quality wood and assembles easily with a screwdriver or even better with an electric drill. I put some woodworkers glue on the screws so it becomes very solid when screwed together. I recommend it
Nice wood. Simple to put together. Perfect for hanging all kinds of pasta. Storage is a little cumbersome but I just put it atop my refrigerator and it is out of the way there but easy to get at.