After use, I could not put the umbrella back into the case, and I could not put the umbrella back into the plastic pipe case. So what is the point of plastic pipes? It's just trash and the last thing the environment needs. I want Revain to REDUCE THE SALES OF PLASTIC PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING. Regardless, it flexes in the wind, meaning less coverage, although honestly it doesn't break. The size is large, but it will be very difficult to return to the original size after use.