I've been in the gym since I deployed in 2009 so I knew exactly what I needed for my own work out. I didn't want it to take up too much space but I also knew that I wanted something to last and to be high enough to not have to bend my knees when doing pull-ups I'm (6'2). After much research I decided to go with the "Hammer Squat stand II". I am a veteran now but my profession now and since I ve been out is a welder which I've went to Job Corp for 22 months in 2005 for welding, I know quite a bit about metal. The steel is very thick and heavy duty the bolts that measures 1 3/8 which is 35 mm which you cannot find at lowe I used 2 crest wrenches. I've looked at Rogue, Rep and other various higher name brands. Vulcan strength honestly to me offers more Durability to Value. My final thoughts: The rack will outlast me I think P.s. my open box item was the Prime Adjustable Bench and honestly I would never be able to tell it was and open box with a defect which is super stable and very heavy duty.