First off, this thing is STURDY. The 40-gauge steel feels like it could stop a rhino. I tested it on my sliding patio door, and it didn’t budge even when I gave it a solid shove (yes, I got overly enthusiastic).

The adjustable length (28”-45”) is genius—fits my apartment’s flimsy balcony door AND my parents’ beefy farmhouse entryway. No more guessing if it’ll work.

Travel-friendly? Absolutely. Tossed it in my suitcase for a sketchy Airbnb stay. The rubber stoppers gripped even weird textured tiles. Felt safer than the hotel’s chain lock.

Pro tip: The white color blends with my trim, but I kinda wish I got black for ~aesthetic~ reasons. Grey’s sold out, so no regrets.

Cons? Zero. Okay, maybe one: my cat hates it because she can’t sneak out at 3 AM anymore. Worth it.