It's kind of a battle between size and stability... if you have a truck then go with the wooden or metal IPSA type stand. If you're just plinking then some cardboard or plywood backers and a staple gun can put a target just about anywhere, bring some rebar and a mallet if you're out on the flats. If you are not 100% sure of the backstops then it is nice to be shooting down at the targets more than out and across.