I hesitated for nearly a year before buying this. What a mistake! This hammock made my summer and I regret not having it last year as well!The hammock arrives disassembled and it is easy to put together. You can do it in about 10 or 15 minutes with no tools. I like the neutral colors of the cotton hammock, and the fabric is durable enough to leave outside. If you desire a brighter color, it is easy to order a different hammock canvas from this line and just fix it to the frame instead. The canvas wraps around you and I can say from experience that it supports two adults, though it's quite cozy when both of us are lying in it. Not a problem if you are a couple! :) One bonus that I wasn't expecting is that the hammock and frame come with a carrying case! I pack it up during the winter and store it inside to help it last longer. It's about 35 pounds, which is portable but perhaps not as light as more hiking-oriented equipment. It would be find to take car camping or to the beach once in awhile. I didn't get the sense that it would hold up to being taken apart on a weekly basis, but a couple of times a year should be fine. Pay attention to the dimensions: it does take up the better part of 14 feet when it's assembled. I have a small, shared balcony on my apartment and it just barely fits.My one complaint about this hammock is that when you swing in the hammock (and isn't that the fun part of using one?) the cords that secure the canvas to the frame tend to brush against the wingnut on whichever side your head/chest is on and they are starting to fray. I wrap a small towel around it to lessen this. I wish the design included a rubber or plastic cap to cover the wingnuts so they wouldn't do this, though. For this flaw, I'd give it 4.5 stars if I could, but it really has transformed how I enjoy my balcony. I take afternoon naps in it and lounge with a cocktail or a glass or wine at night. Either way, I feel like I'm on vacation whenever I'm in it.