The frame is made up of 5 tubes that snap and lock together. The hammock itself is a heavy, quilted fabric with a rather floppy pillow. We opened and stuffed a bit more padding into the pillow. The ropes at each end of the hammock are a soft but heavy duty material. I did note that the ends of these ropes are just wrapped with a bit of clear tape. They will unravel quickly as the tape gives out. I plan to try treating the end of each rope with a some super glue to stick the fibers together. We have not left the hammock out in the weather, but I would guess that if water penetrates the fabric the quilted hammock and the pillow would both take a long time to dry back out again. The hammock is super comfortable and easily handles two average sized people. As is the case with all traditional hammocks, it requires a bit of care and practice to get into and out of. Maybe toss some padding like a blanket across the bottom tube on the ground before you try getting into it the first time! Once in it, it is very stable for either one or two people.

I was worried about buying such a thing from online without sitting in it. I’m very picky. This hammock is so comfortable! Despite looking stiff in the product photo it forms to the body enough to make a nice relaxing siesta! I spent two hours in it one morning and had no idea the time had passed so fast. We roll up the hammock to bring out of the elements when not in use. I want this to last as long as possible. From 150# to 260# this suits all family weights. From 5’3” to 5’9” it’s good. My 6’3” child has not tried it yet. Out of the box to being used almost as fast as opening an umbrella! Unpacking the box took more time than putting it together! Delivery took one week longer than they initially quoted. From the date I ordered the tracking showed it never moved from the seller for the whole first week. On the date they originally said it would arrive I received an apology email explaining they were backlogged with orders and it would arrive in ONE WEEK. I decided to wait and see. If they were late again I would cancel the order and buy one locally. The tracking number did show shipping and delivery updates this time and IT DID ARRIVE WHEN THEY SAID IT WOULD. It was worth the wait! I would buy it again.

It may be a little too soon to give this a reliable rating as it stands up to time (since it just arrived a few days ago), but there are some really cool things about this so far. I live in Hawaii (where it rains most everyday) and was a little concerned about leaving it in the elements. My 1st choices were rope hammocks with removable pads that I could bring in whenever I needed to, or easily wash, but I also needed one that will hold the weight of 2 people (and nearly all the above have a 275 lb. limit). Not wanting to chance that I'd buy a lighter one and regret it, I gave this one a try since it was reversible and definitely sized for 2 adults. It was super easy to assemble (less than a minute with no tools!) and I've already relocated it from a patio to a balcony. Although the pads are a material which will dry quickly in the sun, I installed a wall hook allowing me to hang it up under the eaves out of the rain next to the frame. So far it's better than I expected, but even if the hammock itself doesn't survive this climate, I can easily buy a rope hammock to use with this stand.

Had a small problem with order and sell for less was great to work with problem solved!!!!!

Loved it!

Shipped fast and took only 20 minutes to put together. I got this for my son and daughter-in-law to relax in the yard with their baby. Easily fit 2 people, pretty in the yard as the selections offered allowed me to pick on that matches with their outdoor seating. The poles fit well but a little wobbly but once in it, the middle of the hammock is tighter than the sides so I think it has to stretch a little bit so you don't roll off to one side or the other.

We've had this hammock for a few years now. It's held up in the California weather. Typically in the winter when it gets rainy, I disassemble it and take it inside until spring.That said, the fabric of the hammock changed from blue to this purple color in the sun. This happened after about 3 months of it sitting out. It's weird because the pillow stayed the correct color. The fabric under the pillow (not exposed to light) is still blue.Other than that, the hammock is comfortable. It's stable as long as you know how to sit in and get out of a hammock. The adjustable chains that come with it make it easy to change how high or low you end up sinking into it.

Easy to assemble and teenagers love it!

Very simple to assemble. I like that it’s wide, and sturdy so you don’t sink in then you sit on it. I also have an about 85 pound dog who LOVES laying on hammocks with me. He is awkward and heavy. While I lay on it, he can jump up and join me and there is plenty of room for both of us. I love this hammock. Bonus points for coming with a pillow!

The stand is very sturdy. Easy to put together, no tools needed EXCEPT that the chains and S hooks were missing!!! Had to go to hardware store to purchase. It would have been too hard to return/exchange. The fabric hammock is beautiful, nicely made. Just expected all parts to be there!