It is honestly like a parachute. When using it at the beach it is nearly impossible due to Beachwinds and lack of weight on the edges to keep it in place. They provide hooks to put into the sand in an attempt to hold it on the four corners but it’s totally insufficient. Even the slightest breeze will pull the hooks out so you have to be very careful to make sure you find them so no one will step on them and injure themselves. It is an absolute nightmare both trying to set up and putting it away. I have taken to liberty and bought two of these… Huge mistake!