Easy to assemble, all you need is in the box. Can't quite get the screws as tight as I expect and there is some movement in the frame still. The hammock itself was a little dusty out the box but a few shakes in the garden was ok. I'm slightly concerned about the noise of creaking/pulling on the material when I sit in it (I'm a female size 12) so hope it lasts, I know it will stretch slightly but fingers crossed not too much! 
Once in and in the sun it's a delight!