It definitely takes more than one person to assemble but with 4 of us and a flat bed truck to stand on we got it up in about 3 hours. there is nothing to hold the canvas back when closed so we used a bungie cord otherwise the wind would blow it open. we did have to adjust the clips that hold it open but so far those have held. it is easy to reach the strap (5' 3") much shorter and i couldn't without a step stool. the stakes provided are very flimsy so we provided our own. very happy with my purchase and may buy another!