I was a bit reluctant to spend this much on a hammock, but as it will be outdoors 365 days a year here in south Florida, I decided I should. Its construction is very sturdy--it seems very well made. It looks beautiful in the palm tree-shaded oasis in my yard. It remains to be seen how it will stand up to heat, humidity, wind, and rain, but I'm hopeful it will last a long time.