This canopy is a good size and it really is one-person set up! It took me a couple minutes to figure out how to raise the legs but it’s super easy once I figured it out! We had it in our yard and didn’t use the stakes and it stayed very sturdy even with a slight wind. I would definitely use the stakes if you were at the beach or had a very windy day. It comes fully out together, all you have to do is unfold it a pop it up. I love it!