Very easy to assemble and very sturdy - my 2 main concerns. Fit on my balcony with a couple feet to spare. Using with the Caribena hammock...one aide fits the top hook hole and the other I looped over one of the 'U's at the top of the bar. I could get chains to extend it but I don't think it's needed and, if the hammock stretches at all over time, it will reach the top hole hook. The storage/carrying bag is a nice bonus.