This crate is well made, sturdy and easy to assemble. I purchased it for a more portable way to spend a night away from home not for camping. It will get its first use next weekend as we head to Maine . Right now I have it set up so that she can go in and out, put a treat in it now and then or a favorite toy to help her get used to it. This morning she gave it the ultimate thumbs up by burying her bully stick in it.