We used this cot for the first time camping. The setup is easy and our 2 year old loves it. He knows it is his bed and likes it as his personal space. We us it in the tent without the sun/rain top. The sides keep him from rolling off and this cot is very easy to set up and tear down. I think it makes me only about 2-3 minutes to completely set it up. The weight is light, but is not feasible for taking hiking.