I was looking for an area rug for my living room to add a little color. I also have pets and grandchildren so I wanted it to be durable.  This rug meets all my requirements. I read several people's reviews and think most of them were accurate. The packaging did appear to be light weight but it was intact and protected the rug during shipping. Another reviewer said the carpet was soft to the touch rather than coarse as outdoor carpets always seem to be. It is soft but not like a plush indoor rug would be. I'm totally satisfied, price and quality meet or exceed my expectations.