This is a great, easy-to-assemble and comfortable bed for those nights when we're just too tired to blow up the air mattress (and pre-vacuum the floor to prevent unwanted punctures).  Also easy to take down the next morning, when we're in a hurry.  I take the futon, he takes the couch - yes, the futon is on the hard side, but that's what I prefer.  Might also be a bit short for taller folks (I'm 5'2", 120 lbs.).  This futon is a great addition to our tiny NYC apartment.