All pieces were inside the headboard so the packaging is slim, but heavy. The back mesh split at a corner, but its on the back of headboard so its not a big deal to me. We unzipped and took all the pieces individually to the final place, but Styrofoam bits were all over, so be careful. Instructions were ok to follow and took a few hours to assemble - 2 person is a must. It is able to support 2 adult weight as long as all screws are secured and hand-tightened.