I bought this in place of a sofa as I've just moved into a new house without furniture. I am on the very heavy side and was scared the bag wouldn't withstand my weight. On the contrary, it is sturdy and the filling is just the right amount to be comfy while sitting, but still filling the backrest enough to lean back at the same time. Though it seemed quite expensive for a bean bag, I feel like it was worth the money since the quality is so good. Included foot rest is a bonus. Only downside is I need to figure out how to get up without sliding to the floor like a seal.