I live in a one bedroom condo so I bought this cot for myself in case I have company staying over. The mattress that came with it, is rather thin. It's more like a thick comforter. Nevertheless, it's still comfortable. When first opening the cot, it took a little bit of effort to straighten the cot flat. The "fabric" needed a little stretching for the metal components and joints to completely get in place. I'm happy with my purchase.