First off, I am not an avid camper, and I have zero experience with hammocks, so take this review in that light! If you really need technical details, there are plenty of reviews which is part of the reason I bought this! We're going on a camping trip soon in the woods, and I figured a hammock might be fun to have. So that was the only reason for this purchase.- Was happy to learn that Wise Owl Outfitters is a USA company, even if the hammock itself is manufactured in China. I'm sure this keeps the price down considerably, but at least part of my purchase was supporting a domestic product.- This is an incredibly compact and lightweight hammock! Well, not that I have much comparison. And if you really don't need the heavy duty carabiners, you could make it even more light weight. But it stuffs into its included stuff sac really well, making it easy to pack! And it's awesome that the stuff sac is attached to the hammock itself.- The carabiners are tough! Heavy duty and very securely attached to each end of the hammock. I was also very pleased to find two 6', heavy duty ropes with various "holes" to adjust your span across trees. I hadn't even reasearched what ropes were included, and two 6' ones seemed generous but very handy!- Easy install! We tested this out in our backyard and had it up in minutes!- Well made hammock! The parachute material seems very tough, but is very soft. The seams are triple-stitched. I'm an average-sized adult and was quite comfy. I could easily nap in it! I felt supported and cozy.- Con: Cocoon-like for a child (see pic). I found that as an adult, it didn't cocoon around me so much (at least not uncomfortably, but my 8 yr old was definitely cocooned inside. However, he liked it that way, so not sure if it's a con or just a comment! LOL- My understanding is that this is significantly less expensive than some other brand. I have no knowledge of that. However, for a fun camping or backyard hammock, I found this well-made, high-quality, and inexpensive!