I wanted to like this cot, but after 4 open wounds from trying to assemble and disassemble, it's unworkable. In frustration, and it should be noted, my third campout with this cot, I threw it in the campground dumpster. DoD has a big problem. They think every camper is a hulk of muscle. Their products are made for strong, adult, men. Unless you are a muscle bound hulk, I don't recommend this product.