It takes a few minutes to set up, but I really don't have any complaints about it. I use it almost daily in the summer at the local pool, and have used it several times at the beach. I suppose it could have pouches to fill with sand so it doesn't blow away like some other beach tents have, but I always just put my beach bag in there and I've never had any problem. At the pool, I just put a beach towel in there for my little one to lay on, no need to weigh it down with anything else unless it is a very windy day. I love that is has mesh on three sides so that the baby gets air and you can see them easily from any angle, but the sun is not getting them. Very useful little item that I'm sure we'll be using at least until the baby is done with naps. One of the best purchases I've made for this baby.