This cot is sturdy and comfortable. It is slightly longer, wider, and higher off the ground than the traditional military cots. I am 5’10” and my head and feet would hit the cross bars at the end of the regular sized military cots, which made them uncomfortable. This cot is longer and does not have the metal bars at the ends, so I find it more comfortable to sleep on. I use it for guests at home and for camping trips with a roll up foam sleeping pad on top for added comfort. Since it is larger than most cots, it only fits in my six man dome tent the long way, which cuts the capacity in the tent to only three people. It works great in my house and in large roomy tents. I have had this cot for about six months and I have used it six or seven times without problem. The zipper pull tab broke off the zipper slider on the storage pouch shown on the side of the cot, but I have been pleased with the overall quality of the cot compared to others that I have tried. Overstock’s price on this cot was as good as or better than what I found anywhere else on the Internet. *By submitting a review, each employee received a sweepstakes entry*