I love this hammock.I've had it for about 2 months now, and I love it so much more than I did the standard rope hammock I had prior.I was turned off at first by the incredibly strong smell (chemical...like strong magic markers) that clung to both the material and the pillow. I washed the pillow a couple of times to get the smell out, and I found after a couple of weeks the smell completely faded...but wow, it was not cool.The hammock material is sturdy, and it softens up the more you use it.My dogs are able to jump up with me and not wind up with their feet dangling in net.The pillow itself could be firmer and fluffier...but for the price it does well.It's been rained on multiple times and does not smell moldy.It dries quickly if it's not humid.Tip: Flip your hammock over at night or when not in use.